Major Gift from Brig. General (Ret.) Bareket

In May, the IAF Center held a dedication and unveiling ceremony to honor Brig. General (Ret.) Shaike Bareket following his significant donation to the Center's Fisher Institute for Air & Space Strategic Studies. A range of dignitaries

General Shaike Bareket with his wife Miriam in front of the plaque honoring their major donation to the IAF Center.

attended the event, including six former 

IAF Commanders.

During the ceremony, General Bareket - a decorated hero of the Air Force - called on others in the IAF family to follow his lead. He said, "I hope that our gift will serve as a model for other IAF veterans to invest in our youth, teaching them how to lead, give, and love our country."

Will you join General Bareket and other IAF veterans to invest in Israel's youth?

Consider making a donation to the IAF Center today.    

Israel Air Force Center Visits

The IAF Center has been delighted to kick off the summer by hosting a number of special guests to see our work firsthand.

 

At the end of May, a delegation of 30 students, teachers, and administrators from the Harkham Hillel Hebrew Academy of Beverly Hills paid a visit to the IAF Center. Led by Rabbi Daniel Bouskila, the group

A delegation from the Harkham Hillel Hebrew Academy at the IAF Center.

  met with an IAF pilot and traveled to Nevatim Air Base for a behind-the-scenes tour.

Rabbi Bouskila said, "This session will stay with these kids forever. The lessons learned will help them grow and mature with confidence. My son Ilan is already mapping out his plans to graduate high school and try out for pilot's course! Thank you to the Air Force family for having inspired a young generation of Zionists and Israel lovers."