Etehad Law founder Simon Etehad was interviewed by Jewish Journal to talk about his support and involvement with the FIDF (Friends of the Israel Defense Forces).
With nearly two decades of dedication to FIDF, Simon brings a lifelong passion for supporting Israel’s soldiers and uniting the community in their mission. In his newly appointed role as the president of the FIDF Western Region, Simon aims to expand awareness, fundraising, and youth involvement to support the brave men and women defending the world’s only Jewish state.
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“The FIDF (Friends of the Israel Defense Forces) has undeniably had a profound impact on Simon Etehad’s life. He met his wife, Malissa, at an FIDF Young Leadership event in 2007; the couple now has four children.
An attorney and the founder of Etehad Law, he joined the FIDF nearly 20 years ago and has remained actively involved ever since. On August 12, during a regular board of directors meeting, he was unanimously elected as the new president of the board for the FIDF Western Region.
“With nearly two decades of dedication to FIDF, Simon brings a lifelong passion for supporting Israel’s soldiers and uniting the community in their mission.”
In a statement sent to the Journal following the announcement, Etehad wrote: “I bleed blue and white, and I humbly took on this role. For more than 20 years, I have devoted myself to the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) and our brave soldiers. Having spent nearly a decade growing up in Israel, the State of Israel and our beloved soldiers have always held a special place in my heart.”
This was a perfect opportunity to sit down with Etehad for a conversation about the FIDF and learn more about him and his plans for the organization.
Jewish Journal: “I heard you mentioned wanting to continue your father’s legacy. Could you tell me a bit about him?”
Simon Etehad: “My father, may he rest in peace, was born in Iran in 1929, before the establishment of the modern State of Israel. My father dedicated his life to helping people, both Jews and non-Jews, and of course, the State of Israel. He was a true Zionist, even in Iran, a Muslim country that considered Jews as ‘Najest,’ a ritually unclean person. My father was an incredibly proud Jew who zealously defended the State of Israel. May his memory and legacy be a blessing.””
