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FIDF Helps
Israel’s Soldiers

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Since Israel’s founding in 1948, the soldiers of
the Israel Defense Forces have risked, and many
times sacrificed, their lives for the Jewish state.
And, since the Friends of the IDF was founded
in 1981, the organization has stood by and sup-
ported Israel’s soldiers.
As David Ben-Gurion, Israel’s first prime min-
ister, said, “In Israel, in order to be a realist, you
must believe in miracles.” Israel’s survival is a
miracle that can be primarily attributed to its sons
and daughters in uniform.
For more information, call (248) 926-4110 or go
to fidf.org/michigan-chapter.

David Yaari (formerly Greenwald) of West Bloomfield
is an American who made aliyah in 1981; he was part
of the 85th Artillery Brigade.

Steve Korn of Southfield, electrician, Israeli
Air Force, 2009-11

Michael Goldenberg, Nachal, paratrooper,
1969-76

Sgt. Corey Samuels Rosen of Franklin was
a Lone Soldier from 2014-2017 and served
as a Mashak Tash, an advocate for soldiers
needing welfare and social services.

Lt. Col. Dani Katsir served in Air Force intelligence from 1965-
1986.

Rina Nina Yaari of West Bloomfield was part of the
81st Nachal Brigade, 1981. Rina met her husband,
David, above, while serving in the IDF.

Dahlia Rosen Berkovitz of West Bloomfield
served in the IDF from 1968-72.

Shalom Friedman of Farmington Hills served in IDF military
intelligence from 1965-67.

Shlomi Hamer of West Bloomfield served in
the IDF Paratrooper Brigade from 1971-74.

Miri Fadida of West Bloomfield served in Givati,
Shaked Unit, from 1995-97.

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Merav Hazan of West Bloomfield served in
the Information Security Department of the
IDF from 1971-1993.

Omer and Romi Oppenheim are siblings from West Bloomfield.
He is currently serving in the 101st unit of the paratroopers.
She is currently serving in the Israeli Navy.

Les Goldstein of West Bloomfield (shown
with his wife, Dora) served in the IDF
artillery from 1975-76.