GAV LALOHEM
Supporting
Israel's Combat Veterans
Beyond Service
Gav Lalohem is an Israeli nonprofit organization founded in 2019 to support
combat soldiers as they transition from military service to stable, productive,
and meaningful civilian lives.
We are committed to removing barriers to participation. Our programs are free of charge, accessible across the country, and designed to fit participants' schedules.
Nationwide access. Practical tools. Long-term support.
About the Organization
A national initiative providing holistic support for combat soldiers, with the goal of preventing PTSD and strengthening the transition into civilian life.
Gav Lalohem supports discharged IDF combat soldiers, men and women, as they navigate a smooth and successful transition into civilian life.
The organization equips participants with essential life skills and empowers them to choose a clear, meaningful, and suitable career path.
Its programs are diverse and tailored to the realities of the modern world, integrating 21st-century skills, mentorship, technological innovation, targeted accelerators, and a strong alumni community with an ongoing support network.
Gav Lalohem was founded in response to a real and urgent need arising from the challenges many soldiers face immediately after completing their military service.
Our Approach
Gav Lalohem welcomes every combat veteran, regardless of the unit in which they served.
Our doors are open to all who served on the front lines and now seek support, direction, and a strong foundation for their civilian future.
The Founders
A national initiative providing holistic support for combat soldiers, with the goal of preventing PTSD and strengthening the transition into civilian life.
Gav Lalohem supports discharged IDF combat soldiers, men and women, as they navigate a smooth and successful transition into civilian life.
The organization equips participants with essential life skills and empowers them to choose a clear, meaningful, and suitable career path.
Its programs are diverse and tailored to the realities of the modern world, integrating 21st-century skills, mentorship, technological innovation, targeted accelerators, and a strong alumni community with an ongoing support network.
Gav Lalohem was founded in response to a real and urgent need arising from the challenges many soldiers face immediately after completing their military service.
Our Vision and Principles
We aim to establish the transition from military to civilian life as a recognized and critical
stage in Israeli society, one that requires a structured and comprehensive response.
Community Power
Building strong peer groups and leveraging the power of community to drive change.
Personalized Programs
Practical Knowledge
Teaching and sharing practical, real-world knowledge that helps veterans make informed choices.
What We Do
A holistic support framework that strengthens personal and mental
resilience while equipping veterans with practical tools for civilian success.
- Career development and employment readiness
- Financial literacy and economic independence
- Mentorship and professional networking
- Identity, leadership, and long-term stability
Since October 7
The events of October 7 created a new reality. Many of our staff, participants,
and alumni were called back to reserve duty, often under intense conditions.
We developed new programs and support systems,
including support for wounded soldiers, reservists,
and those dealing with the psychological and practical impacts of war.
Our Impact
Since 2019, Gav Lalohem has become a leading organization in
Israel supporting discharged combat soldiers.
According to ongoing impact surveys, over 90% of participants report that
the program has significantly strengthened and advanced their transition into civilian life.
Our Programs
Gav Lalohem offers specialized programs designed
for different needs, life stages, and career paths.
Technology
Gav Lalohem TECH
A program for participants interested in entering the high-tech industry, providing exposure to career paths, industry knowledge, and practical guidance.
Intensive Track
Gav Lalohem Focused
A shorter, intensive version of the PRO program, designed for participants seeking a more condensed and efficient framework.
Intensive Track
Gav Lalohem Focused
Community Track
Ach LaDerech Program
A program for discharged combat soldiers from the Haredi community, with close, personalized guidance over a full year.
Independent Support
Program for Lone Soldiers
A dedicated program for combat soldiers without a family support system, providing guidance, stability, and tools for independent civilian life.
Medicine
Gav Lalohem MEDIC
Reservist Businesses
Self-Employed Program
Rehabilitation
Back to Life Program
Created in partnership with the Rehabilitation Department, this program is tailored for wounded soldiers and supports reintegration into civilian life.
Shared Responsibility
Gav Lalohem collaborates with the Ministry of Defense, local municipalities, hospitals, community institutions, and additional national partners.
Partnerships
The organization works with national and local partners
to create a comprehensive support system for combat veterans.
In the Press
Gav Lalochem's work was featured in The Jerusalem Post, highlighting our mission to support Israel's combat veterans and rally Diaspora partnership.
The Jerusalem Post
NGO Gav Lalochem seeks US Diaspora support to aid reintegration of IDF combat veterans
Gav Lalochem is touring the United States to rally support from the American Jewish Diaspora in helping IDF veterans reintegrate into civilian life after serving in combat. The article details our programs in financial management, careers, academic studies, and the unit camaraderie that supports former soldiers, alongside the mentors who accompany them through every step.
As the organization put it, investing in this young population that sacrificed everything is "the most Zionist investment a Jew can make today" — because investing in the future of the State of Israel means investing in the people who will continue to defend and lead it.
By Michael Starr · May 11, 2026 · Diaspora
Photo credit: Gav Lalochem / The Jerusalem Post
Supporting Israel's combat
veterans is not only a moral
responsibility. It is a strategic
investment in Israel's future.
The strength of Israeli society the day after the war depends on the strength of those who defended it.