Friends of the Israel Defense Forces

2040 NE 163rd St. Suite 207 North Miami Beach, Florida 33162

The association for the wellbeing of Israel's soldiers maintains and operates 17 modern facilities consisting of clubrooms and fitness rooms on IDF bases. It cares for each and every soldier as well as for widows and orphans of fallen soldiers. It provides scholarships for higher education upon completion of their military service.

Phone 305.354.8233
Fax 305.354.8296
Email [email protected]
Website http://www.fidf.org
Contacts President: Dr. Shmuel Katz; Vice President: Monica Sasson; Executive Director: Dina Ben-Ari

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