She Fed 150,000 IDF Soldiers From Her Apartment at Age 85

Meet Chicki, a modern-day matriarch whose story will leave you inspired. At 85 years old, she turned her Herzliya apartment into a nonstop kitchen for IDF soldiers after October 7th, cooking hundreds of fresh, home-cooked meals daily for over six months, with the help of an army of volunteers she inspired.

In this powerful conversation with Jen Erley and Shakar Alanian, Chicki shares her journey from surviving personal challenges to leading a grassroots effort that fed nearly 150,000 soldiers. Her story is one of resilience, love of Israel, and the deep belief that giving strengthens both the giver and the nation.

From racing to buy food the night the war broke out, to personally visiting wounded soldiers in hospitals today, Chicki’s dedication is a living example of Jewish unity and courage. You’ll also hear Jen’s personal connection through the loss of her son, Binyamin, and how she transformed grief into giving through a retreat home for soldiers and bereaved families.

This is not just an interview: it’s a masterclass in what it means to give everything for Am Yisrael.

📌 Topics Covered:
• Feeding the IDF during wartime from a private home
• Mobilizing volunteers of all ages to serve
• Personal stories from the front lines and hospitals
• Lessons in resilience from Iranian Jewish heritage
• Turning personal tragedy into community support

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