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Brigadier General Avraham "Avi" Benayahu

Former IDF spokesman, commander of Gali Tzahal, and media advisor to Yitzhak Rabin, Shimon Peres, and Minister of Defense Itzik Mordechai.

Benayahu was born and raised in Tel Aviv and studied in the Shevah Mofet secondary school. He was drafted in 1977 and later served in various roles in the IDF Spokesperson's Unit, including the press liaison and chief of the Israel Defense Forces Radio (Galatz). In August 2007 he was promoted to brigadier general and entered the position of IDF Spokesperson, which he filled until April 7, 2011.

YLD Masquerade Ball: A Soaring Success

YLD Masquerade Ball: A Soaring Success

The future of Jewish Miami is bright! A sold-out crowd of more than 500 guests packed the Aventura Turnberry Jewish Center for the Third Annual Masquerade Ball.

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Supporting Returning Hostages and Their Families

Supporting Returning Hostages and Their Families

As the freed hostages settle back into life at home and begin their long road to recovery, Federation is providing critical assistance to released individuals and their families through the Fund for Victims of Terror (FVOT).

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Federation Purchases Eight Defibrillators for Yerucham

Federation Purchases Eight Defibrillators for Yerucham

Federation has purchased eight public-access defibrillators for our partnership city of Yerucham, helping locals immediately respond to those experiencing a cardiac event.

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Helping Ukraine’s Jews During the War

Helping Ukraine’s Jews During the War

February 24 marked three years since Russia invaded Ukraine, and Federation is continuing our steadfast support of tens of thousands of Ukrainian Jews who are depending on our help.

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