Aaron Friedman

Aaron Friedman witnessed and took part in almost every major historic event during the birth of the Jewish nation. Born in Jaffa under the rule of the British Mandate, Aaron's family was one of the original families of Tel Aviv. He grew up on the beaches of the Mediterranean and as a teenager became one of Israel's most renowned lifeguards, saving over 800 lives throughout his career.

As a young man, Aaron joined the Jewish Settlement Police under the command of General Orde Wingate. In 1947 Aaron became one of the original fighters of the Palmach and eventually David Ben Gurion's personal bodyguard where he served by Ben Gurion's side during the War Of Independence. Aaron was standing just a few feet away from the Prime minister when he announced the establishment of the State of Israel. Aaron was also instrumental in smuggling concentration camp survivors into Israel from Europe.

Aaron Friedman is able to make the history pages come alive. His personal stories of Prime Minister Ben Gurion, Moshe Dayan, Yitzhak Rabin and almost every other historic figure transfix the listener. He is wonderful with all age groups and is a national treasure.