Long Island Chapter
The Long Island Chapter of Friends of the IDF was founded in 1986 by Jerry Kaplan, who served as the Long Island Dinner Chairman for more than 20 years and spearheaded efforts to support Israel’s soldiers. His successor, Edeed Ben Josef, continues the strong tradition today, as the Long Island Chapter continues to expand with numerous parlor meetings, concerts and community events on both the North Shore and South Shore of Long Island.
Long Island Chapter | 1430 Broadway | New York, NY 10018 | 646-274-9649
Articles & Past Events
$300,000 raised at the Five Towns and Greater South Shore 2nd Annual Community Event in support of Israel's soldiers!
On May 22nd, prominent lay leaders and Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) supporters from across the Long Island area attended the Five Towns and Greater South Shore Second Annual Community Event.
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Over $850,000 raised at Friends of the IDF Long Island Gala in support of Israel’s soldiers!
Over $850,000 was raised at the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces Long Island Chapter’s 7th Annual IDF Appreciation Evening on Tuesday, October 16, 2012.
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Five Towns and Greater South Shore Inaugural Community Event raises over $300,000 in support of Israel’s soldiers!
On May 23rd, prominent lay leaders and Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) supporters from across the Long Island area attended the Five Towns and Greater South Shore Inaugural Community Event. Read More
Shabbat and Stories from the Frontlines
On Friday, November 4, 2011, FIDF teamed up with Kehillath Shalom of Cold Spring Harbor for a beautiful Shabbat dinner at the synagogue. We were privileged to hear from two visiting guest speakers, Captain Nati and Captain Ofri from the IDF, who shared their backgrounds and experiences serving in defense of the Jewish Homeland.
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Long Island raises more than $650,000 at local Gala
On Tuesday evening, September 20, Friends of the IDF supporters gathered together at the Long Island Chapter’s 6th Annual IDF Appreciation Evening. Nearly 500 people attended the gala event, held at the Fresh Meadows Country Club in Lake Success, to show their support for the soldiers of the IDF.
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Long Island Chapter Executive Committee
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| Moris & Lana Bakhash |
Harvey & Freddi Kadden |
| Edeed & Lidia Ben-Josef |
Jerry Kaplan |
| Ronny & Merav Ben-Josef |
Robert & Ravit Kraus |
| Fred & Oshri Endzweig |
Marc & Amy Puntus |
| Leslie Granoff |
Martin & Ellen Rosenman |
| Howard & Rachel Hershenhorn |
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Long Island Chapter Committee Members
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| Allan Amsel |
Larry Horn |
| Stella Bahary |
Robert & Gizelle Javaheri |
| Shlomo & Lilian Bakhash |
Jacob & Anat Kravel |
| Ronen & Brittany Ben-Josef |
Philip & Stacey Malakoff |
| Bradford & Mira Bernstein |
David & Pamela Mardkha |
| Harvey & Marianne Bernstein |
Shouly & Orly Maslavi |
| Boris Chartan |
Issac & Joyce Reiss |
| Mitchell & Leslie Drucker |
Bernard & Lyn Rosenblum |
| Guy & Caroline Endzweig |
Robert & Jodi Rosenthal |
| Jeff & Andrea Farkas |
Yaron & Michele Rosenthal |
| Rebecca Greene |
Michael & Barbara Rosenzweig |
| Eric & Carin Gribetz |
Eyal & Judith Shachi |
| Ken & Ellen Grossman |
Glenn & Jinny Simon |
| Jack & Tzipporah Gruber |
Scott & Amy Smith |
| Ronen & Jessica Gueta |
Mona Gora-Sterling & David Sterling |
| Mark & Natalie Harounian |
Scott & Emily Wallach |
Long Island Chapter
Testimonials
“I started going to bases before I became involved with FIDF. When I saw the way the young soldiers had to live in barracks that were built at the turn of the century, it broke my heart.
I was always fiercely proud of my Jewish heritage. I believe that we have to take care of our own. There would be no Israel if there was no IDF. If Israel is to stay strong, the IDF must be strong. I wanted to do everything I could for the soldiers who were fighting for our homeland, and for our heritage.”
- Jerry Kaplan
"I did not serve in the Israeli army and always felt indebted to the country which is a big part of who I am......The FIDF gave me the opportunity to fulfill my desire to serve Israel"
- Ronny Ben Josef
"The IDF has proven itself over and over again as the defender of Israel and the Jewish People. Israel's survival is dependent upon the strength of the IDF. Its strength is, however, also dependent on the emotional and physical wellbeing of our soldiers. If we can't assist our soldiers in defending our homeland, at least we can make their daily lives a little easier."
- Dr. Fred Endzweig