Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF)

Contact Information

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF)
60 East 42nd Street
Suite 1820
New York, NY 10165-0015

Other Names

FIDF
Friends of the IDF

Tax Status

501(c)3

Stated Mission

To offer educational, cultural, recreational, social services programs, and facilities that provide hope, purpose, and life-changing support for the soldiers who protect Israel and Jews worldwide.

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