The lives of thousands of women in Israel have changed following the injuries of their partners in Iron Swords War. Many of them are simultaneously coping with supporting medical rehabilitation, managing their households and children, providing emotional support to their families, and maintaining economic stability. Recognizing this reality, Lifros Kanaf created the By Your Side (L'zidech) Program.
The goal of the program is to support women at the pivotal moment when their lives change, and to help them move from a state of crisis toward growth and development. As part of the program, groups for partners of wounded soldiers operate across the country. Each group meets once a month over the course of six months for a half-day of experience, learning, and meaning. These meetings enable women to connect with others facing similar realities, fostering a supportive community that often continues well beyond the end of the program.
Within this space, many women discover new inner strengths and, in some cases, initiate social projects that strengthen the broader community of partners of wounded soldiers throughout Israel.