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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.

Assisting Venezuela After the Earthquakes

Assisting Venezuela After the Earthquakes

In the aftermath of the devastating earthquakes that struck north-central Venezuela on June 24, Federation and our partners are working tirelessly to help all those impacted.

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Federation Welcomes New Volunteer Leadership

Federation Welcomes New Volunteer Leadership

For the second consecutive time in our history, two women have assumed the top volunteer leadership positions at the Greater Miami Jewish Federation.

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Investing in Jewish Education in the Diaspora

Investing in Jewish Education in the Diaspora

The Israeli government recently approved an historic $66 million national initiative to strengthen Jewish education in the Diaspora, with a particular emphasis on North America.

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Commemorating the AMIA Bombing

Commemorating the AMIA Bombing

Stand with event co-sponsor Federation and your Jewish Miami community in a tribute to the victims of the attack, perpetrated by Iranian and Hezbollah terrorists.

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