The Lone Soldier Empowerment FoundationThose who sow with tears will reap with joy.
Lone soldiers arrive in Israel highly capable but starting behind: no family nearby, limited Hebrew, and little idea how the system works. We prepare them before they draft and stand with them after they finish, so no lone soldier is left behind.
Shevet Lochamim
Train in Jerusalem or Tel Aviv
Shevet Lochamim is the program LSEF runs through two branches. Each keeps its own name, its own instructors and its own community. Both are free, and both are led by former lone soldiers who have walked the same road. Choose the branch closest to you.
Tzevet Mikey
Pre-army training twice a week: combat fitness, leadership under pressure, Hebrew, masterclasses and mentorship from instructors who have been exactly where you are.
tzevetmikey.com → Tel AvivEst. 2012
Tsevet Lohamim
The original program and combat leadership academy: combat fitness, Krav Maga, leadership training and selection-day simulations, led by experienced combat instructors.
tsevetlohamim.com →Before the draft and after it
Training, challenge and fitness are how we teach. What participants take away is Hebrew, leadership, confidence and a community that stays with them. Participants pay nothing; they pay by showing up and working hard.
- Pre-army trainingCombat fitness, leadership, simulated tryouts and masterclasses.
- Ulpan YehoshuaHebrew classes so language is never the thing holding someone back.
- Garin RoseA dedicated women's group within the program.
- Scholarships & grantsSupport for study and for building a life after service.
- Emergency aidHelp with financial, medical and housing crises.
- Alumni communityVeterans programming, mentorship and support for parents abroad.
- 2012
Tsevet Lohamim starts training future lone soldiers in Tel Aviv.
- 2014
A Jerusalem branch opens and soon grows into Tzevet Mikey.
- 2019
The non-profit is registered, later becoming the Lone Soldier Empowerment Foundation.
- 2026
Both programs come together under LSEF as Shevet Lochamim, each keeping its own identity.
They left everything behind. They shouldn't walk this alone.
The program is free for every participant and runs almost entirely on volunteers and community support. Every gift keeps training, Hebrew classes and emergency help open to the next lone soldier who needs them.
Donations in Israel qualify for a tax credit under Section 46. Donors abroad can give through our partner platform, Israel Gives.