ONTARIO — A highly-decorated Israeli war hero from the 1973 Yom Kippur War will be coming next week to North Central Ohio to share his experiences on persevering leadership.
Retired Major General Eyal Ben-Reuven will be the featured speaker at a “Stand for Israel” event set for this coming Saturday evening, 7 pm on November 9th. The free event is open to the public and will take place at the Sar Shalom Center at 2510 West Fourth Street in Ontario; doors will open at 6:30 PM. During the event, a free will offering will be given to the Israeli Leadership Institute.
(Photo courtesy of main.knesset.gov.il)
North Central Ohio has received international prominence for it support of the Israeli nation. Last year the featured speaker was the Deputy Speaker of the Israeli Knesset, Mr. Hilik Bar.
Ben-Reuven was elected to the Knesset serving as a legislator for one term (2015-2019).
In a message to Frontlines Ohio, Ben Reuven commented, “As tension grows with Iran building its presence closer and closer to Israeli borders, I find great encouragement in the love and support of Israel’s friends in North Central Ohio.”
During his 35-year career in the Israeli Defense Forces, IDF, Eyal Ben-Reuven served as commander of various fighting units, rising to the position of Chief of Staff of the Field Corps of the Israeli military. During the Yom Kippur War, Ben-Reuven became known as one of Israel’s greatest examples of bravery and courage.
“As tension grows with Iran building its presence closer and closer to Israeli borders, I find great encouragement in the love and support of Israel’s friends in North Central Ohio.”
Israeli Major General (Retired)
Eyal Ben-Reuven
Ben-Reuven’s platoon was completely wiped out after a surprise attack leaving him the only survivor. Surrounded by more than four hundred Egyptian Commando fighters and under complete darkness, he managed to find his way out of the battlefield. During his retreat, he rescued a severely wounded Israeli soldier, carrying him for miles to an Israeli outpost.
(Photo courtesy of Frontlines Ohio)
Ben-Reuven accepted the invitation to join The Israel Leadership Institute (ILI) becoming one of its leading instructors. Accompanying Ben Reuven will be Eeki Elner, Founder of the ILI.
This past Friday Elner witnessed a rocket attack by the Islamic Jihad on Sderot, Israel, Elner’s hometown and location of the ILI.
“We continue to stand against enemies that want to annihilate Israel,” said Elner to Frontlines Ohio. “We are stronger when we know that you (Ohioans) stand with us. I invite all who have a warm spot for Israel in their hearts and love for GOD to join us for this event on November 9th.”
Ben Reuven will also be speaking the next morning on November 10th in Bucyrus, Ohio at Victory in Truth Ministries and the evening in Hamilton, Ohio at Princeton Pike Church of GOD.
Supporting Israel is a great deal for the United States and the morally-right thing to do. Watch U.S. Air Force General Chuck Wald of Prager University in the video below discuss why this is in the best interests of America.
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