When your child chooses to go to Israel, let alone join the IDF, you as a parent are worried not only about their physical safety but about their social, emotional and practical needs as well.

Chayal el Chayal is your place to call, email or drop by to discuss your concerns. We make sure that your child will be our main concern as well, and you as a parent can sleep at night knowing that he or she is in good, caring hands.

For all your questions and concerns please email Mordy Botnick at Mordy@idfls.org. Mordy has been in contact with hundreds of parents over the years and he understands your legitimate anxieties. Having been a lone soldier himself, he fully understands how to prepare your child for a successful and maturing experience.