Among the soldiers Israel sent to fight in Lebanon is the Golani Brigade, a group known for frontline heroics in Israel’s recent wars. Golani occupies a legendary place in Israeli history.
Alian served as the chief of the Golani Brigade during the 2014 Operation Protective Edge when Shaul's body was kidnapped. Major-General Rasan Alian visits the family of St.-Sgt. Oron Shaul.
The Jewish Book Council (JBC) has named “Chaim Weizmann: A Biography,” coauthored by Brandeis President Emeritus Jehuda Reinharz, Phd’72, H’11, a finalist for this year’s National Jewish Book Awards.