The Rabbinate provides soldiers with Jewish identity and purpose even in the midst of combat, offering clarity when the battlefield raises moral complexity and difficult decisions. It supports families and units through bereavement, ensures holiday observance even in active war zones, and delivers education that strengthens resilience and unity. It is also responsible for preserving the dignity of the fallen through proper burial and care. When a soldier asks, “Why am I here?” — the Rabbinate answers.
Powering The IDF Rabbinate
Providing the special tools for the worlds most special army . the Chosen People's Chosen Army...
Faith. Readiness. Jewish Continuity — On the Front Lines.
The American Friends of the IDF Rabbinate (AFIDFR) strengthens the spiritual backbone of Israel’s soldiers. Working directly with the Office of the Chief Rabbi of the IDF and command-level rabbis across all sectors, AFIDFR supports the religious, educational, and welfare needs of soldiers in routine service and in war.
Because the IDF does not fight as just another army, it fights as the army of the Jewish people. And Jewish soldiers need more than equipment.
They need meaning, identity, and strength of spirit.
We provide it — in real time.
Why the IDF Rabbinate Matters
In the modern battlefield, morale collapses before armies do.
Israeli soldiers operate under extreme pressure — morally, psychologically, and physically. The IDF Rabbinate exists to ensure that every soldier understands:
They are not fighting only for territory.
They are defending a people, a history, and a covenant.
