Sgt. Benjamin Anthony “An IDF Soldier Speaks”
Sgt. Anthony created “Our Soldiers Speak,” the only organization of its kind in the world. It works with Tzahal (the Army for the defense of Israel). Sgt. Anthony has reached more than 370 college campuses worldwide to speak to audiences of all types about Israel and the IDF. Benjamin also speaks annually on Capitol Hill and arranges briefings by senior IDF officers for members of the US Congress and their staffers. A Sergeant in the IDF reserves, Benjamin is a veteran of service in: The Second Lebanon War, 2006; Operation Pillar of Defense, 2012; and Operation Protective Edge, 2014. He has served in Judea and Samaria/The West Bank and along Israel’s northern border. Benjamin continues to serve on an annual basis as a combat reservist in the IDF. He is a graduate of the University of Manchester, UK.

At our meeting, Sgt. Anthony will present a short history of Israel and will update us on the current situation in the region. He is a dynamic speaker– you will not want to miss him!