ABOUT THE Tzahal Shalom PROGRAM
Beginning in 2006, Tzahal Shalom of Northern Westchester welcomed a delegation of seven reservists from the Israel Defense Forces. Their mission was to connect with our community, bring a bit of Israel into our homes. The reservist officers came from different military branches and were chosen for their bravery, their stories, and their ability to communicate in English.
While in Westchester, our officer/guests were “on duty” and attended many speaking engagements where they talked about their experiences. We heard about their family, their IDF service and perhaps even about one of their past IDF missions. They spoke to every demographic in our community: high school and middle school students, adults, seniors, college and university students, Jewish and non-Jewish alike.
During the ten day program, the delegation began to understand the support they had from our community and return to Israel with a renewed spirit and great pride. In return, we got the gift of their presence and the opportunity to build relationships with them.
Tzahal Shalom of Northern Westchester has been bringing delegations into the community since 2006. We are a registered 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, led entirely by a dedicated team of volunteers.
“The Tzahal Shalom program is a gift from the community to the community.”