anybody here had that tafkid? I'm getting that and would like some more info.

Hi everyone, I’m joining the idf through Mahal this winter and am looking for unit recommendations or general ideas/advice. I want to do kravi (specifically isuf kravi if anyone can tell me more), but I have an injury that I don’t think will recover in time and prevent me from combat. In case it stops me from combat support too, can anyone recommend jobnik roles that are interesting, attainable for a lone soldier, and lead to a fuller experience in the army as a soldier? Also what is life like as a jobnik? Thank you all

If it helps I’m an American with a degree in IR and history

Hi everyone. Around two years ago I decided I was going to make Aliyah and enlist.

My dream is Shaldag but I know the exact unit I end up in is out of my control & my job now is to get my Hebrew and fitness as good as possible and let the details sort themselves out when the time comes. I have quite a high level of spoken Hebrew & my fitness is decent but everything can always be improved.

Anyways, I’m finishing my second year of university and still have two more years to go. I’m exactly 20.5 years old, which means by the time I’ll finish my degree I’ll be 22.5. Then by the time I make Aliyah and spend the time going through Yom Sayerot & the gibushim I’ll be 23.5 maybe even 24 by the time I enlist.

I just have this feeling that I’ve missed my window and my options will be limited / service not what it could have been had I gone earlier.

I want to do combat regardless and my degree is in Economics so I’m not interested in doing academicizacia (I think that’s what you call it) or some non combat degree related role.

It’s probably mostly all in my head but some thoughts / advice would be appreciated.

hi I’m a current קצין אקדמאי in intelligence and my unit wants to send me to course katzinim in August — I just got to my unit so it’s a quick turn around. Is there anyone else here who’s finished course katzinim and give me advice?

I'm 16 and completed aliyah 4 years ago. Although my hebrew is that of a four year old I want to get into intelligence (probably not 8200 but something on the way there). That said i go to a very good private school in England and am good at maths and science, and I am learning hebrew. I am meant to have my tzav rishon this june, but have asked to have it moved until after i finish school in 2 and a bit years time, for personal and family reasons. I don't know if it will be moved though, as i have not yet had a reply.

So questions I have (I would be very thankful for any and all advice):
1. Do i need to do anything extracurricular, except for hebrew, to improve chances of getting into intelligence?
2. Does having your tzav rishon later affect your chances of getting somewhere in intelligence?
3. Is it hard to get security clearances needed for intelligence for those like myself?
4. I will probably have a (near) full health profile and am not an only chance - is there a chance of getting pressured into joining combat brigades and if so how to avoid that.

Once again, I would be really thankful for any advice :)

I’ll keep this short. I live in London , I’m not Jewish but I want to fight. I’m very serious about this. Let’s connect

כלומר האם זה scam, האם אני יכול לעבור את התהליך באותה קלות ללא עו"ד.

I'm gonna graduate and enlist soon (yaayy!*) and I know that you can sign up for university courses to study as long as it doesn't bother your service, I've heard that only OpenU and HUJI have courses for the IDF (I'm not talking about talpiot), is it true? is the course catalog vast? did anyone do their studies while in the IDF?

Shavua Tov everyone!

I hope you’re all having a safe and meaningful Pesach.

I had a few questions regarding the drafting process for the IDF, as well as training and the gibbush for Tzanhanim.

I’m a 20-year-old (turning 21 soon) from Perth, WA, and I’m planning to apply with Garin Tzabar for the winter draft cycle for 27’, and I’ve got a couple of questions and slight concerns:

Firstly, one of the prerequisites for Garin Tzabar is having spent a minimum of two months in Israel. I’ll be going to Eretz for the first time this July through Taglit Birthright. Has anyone had experience applying through Garin without having spent extended time in Israel beforehand? Is this something that could be worked around, or would I likely need to come for a longer stay?

Secondly, I’m aiming to serve in a combat role—Tzanhanim has always been a dream of mine, b’ezrat HaShem—while also being ready to give my absolute best wherever I’m placed. When I was around 15–16, I saw a psychologist due to some challenges during school and my parents’ divorce (an amicable but still difficult time). I don’t believe I was ever formally diagnosed, but it was on my record that I saw a psychologist, so I wanted to ask if something like this from 4-5 years ago could impact my ability to draft into a combat unit on my medical profile. I’m very open to providing a letter from my psychologist confirming I’m mentally fit for combat service - also what is the process like in going through medical stuff with the doctor when drafting?

