Thursday: IDF Heroes Come to C.A.Y.

On Thursday, December 4th, Chevra Ahavas Yisroel will proudly host a delegation of IDF officers and veterans. These defenders of our Holy Land will conduct a panel discussion on the latest conflicts, including their personal accounts of this summer’s Operation Protective Edge and the most recent terrorist attacks.

Presenters include:

Col. Geva Rapp
Served in the IDF for 30 years, took part in numerous battles and was third in command of IDF ground forces during the 2009 Operation Cast Lead in Gaza. Was one of the IDF’s ranking officers in the field during Protective Edge.

Lt. Nadav Kadosh
Former Golani Special Forces, is 12th battalion platoon commander at the national officers training base. During Protective Edge, fought in multiple battles in Gaza’s notorious Sej’aya area.

Lt. Bentzi Gross
Platoon commander in the Golani 51 brigade. Commanded his troops in Sej’aya during Protective Edge, until half of his platoon were wounded and evacuated. After just one day, returned to Gaza to lead his platoon again in fighting Hamas!

Sgt. Itzik Yeshoviev
Made Aliyah to Israel from the USSR and is currently an official Knesset spokesman. Has served as the Israeli representative in the European student council. Served in Givati during Pillar of Cloud and Cast Lead, as well as Operation Protective Edge.

The Crown Heights community is cordially invited to participate. The event will take place Thursday, December 4th, 8:00pm, at Chevra Ahavas Yisroel – 306 Albany Ave [between Eastern Parkway and Lincoln Pl.]. Entrance fee will be $10.