Communities embracing bereaved families is a project that aims to supply support, love and care for bereaved families.
The project is uniquely coordinated by the Ministry of Defense and the World Zionist Organization to support and strengthen the ties to bereaved families overseas.
2023's Event
A festive and meaningful event in Park East Synagogue in New York
2022's Event
Community event in support of bereaved families under the auspices of:
• LTG (Res.) Benjamin Gantz, Minister of Defense of the State of Israel
• Yaakov Hagoel, Chairman of the World Zionist Organization and Acting Chairman of The Jewish Agency for Israel
• Maor Elbaz-Starinsky, Consul General, Israeli Consulate in Miami
• Aryeh Muallem, Deputy Director General and Head of the Bereaved Families, Commemoration and Heritage Department in the Ministry of Defense
• Eli Gil, Consul, Israeli Consulate Israel in Miami
• Eli Ben-Shem, Chairman of the Yad LaBanim Organization
• Tami Shelach, Chairperson of the IDF Widows and Orphans Organization