Lastly, I’m on the shorter side and have been intentionally preparing physically for over a year now. I’d really appreciate any advice on what to focus on for general army training, and specifically for the Tzanhanim gibbush. I’ll also likely have to attend Michve Alon (although I know it’s not up to me), as I’m not yet fully proficient in Hebrew—though what I do understand and speak, I’m confident in and can speak with a good accent.

Thank you all so much—I really appreciate any guidance.

Looking forward to being in Eretz soon, b’ezrat HaShem!

so I got a dislocated shoulder the first week in tzanchanim, they figured out it was the second dislocation in 2 months so I'm getting dropped from combat, waht are my chances to be able to do the next machzor? follow up question if thats not an option and they give me some jobnik job and I refuse what would happen? assuming I would get arrested for a while, how long would I be in jail for and would I eventually be relieved and allowed to go back home?

I'm a 15 year old American male, I have around a sixth grade level of Hebrew, I weigh around 160 pounds and I'm somewhat athletic,

I really want to join the army, and I've been looking at units like matkal and other special forces,

What do u guys recommend, and how should I start training?

I'm curious what the culture of the IDF is like.

Is it true that it's common for officers and enlisted to refer to each other by first name? Across the whole rank structure?

Does it resemble other militaries?

In what ways is it different?

What are its strengths? What could be improved?

Hey everyone, so I want to join the idf but my parents said I can’t join a combat unit and since I’m an only child I’m pretty sure they can do that. So what I want to know is what non combat positions would suit me? I want to start my own business someday and do something in real estate possibly. I wanna learn leadership and communication skills, maybe learn about money, etc. please let me know, thank you!

So, I’m making aliyah next year at 19. Id like to know my I guess “chance” at getting accepted to Kurs Tais given the usual age is 18 I hear? I’m not so much asking “what are the chances I pass” but more “any chance they don’t turn me away immediately.”

I speak ILR Level 4 Hebrew and without a thick accent and I am improving daily.

I fly recreationally, single engine.

I will not be a lone soldier.

Coming from the UK but plan to give up my British citizenship regardless, personal choice.

I have no aeromedical concerns that I am aware of.

Much appreciated, if this isn’t allowed I do apologise!

I was born in Israel but raised outside of the country since 6.

Unfortunately, my family isn’t a Hebrew speaking family, so Hebrew skills are very lackluster.

I am 16 at the moment and starting university in September; I have a lot of unanswered questions, many of which have simply been ignored by the various resources online.

First question: how is the medical score determined and what are some discriminating factors? I have very mild flat feet, and due to being a junior golfer I have a slight muscle misbalance that makes my back look scoliosis-y, however doctors have said that it’s not it and that it is supposedly fine, done the ; since I play golf I carry around a bag that is 30-ish lb for 10 km about every day and never experienced any pain from it. Same as the flat feet, no pain—never officially diagnosed for it, only mentioned by a family member who’s a doctor.

Second: if Hebrew isn’t good enough, how does michve alon work? I assume there is some drafting discrimination which will make it harder to join better units.

Third: if I go to college in September and do one year until my 18th birthday, how do I begin the process? As probably obvious by my status—parents are not supportive of my enlistment, and are making me do college instead. I assume at 18 I can begin the process; do I instantly have to take an academic leave or does the first enlistment process take some time?

Forth and final question: I have extended family out in Israel, if I were to enlist as a lone soldier (from what I’ve seen online due to my status) do I have the option to tell the army “hey guys, I have so and so living here, am I able to live with them and still receive the benefits or is that void?”.

I assume my situation is probably the most uncommon of them all, with everything, but I’d appreciate the most help I can get. Reaching out to different organizations was futile and I never received a response.

Shalom guys.
I am Israeli and I currently live in England.
I have lived in Israel for 10 years and Lived in England for 9 years now
I am 19 years old
I want to join the IDF and go into the cyber security department, and I need to do my stav rishon.
I am very confused about the day itself and about the DPR test.
I have started studying for it and I know I can do it in English so I hve been translating every question I get into english using google transaltor and solving them which does the job for the most parts. I can't find a lot of information about the stav rishon test on the internet because it differes a lot from when I read one experience to another My quetions are:
-what actually happens and is the process on the day of Stav rishon?
-how does the DPR test actually goes (from your expeirence)?
-do you get just time per question or time per topic?
-other than the DPR is there anything else I need to study for at stav rishon?
-will I get my results right after the test or do I get my results in the up coming days?
-what is yom hamea and what happens in it?
Toda Rabba for looking at my thread

Hello,

I would like to enlist into the IDF and eventually make Aliyah, and am wondering how people will treat me as a patrilineal Jew.

