Lived: 1929-2004
Known as: 11th Chief of Staff of the Israeli Defense Forces and former Knesset minister
Why you should know him: Born in the Jezreel Valley, Rafael started his military career at a young age, thanks mostly to his father, who helped found a Jewish defense organization.
Lived: 1957-2000
Known as: Israeli actress and international recording artist
Why you should know her: Ofra grew up in a poor Tel Aviv neighborhood, the youngest of nine children in a Yemenite Jewish family. When she was 12, she joined a local theater troupe, where she was “discovered” for her amazing mezzo-soprano voice. By the time she was 19, Ofra was Israel’s first pop star.
In honor of Women's History Month, we are introducing you to female Israelis who have positively shaped the Holy Land and the world at large:
Lived: 1911-1970
Known as: prolific author, poet, and playwright
In honor of Women's History Month, we are introducing you to female Israelis who have positively shaped the Holy Land and the world at large:
Born: 1953
Family: three sons
Current role: superintendent with the Israel Police
Known for: being the first Israeli and first woman to be elected Vice President of the International Police Association
In honor of Women's History Month, in the coming weeks we are introducing you to female Israelis who have positively shaped the Holy Land and the world at large:
Age: 33
Known for: being the first Ethiopian woman to earn a doctorate in Israel