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Special Guest Speaker

Barak Moritz

IDF “Lone Soldier,” 7th Armed Brigade

A Lone Soldier is a soldier in the IDF with no family in Israel to support them, such as new immigrants or volunteers from abroad. Moritz grew up in Long Island, NY, and made aliyah with his family at age 10 when they relocated to Hashmona’im. At age 18, he was drafted into the IDF as a paratrooper and placed in the Palsar unit assigned to the 7th Armed Brigade. Palsar units specialize in reconnaissance, advanced weapons, and special intelligence. He was living in San Diego when Hamas attacked on October 7th, and returned to Israel immediately upon learning that his company was called to service.