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
APPLY
PREPARATIONS SEMINARS
BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY
ABSORPTION PERIOD
ARMY SERVICE
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
OVER 7,000
Proud Alumni Participants
OVER 400
Participants Join per Year
OVER 40
Different army units contain our soldiers
40%
of the women in Garin Tzabar with combat medical profiles serve in combat positions
89%
of the men in Garin Tzabar with combat medical profile serve in combat positions
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.
SUMMER SESSION
SUMMER SESSION
Preparation Process
January-June
Absorption Period
August-November
Enlistment
November-December
WINTER SESSION
WINTER SESSION
Preparation Process
September-November
Absorption Period
December-March
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.
See what our family members say about their journey.
Roi
Kibbutz Ramat Yohanan. Students Garin, Summer 2023
When I first saw Kibbutz Ramat Yohahan I couldn’t believe how amazing the kibbutz was, and even more importantly how amazing the people are. My Garin and my Kibbutz give me support throughout the most meaningful journey of my life and I truly could not imagine being a lone soldier without them.
Gabby
Kibbutz Ein Tzurim. Religious Garin, Summer 2023
There is no better program for a lone soldier to draft through than Garin Tzabar. I am so grateful for the community, support, and best friends that Garin Tzabar has gifted me with.
Ari
Kfar Tzabar Ra’anana Village, Garin Mechinot Summer 2022
As alluring as it sounds, many true challenges lie in the decision to make aliyah and enlist in the IDF as a lone soldier. Garin Tzabar has provided me and my friends with the framework to approach this great service that would have been missing otherwise. Ra’anana has and will be my home throughout my […]
Esther Seif
Kibbutz Kvutzat Yavne 2017
From the moment I arrived at Kibbutz Kvutzat Yavneh I knew I had found the support system I was hoping for, provided by Garin Tzabar. My kibbutz isn’t just my home away from home and my Garin my friends, Yavneh is my home and my Garin is my family. My name is Esther Seif and […]
Yuval
Garin Regba Southeast (Fl), Summer 2019
When my Garin and I arrived in Moshav Regba, we were immediately welcomed with open arms not only by our amazing Garin Tzabar rakezet and madricha but also by the entire community and my incredible host family. After my army service I decided to stay for 2 more years on the moshav, and I can […]
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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.
