Date : 11/21/2019 1:49:00 PM
From : Benzi_zimerman@mail.gov.il
To : "Wood, Brandon"
Cc : "Benzi Zimmerman"
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:



UNCLASSIFIED

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

 

E: brandon.wood@dfat.gov.au  

M:+972 (0)54 330 9029

T: +972 (0)3 693 5018

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