A Special JNF Friday Night Shabbat with Tiran Attia
The Israel Defense Forces is one of the most powerful militaries in the world and also one of the most inclusive. Learn how Special in Uniform, a JNF-sponsored unit in the IDF for special needs soldiers is a unique program, empowering those with autism spectrum disorders and physical disabilities to serve honorably and make a difference in Israeli society.
The entire Miami Jewish community is invited to services followed by an Oneg sponsored by Jewish National Fund to learn about this special program.
Friday November 22, 2019
7:00pm-9:30pm
Beth Torah Benny Rok Campus
20350 NE 26th Avenue, North Miami Beach, FL 33180
Tiran Attia
Director of Special in Uniform and Decorated IDF Colonel
Lt. Col. (Res.) Tiran Attia serves as Director of Special in Uniform, an innovative program that aims to integrate young people with autism and other disabilities into the IDF and, in turn, into Israeli society. After their service, Special in Uniform helps usher its graduates toward a self-sufficient life, through employment or other meaningful societal involvement, once they are discharged from the army.
Over the course of his distinguished 28-year career in the Israel Defense Forces, Lt. Col. Attia commanded a tank, the IDF's Technology and Logistics Forces training program, and the Sar-El program for army volunteers from around the world.
Over the course of his distinguished 28-year career in the Israel Defense Forces, Lt. Col. Attia commanded a tank, the IDF's Technology and Logistics Forces training program, and the Sar-El program for army volunteers from around the world.