reservists

IDF reserves, or miluim, refers to the reservist duty many Israelis have to do for several years after they finish their regular military service.

While many Israelis are regularly called up for reserve duty for training, on occasion the IDF can put out a mass call-up for reservists during times of conflict, as was the case following the October 7 massacre when Israel launched a war against Hamas in Gaza.

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Cooking with Love for Soldiers: Making meals for over 2,000 IDF troops

Cooking with Love for Soldiers is a Zichron Ya’acov enterprise that musters 200 volunteers to prepare and transport homemade food every week to some 2,000 IDF reserve soldiers, mainly in the North.

By SHLOMO MAITAL
30/08/2024

Grapevine August 4, 2024: Love conquers all

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Minister Chikli criticizes IDF for enabling continued reserve service of Brothers in Arms leader

Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli criticizes the IDF for permitting Brothers in Arms leader Ron Scherf to continue his service after threatening to quit over judicial reforms.

Public officials, businesspeople across the aisle – leave IDF out of politics

The call came after protests on Monday, including at least two members of Knesset and one minister, broke into the Sde Teiman base and after dozens of protestors also broke into the Beit Lid base.

 Tel Aviv University

Tel Aviv University announces second round of special admissions track for reservists

First-year students who have served more than 30 days in IDF reserves will be entitled to a 25% reduction in tuition fees.

Mazrahi Tefahot Bank offers reservists up to NIS 100,000 for Mortgages

Mazrahi Tefahot Bank announced a new program offering reservists a mortgage benefit. Soldiers who have served at least 90 days in reserves and are bank customers can receive NIS 100,000.

By LIAM ADIVE
18/07/2024

Reservists and evacuees: Getting married? This network offers a NIS 30,000 discount

LAGO network promises to provide NIS 30,000 to any reservist or evacuee who wishes to have a winter wedding at one of its venues in Rishon Lezion. How will it work and what are the conditions?

By WALLA! MONEY
12/07/2024
  With his granddaughter, Yahav. Elon Wiess was the first grandfather to be killed as an active comb

First Israeli grandfather to fall in active duty in Gaza becomes a symbol of hope

Warrant Officer (res.) Elon Wiess put the people of Israel first, leaving a legacy of unwavering selflessness.

By RONNIE ROSENMAN
08/07/2024

IDF suspends reservists arrested at protests, prompting bias speculation

The decision to freeze the service of the protesters comes at a time when Israel's security officials have expressed that Israel needs more soldiers.

04/07/2024
 AFEKA PRESIDENT AMI MOYAL: ‘It is our moral duty and national obligation to ensure that no student

From the front lines to the finish line: Engineering college tackles unprecedented disruption

For Afeka, with over 40% of its student body called to reserve duty, ensuring that its students complete their studies on time is key to building Israel’s national resilience.

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