Michael Ben-Hanan

Michael Ben-Hanan was commander of the Haganah in Jerusalem, an educator, and Israeli radio broadcaster, who for thirty years broadcast a morning exercise program on the Kol Yerushalayim radio station and then on Kol Yisrael.

Early life

Ben-Hanan was born in Poland in 1912. He studied physics, mathematics and physical education at the University of Frankfurt. In 1933, during the Nazi's rise to power in Germany, he immigrated to the British Mandate of Palestine.

Career

He was one of the heads of the Haganah's organization in Jerusalem. He was one of the founders of the Haganah Military Academy in Jerusalem and one of the founders of the IDF Science Corps. Simultaneously with his underground activities, he served as a math and gymnastics teacher in Jerusalem.

Death

Michael Ben-Hanan died on September 17, 2001 and was buried at Har HaMenuchot.