The Founding Story
“David enlisted in 2016. He left his home in Modi’in Illit with a bag. His parents told him: Don’t come back.”
“At the end of the first weekend, he took his bag with his laundry and asked himself where to go. We saw him and opened our door for him.”
“And what started from one open door became the Oshei Chayil organization — the address for lone soldiers from a Haredi background, who thanks to a wonderful community are no longer alone.”
When Enlistment Also Means Disconnection
For most soldiers, military service is accompanied by family, friends, and a supportive home front. But for a young Haredi person who chooses to enlist — the reality is often completely different.
A lone soldier from a Haredi background simultaneously faces multiple fronts: demanding military service, a deep identity crisis, and the daily struggles of survival without financial, emotional, or family support.
Oshei Chayil accompanies lone soldiers from a Haredi background, from the moment they decide to enlist until they build independent lives after discharge.
Our Activities
The organization provides holistic accompaniment to lone soldiers from a Haredi background:
Furnished apartments for soldiers
Connection to a host family
Personal accompaniment and emotional & social support
Much More Than Gift Packages
Our activity touches everything a lone soldier truly needs:
A Home to Return To
Host Family
Emotional Support
Financial Assistance
Community
Life Preparation
Want to Take Part?
These brave young people have taken their step. Now it’s our turn!
Together, we can ensure that no Haredi soldier is left alone.
