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Many thanks Benzi. I will ask Chloe.
Much appreciated
Regards
Brandon A. Wood
Colonel
Australian Defence Attache - Israel
Australian Embassy Tel Aviv
M:+972 (0)54 330 9029
T: +972 (0)3 693 5018
From: Benzi Zimerman <Benzi_zimerman@mail.gov.il>
Sent: Thursday, 21 November 2019 3:49 PM
To: Wood, Brandon <Brandon.Wood@dfat.gov.au>
Cc: Benzi Zimmerman <benzi.zimmerman@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Marva and Gadna - Military-style Training for Young Australian Jews [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]
Hey Brandon!
Yes - both are run by the IDF Personnel Directorate (J1).
Chloe Rosen is the prime point of contact for the foreign relations over there.
+972 54-2301205
V/r
MAJ Benzi Zimmerman
Head, International Cooperation Desk
IDF Operations Directorate - Plans, Doctrine & Exercises (J3-5/7)
T: +972-3-740-7723 | M: +972-5-42074487 | E: benzi_zimerman@mail.gov.il
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On Nov 21, 2019, at 08:36, Wood, Brandon <Brandon.Wood@dfat.gov.au> wrote:
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Hi Benzi,
Do you know anything about a form of military-style training apparently provided by the IDF to young Jewish adults / teenagers that provides a military type of experience. I have been provided two names – Marva and Gadna.
Apparently a number of Australian kids attend these training sessions, so keen to understand if they are run by the IDF and if so what sort of training they cover.
Regards
Brandon A. Wood
Colonel
Australian Defence Attache - Israel
Australian Embassy Tel Aviv
M:+972 (0)54 330 9029
T: +972 (0)3 693 5018
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