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Garin Tzabar
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WHAT WE DO

Tzofim Garin Tzabar was founded in 1991 and is the best solution existing today for young Jewish adults who make Aliyah, wish to make Israel their home, and serve a meaningful service in the IDF as Lone Soldiers.

Tzofim Garin Tzabar is the only program that provides a 360° support system and framework for those who wish to join the IDF as lone soldiers prior to moving to Israel and joining the army, during and after their army service including:

  • Full board Accommodation
  • Assistance with Israel civil services and IDF bureaucracy
  • Integration to Israeli society
  • Building a family within a Host Community in Israel
  • Crafting a new Garin family – A Family For Life

The Process

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    APPLY
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    PREPARATIONS SEMINARS
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    BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY
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    ABSORPTION PERIOD
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    ARMY SERVICE
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    ALUMNI NETWORK

WHY GARIN TZABAR

Benefits for You

Tzofim Garin Tzabar is the only program that provides a 360° support system for those who wish to make Aliyah and join the IDF as lone soldiers

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OVER 7,000

Proud Alumni Participants

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OVER 400

Participants Join per Year

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OVER 40

Different army units contain our soldiers

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40%

of the women in Garin Tzabar with combat medical profiles serve in combat positions

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89%

of the men in Garin Tzabar with combat medical profile serve in combat positions

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1,200

currently serving lone soldiers of Garin Tzabar

Seasonal
Sessions

Garin Tzabar provides participants with flexibility by offering both Winter and Summer sessions, allowing them to choose the timeframe that best aligns with their schedules and preferences as they embark on their new journey.
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SUMMER SESSION

  • SUMMER SESSION

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    Preparation Process

    January-June

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    Absorption Period

    August-November

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    Enlistment

    November-December

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WINTER SESSION

  • WINTER SESSION

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    Preparation Process

    September-November

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    Absorption Period

    December-March

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    Enlistment

    March-April

 

Preparation Process

Where the adventure begins!

Tzofim Garin Tzabar Seminars are held all over the world – choose your location for further information.
If you are currently applying from Israel, your preparation process begins in Israel.

Kibbutz Ramat Yohanan. Students Garin, Summer 2023

Soldier

Kibbutz Ein Tzurim. Religious Garin, Summer 2023

Soldier

Kfar Tzabar Ra’anana Village, Garin Mechinot Summer 2022

Soldier

Kibbutz Kvutzat Yavne 2017

Soldier

Garin Regba Southeast (Fl), Summer 2019

Soldier

Are you ready to go?

Start your journey of becoming an IDF Lone Soldier

YOUR DONATION
MAKES A DIFFERENCE!

Support Our Lone Soldiers in Israel

Lone Soldiers leave their homes and families to protect Israel and ensure its security. We are committed to ensuring they are not alone. Tzofim Garin Tzabar – A Family For Life!

100% of your donation will go to Israel and provide housing, financial assistance, mental support, and well-being for our Lone Soldiers.