48 | JULY 27 • 2023
A
recent visit to
Israel by the
Satovsky family of
West Bloomfield marked
a significant milestone as
their generous donation of
a “leisure area” to the 188th
Barak Armor Brigade of
the Israel Defense Forces
(IDF), which guards Israel’s
Northern border, was
officially inaugurated.
Nicole, Stone, Oscar and
Bea Melet and Brian, Neil
and Joni Satovsky joined
Friends of the Israel Defense
Forces (FIDF) representatives
and the brigade during this
heartfelt occasion filled with
appreciation and joy.
Leisure corners are vital
structures for IDF soldiers
on the front lines, providing
them with a functional
space for recuperation from
the brutal and sweltering
environments in which
they operate. Each leisure
corner is equipped with
roofing, bench seating
and comfortable cushions,
accommodating up to 10
soldiers at a time.
During the visit, the family
received a warm welcome at
the training area, where they
had an up-close experience
with APCs and tanks, guided
by Commander Shay. The
group then proceeded to
the brigade’s camp for a
ceremony to inaugurate
the newly established
structure, where Lt. Col.
Elad, the deputy commander,
presented the family with a
personalized gift.
The gathering fostered
meaningful interactions
between the family and
approximately 20 soldiers
from the headquarters,
creating lasting connections
that will be cherished by all.
The Satovsky family is
actively involved in the local
Detroit Jewish community.
Neil Satovsky serves in
leadership positions at
the Jewish Federation of
New Leisure
Corner for IDF
Brigade
ERETZ
West Bloomfield family’s donation
officially inaugurated.
COURTESY OF THE FIDF
FIDF, ORI SHEMESH
Seated: Brian Satovsky,
Nikki Melet, Stone Melet
(standing), Oscar Melet,
Neil Satovsky, Joni
Satovsky and Bea Melet.
Top Row: Stone Melet. Middle Row: Bea Melet, Nikki Melet, Neil
Satovsky, Brian Satovsky, Oscar Melet. Front of Tank: Joni Satovsky.