In makeshift tents, on dusty assembly grounds, between tanks and jeep convoys—that’s where the Ezer LaChayal teams meet the soldiers, face to face. Amid artillery fire and constant tension, these encounters take on a profound meaning.
Ezer LaChayal, managed by Rabbi Eliyahu Gutman and his wife Nechama from Kfar Chabad, is a dedicated organization that supports IDF soldiers both physically and spiritually.
Sometimes, it's the first time in days that someone simply shows up to ask how they’re doing—and offers a moment that feels like home. “We couldn’t believe someone would come all the way out here with ice cream,” said one soldier.
Some soldiers choose to write a letter in the Sefer Torah, in accordance with the Rebbe’s directive that this offers true protection for the lives of soldiers. And, of course, there’s the “secret weapon”—the tefillin campaign. In the field, Chitat are distributed for tanks and armored vehicles, along with combat-ready custom tzitzit, Chitat microfilm cards, and high-quality tefillin sets.
Yehuda Lhiani, the organization’s project manager, explains: “Ezer LaChayal’s work isn’t just logistical—it’s emotional and vital. It touches soldiers’ spirits during some of the hardest moments of their lives, reminding them that the nation stands with them and deeply appreciates them. It’s a true Kiddush Hashem and an unparalleled expression of Chabad that will hasten the coming of Moshiach.”
Rabbi Gutman, shared, “To those whose children are fighting in Israel—we are honored to offer them support and assistance with joy.”
adapted from Chabadinfo.com
