We are committed to supporting the soldiers and veterans of the Oketz Unit, driven by our love for the country, for others, and for the unit itself. We work to the best of our ability and with full impartiality to promote the well-being of our members — professionally, personally, and ethically.
“Leading the Pack” is the official alumni foundation of Oketz — the IDF’s elite operational canine unit. Established in 2005 by unit veterans and parents of current and former soldiers, the foundation is led by a dedicated, elected volunteer committee. Our vision is to stand by every soldier — from the moment they join the unit and long after their service ends.
“Leading the Pack” is a non-profit organization. All of its income and activities are fully dedicated to supporting the community of Oketz soldiers and veterans, in both active and reserve duty, from past to present.
The “Alpha” Program was developed for the alumni community – combat soldiers who were physically or emotionally wounded during their service. It also supports the unit’s bereaved families, who have suffered the loss of their loved ones, and provides tools and support to strengthen personal and communal resilience after military service.
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The “Oketz YamTov” Program is a unique initiative designed for our unit’s veterans. The program combines surfing, peer discussions among graduates from different years, and guided processing of experiences from their military service.
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“Karlo” Fund - The Assistance Fund for the Unit’s Retired Dogs of the “Leading the Pack” Foundation. The fund is managed by a professional committee headed by Dr. Yossi Wein, who will provide real-time assistance and advice to members of the veterans’ community who have adopted retired dogs from the unit’s service.
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We’re proud to announce the opening of applications for the Oketz Foundation scholarship fund for the 2024–2025 academic year. The scholarships are awarded in memory of the unit’s fallen soldiers and will be presented to recipients by the bereaved families.
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The Mentorship Program is designed to support alumni of the foundation who are seeking guidance and direction from experienced professionals. It offers a listening ear, personalized advice, and practical assistance for those navigating personal, professional, or developmental crossroads.
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The Hoffman-Kofman Programs are Israel’s leading leadership and management programs, based on the teachings of legendary coach Fred Kofman. Fred Kofman is a former MIT professor, former Global Vice President of Leadership at Google, and the personal coach of top executives such as Sheryl Sandberg (COO of Facebook), Jeff Weiner (CEO of LinkedIn), and Satya Nadella (CEO of Microsoft). Reid Hoffman, one of Silicon Valley’s most influential figures, is the founder of LinkedIn, Airbnb, and PayPal.
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העמותה רשומה כדין ברשם העמותות (ע.ר מספר 580447415) ועומדת בפיקוחם של רואה חשבון ועורך דין חיצוניים.
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