Israeli TV Star Assi Azar Celebrates FIDF in Great Neck

GREAT NECK, Sept. 6– Over 200 Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) supporters gathered at the Great Neck home of Merav and Ronny Ben-Josef last night to meet Israeli star entertainer and activist Assi Azar.

Ronny Ben-Josef, Chairman of the FIDF Long Island Chapter and an FIDF National Board Member, hosted the reception ahead of the FIDF Long Island North Shore Gala, which will take place at the Fresh Meadow Country Club on October 30.

Azar, an Israeli TV presenter and creator, radio host, and celebrated activist, was awarded a citation by Mayor of Saddle Rock Dr. Dan Levy. The citation is granted by towns to organizations or distinguished individuals to recognize them for their work within a community. Judi Bosworth, Supervisor of the Town of North Hempstead, was also in attendance, as well as FIDF Long Island Director Pninit Cole, and FIDF Long Island Development Associate Danielle Baxt.

“Speaking in front of a crowd of 200 Long Island FIDF supporters was such an uplifting experience and a great pleasure,” said Azar. “The energy in the room was extremely powerful, and I’m proud to have been able to contribute to such an important cause. And I’m also very appreciative that they were kind enough to laugh at all my jokes.”

“This pre-Gala event brought members from our community to show their ongoing support for the IDF soldiers and engage directly with both active-duty soldiers and the remarkable Assi Azar,” said Ronny Ben-Josef. “We thank them and look forward to seeing this incredible community at the FIDF North Shore Gala on October 30.”

Also attending the event were Israel Defense Forces (IDF) soldiers, including former IDF combat soldier Jordan Gvili, Cpl. Julia from New Jersey and Lt. Esther from New York, both are Lone Soldiers, who joined the Israeli army without having an immediate family in Israel.

The FIDF Long Island North Shore Gala will begin with a 6 p.m. buffet and cocktails, followed by an 8 p.m. program, and the funds raised at this event will go toward FIDF well-being and educational programs for IDF soldiers. For more information or to support FIDF, please visit: https://www.fidf.org/events/fidf-long-island-north-shore-gala, or contact Danielle.Baxt@fidf.org, 646-274-9661.