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Each year, thousands of young immigrants and volunteers arrive in Israel alone, to join the Israel Defense Forces and do their part protecting Israel and the Jewish people. They are known as “lone soldiers” because while they fight for Israel, their parents and loved ones remain at home, thousands of miles away.  They are heroes on a unique mission. They give of themselves for the benefit of the State of Israel and serve as role models and links to Israel for Jews around the world.

These individuals are strong, yet they need support if we want them to succeed.

The Life of a Lone Soldier
The IDF attempts to provide soldiers with at least one Shabbat “off” (on leave) per month so they can rest and recuperate from the army’s rigorous demands.  Soldiers are expected to return to the army refreshed and focused for the task at hand.  In the case of nearly all Israeli soldiers, this set-up works. But for the over 5,000 lone soldiers serving in the IDF, there is no parent and no warm home to return to on weekend leave.  Many of them struggle each Shabbat to find the time and a place to cook their meals, wash their laundry and talk with their families back home.

The Center
The Michael Levin Memorial Center was founded by former lone soldiers aware of the problems lone soldiers face – and committed to providing the services and support lone soldiers need and deserve.

For years, lone soldiers had no place to turn to for help and advice.  The Michael Levin Memorial Center is the first and only organization solely dedicated to taking care of these brave young people who come to Israel from around the world to defend Israel and by extension, the Jewish people.