I don’t usually share personal updates with you guys, but I’m popping in today with a very personal request. I realize this may not appeal to everyone that follows to KOAB; if you’re just here for the great deals, feel to scroll on by!
My middle son has just completed eight months of intensive training in the IDF; he drafted as a combat soldier right after Pesach. His brigade concluded their training with a 50 km trek, where families had the privilege of meeting their sons and walking that last kilometer with them (my daughter actually ran it alongside her brother!). Afterward, all of the families attended the beret ceremony.
Now that his company has finished their training, they are being deployed to active duty assignments; half of the boys are going to Yehudah v’Shomron (Judaea and Samaria), while the other half are going to Lebanon; and they will switch after a few months.
Of course the army provides all of their soldiers with tactical gear, but my son’s company is looking to raise outside funds in order to invest in the best and safest gear, which will protect them now, during compulsory service, and in the future, throughout their many years of miluim (reserve duty).
Their top priorities are tactical helmets, bullet-proof vests and ceramic bullet-proof plates for their vests, as well as protective eye gear.
Here is their fundraising page in English. If you’d like to donate, please click the yellow button (not the one that says Bit, just the yellow one that says “Donate Here”).
If you are able to contribute, I know these boys will be so grateful. Reach out to me if you have any questions. Much love and gratitude always!
(Note that unfortunately their campaign doesn’t offer a tax deductible donation option in the US. It is, however, tax deductible in Israel, if you happen to live here or pay taxes here!)
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