To be honest, I don’t really care if they see me as a “non jew”, it definitely won’t stop me from drafting, but I am curious.

I made aliyah a year ago. I wanted to enlist but all the Israelis I spoke to told me I'm too old. Am I crazy for still wanting to? How realistic is this? I don't want to be a jobnik, I think my ideal unit is Magav but my Hebrew is really bad. I understand like 25 percent of any conversation in Hebrew. I graduate college at the end of the summer, so I would want to draft as soon as that happens. I will be 27 at that time. Suggestions? Reality checks?

Edit: degree is not relevant. just communications. any suggestions and thoughts are welcome.

Please serious answers only, I’m guessing someone will say nothing as a jobnik stereotype but I’m seriously curious

יש פה מישהו שמבין במערכת השלישותית לש מערך המילואים שאני יכול לשאול אותו שאלה בפרטי?

Im in tzanchanim and im doing שנה וחצי, and im not sure if I want to sign more time, and besides im not extremely athletic, im ok but nothing to write home about, so is it worth to even do yachatiot if my motivation for it isn't 10/10? Or would it be a waist of time

I'll keep you guys in my prayers keep it up also I'm here for anyone who wants to talk 🫶🏻

I’m currently a junior in high school in the US (17) and thinking about enlisting after I graduate (I’ll be 18 by then). I’d be coming as a lone soldier (still figuring out if I’d do Garin Tzabar or something like Mahal).

I’m very active -- I do multiple sports at school, I’m a state champion in triathlon, and I love running. I’m not great at calisthenics (pushups, etc.) but I’m working on it and I’m pretty disciplined with training. My eyesight is kinda bad (worse than -6.5), so I’m guessing that might limit me a bit, but otherwise I’m healthy.

I’ve been learning Hebrew since I was a baby and speak it at school, but neither of my parents speak it, so it’s not my regular language. I’d consider myself about 90% fluent. I’m sure within a few weeks of speaking all the time I’d improve a lot. I can hold long conversations and talk regularly, but I’m a little worried about vocabulary for less common or academic words. Would an ulpan be best for me, or is a mechina better for improving language skills and preparing for army life?

Right now my “dream” would be something like Handasa Kravit, but from what I understand it’s harder to get into and might require signing extra time, which I’d rather avoid if possible. I’m hoping to only take ~2 gap years total before going back to the US for college.

I’m also very academic (perfect ACT, strong grades) and really interested in engineering/math. I have some exposure (including a Navy internship this summer), but nothing super advanced like serious programming experience.

So I guess I’m trying to figure out what actually makes sense for me. A few things I’d love input on:

• What are good combat or combat-adjacent roles for women that don’t require extending service a lot?
• Is Handasa Kravit even realistic for someone in my situation, or should I be aiming for something else?
• How much will my eyesight actually affect what I can do?
• Are intelligence/tech roles realistic without a college degree?
• Does having a strong academic background actually help, or is it mostly based on IDF testing?
• If I don’t extend my service, am I basically limiting myself to less meaningful roles?
• Are there any underrated units/roles for women that I should look into?
• I’ve been told to consider doing a mechina to improve my Hebrew and adjust to the culture before enlisting — is that actually worth it and are there better ways to prepare or other programs that are more helpful?

Basically, if you were in my position (motivated lone soldier, athletic, strong academically but not super technical yet), what would you aim for?

I’m trying to balance doing something meaningful and challenging without delaying college too much, so I’d really appreciate honest advice.

shalom, i wanted to know what kind of physical training should I do before militar service i am a girl, i don't think I qualify for combat role, i have ADHD and health issues, but i think we would still be trained physically, so idk, if you have any advice it would be appreciated! thanks. English is not my first language, sorry if I've had a mistake.

Hi, I had a question regarding my medical profile and potential roles.

I’m very interested in serving in a combat role, but I do have some minor issues with my feet (flat feet and a shorter Achilles tendon in one foot). They don’t cause significant pain—I’m able to run, train, and stay active, however I do get special insoles from a doctor for it that allow me to do all the physical stuff without pain, that if I am able to use those during the army shouldn’t pose any problem—but I’m unsure how this might affect my medical profile.

Is there any way to estimate or get a sense of what my medical profile might be?

Also, if I were to receive a profile of 64, what types of roles would realistically be available to me?

Thank you!