Jewish National Fund-USA Supports "Operation Hug," Bringing Lone Soldiers and Their Parents Together
NEW YORK, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jewish National Fund-USA has committed $1 million toward a $3 million fundraising goal to establish a fund to support the travel and accommodation needs of the parents of Lone Soldiers in Israel. Known as "Operation Hug," the initiative was established in partnership with Nefesh B'Nefesh and the Center for Entrepreneurial Jewish Philanthropy (CEJP).
- Partnering with others, the organization is supporting travel for parents of Lone Soldiers who are in active combat or injured.
- NEW YORK, Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Jewish National Fund-USA has committed $1 million toward a $3 million fundraising goal to establish a fund to support the travel and accommodation needs of the parents of Lone Soldiers in Israel.
- Currently, about 5,000 lone soldiers from around the world serve in combat units in the IDF.
- Parents of Lone Soldier wishing to participate should call NBN's Lone Soldier hotline at 201-605-7440.