FIDF :: Friends of the Israel Defense Forces

“My battalion spends a lot of time in the Gaza Strip-the pressure is unbelievable! When you have a chance to get some rest and relaxation, you find yourself smiling and even laughing. Your spirits are lifted!” -Jeremy, Staff Sergeant with the Givati Brigade

The SPIRIT Program is an exciting program launched by the FIDF focusing on the personal well-being of Israel’s combat battalions and units. Combat soldiers spend a week of rest and relaxation at facilities built by FIDF. Experience has shown that as little as one week of physical and emotional renewal in a care-free environment is critical for maintaining morale. The SPIRIT program also reminds soldiers that their heroic hard work and sacrifices are appreciated. Over 13,500 soldiers benefited from the SPIRIT Program in 2007. Sponsorships can be acknowledged with naming opportunities and donors are invited to visit soldiers at SPIRIT retreats in Israel.

The SPIRIT program’s state-of-the-art rest and recreation centers were built by FIDF specifically with many of the amenities these young soldiers enjoy. They include:

All-inclusive meals and snacks
Air-conditioned rooms with cable TV
Swimming pools and saunas
Interactive games and dance halls
Internet rooms
Movie theatres
Sports courts and equipment
State of the art auditorium
Entertainment crews throughout the day
Nightly entertainment by popular Israeli artists

Make a donation to the SPIRIT program