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Argov. 'Israeli girls are the prettiest'

Surfing his way to Israel

Hawaiian surfer Barak Argov leaving paradise to join IDF. 'Being Jewish and the son of an ex-Israeli I feel obligated to serve in the army,' he says

Barak Argov, 19, the son of an Israeli father and an American mother has decided to leave the paradise in which he is leaving – Hawaii - and immigrate to Israel in order to join the Israel Defense Forces.

 

On December 21, Argov will make aliya sponsored by the Nefesh B'Nefesh organization which promotes immigration to Israel from North America and the UK. In Hawaii, Argov spends his days surfing, swimming and canoeing as a professional canoe sailor. His school's sailing team is a long time Hawaii champion in the field.

 

"Granted I live in paradise, and I thank God for it but it's time to take responsibility for my life and do something I've always dreamed of – to make aliya and join the army," Argov said.

 

"Since I'm Jewish and the son of an ex-Israeli citizen I feel obligated to serve in the IDF. And in any case, the Israeli girls are the most beautiful girls in the world."


Argov. Wanted to enlist in an elite unit

 

Barak will travel alone to Israel. His first wish was to enlist in an elite unit, however medical problems prevent him from doing so, and he now has his eyes set on being a Krav Maga instructor or a training officer.

 

Erez Halfon, Vice Chairman of Nefesh B'Nefesh said: "The fact that Israel attracts young people who live in pastoral locations such as Hawaii is heartwarming and gives us a lot of hope for the future."

 

Hawaii is home to some 7,000 Jews, however the past five years have only seen seven make aliya (including Argov).

 

 


פרסום ראשון: 12.19.10, 19:09
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