The Michael Levin Base

The Michael Levin Base opened in February 2020, founded by volunteers and professionals with backgrounds in the lone soldier community. The Base was established at the request of Michael Levin's parents, Mark and Harriet, to fulfil his dream.

Located near the Mahane Yehuda Market in Jerusalem, in our first year we served 600 young men and women; by 2024 that number had grown to over 2,300; and in 2026 there are expected to be some 3,600 passing through our doors. Whilst the majority are English speakers we have a fast growing number of Hebrew, French, Russian and Spanish speakers all participating in our services.

In 2026, we have opened a branch in Tel Aviv and also launched Habayit, a partnership serving religious lone b'not sherut and female lone soldiers.

In early 2027 we hope to move to a larger, permanent facility in Jerusalem. This move is expected to more than double the number of lone soldiers and b'nei sherut we can host for Shabbat meals and other events.

The young people who visit the Base can be provided with meals on Shabbat and festivals, breakfasts on a Friday morning, as well as social events such as film screenings, trivia nights, and holiday celebrations. They can do laundry; they can pick up supplies from our supply closet before they return to their units. We run events from art therapy to pizza nights, allowing these people valuable down time with their peers.

We offer pre-service advice to help prospective soldiers navigate the enlistment process, individual mental health counselling, and post-service assistance for veterans transitioning into Israeli civilian life.

In short, we provide practical and emotional support to them as they are so far from their homes and loved ones.

We are their home away from home and there to provide support before, during and after their service.