
MAMATCAL
A Beacon of Support for IDF Families
Where Compassion Meets Courage
Our Mission: Empowering IDF Families
MAMATCAL, a portmanteau of 'Mama' and the Hebrew term 'Mat'Cal' (General Staff), stands as a testament to our unwavering support for the spouses and families of Israel Defense Forces (IDF) during their active duty. Founded with the endorsement of the esteemed First Lady of Israel Michal Herzog, MAMATCAL is more than an organization - it's a sanctuary for those who stand strong at home while their loved ones safeguard the nation.

Why MAMATCAL Matters
Imagine a community where every member speaks the language of resilience, where shared experiences forge unbreakable bonds. This is the essence of MAMATCAL. Across Israel, our local support communities are the heartbeat of this endeavor, providing emotional support to over 25000 families of reserve. These are the silent heroes, the families that bear the unique burdens of defense and security.
We have returned to combat
with our husbands on the front lines and the women at home.
The situation for the reservists' families is extremely challenging. Over the past two months and the ceasefire pointed a shift to some how back routine life, we have been working on the recovery and support of the reservists' wives to prepare for five years of complex routines, during which each husband will serve at least 70 days.
As we tend to our wounds, the ceasefire has ended, and our husbands have been called back with emergency orders. Once again, the storm intensifies on the 165,000 families in Israel that serve the country

Who we are?
Our teem of battalion commander spouses

Naama Levy Shayevits
volunteer CEO
fundraising& partnerships

Zufya Barchad
Shapira
volunteer CEO
Program Manager


Reut Hoffer
Shir Kremer
Health
Body and Mind
National Community
Coordinator

Ayelet Moatti
Human Resources
Application Tools
Battalion Relations

Shani Levin
Surveys & Data Analysis
The association committee
