Winter has fully arrived in Israel — and for the soldiers standing guard on the front lines, the cold is relentless.
From the snow and rain in the North to the freezing night shifts along the southern borders, proper winter gear is essential. Staying warm is not about comfort — it is about health, focus, and readiness.
What Soldiers Need Right Now
The Make A Difference Foundation continues to provide critical winter essentials, including:
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Insulated coveralls
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Long underwear and thermal layers
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Warm hats and gloves
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Protective goggles
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Hygiene supplies for female front-line soldiers
These items protect soldiers from exposure, illness, and exhaustion during long hours outdoors.
From the Field: An Urgent Plea for Protective Gear
This week, we received a direct message from Daniel, a Golani Reserve soldier currently operating in Jenin.
Daniel shared that protective armor and plates are failing in active combat zones—coming apart to the point that soldiers are using tape to hold them together.
“We are protecting you here in the heart of the enemy,” Daniel said. “And we are asking that you protect us.”
The war is far from over. And as Daniel reminded us, only together can we win.
Letters of Warmth From Home
This week in Jerusalem, handwritten letters from Phoenix and Scottsdale community members were delivered to returned hostages, their families, and IDF soldiers—offering encouragement, gratitude, and connection.
Thank you to Carolyn Leff for leading the letter-writing effort; Carol Talmon and Ora Levy for coordinating logistics; CBT and Rabbi Pinchas Allouche for hosting the session; and Aaron Shuster / Make A Difference Foundation for helping ensure these messages reached those who needed them most.
Sometimes, warmth comes from words as much as winter gear.
Purchased in Israel. Delivered by Hand.
Your support allows us to purchase high-quality winter gear from Israeli military-certified suppliers when possible, strengthening local businesses while ensuring soldiers receive equipment they can rely on.
Each delivery sends a powerful message: you are not forgotten.
Your support makes this work possible.
Please donate today to help us continue protecting Israel’s soldiers through the winter months.
With gratitude,