Author: By RONNIE ROSENMAN

Israel’s reality is intertwined with war and loss, but the IDF Widows and Orphans Organization (IDFWO) ensures that families of fallen heroes are not alone. Tami Shelach, the chairwoman, leads with a personal understanding of loss, having lost her husband in the Yom Kippur War. Despite her grief, Shelach remarried, raised pilot children, and now advocates for bereaved families. The IDFWO, in existence since 1991, provides social, emotional, and financial support, ensuring families are cared for. Shelach’s dedication, from volunteer to leader, emphasizes the importance of peer support programs. The organization faces challenges post-war, as new widows and orphans seek…