As in previous years, this summer between 20-22.6.2019, we will hold a vacation for the bereaved families of the Givati Brigade. The families will be staying at the Leonardo Plaza Dead Sea and the weekend will include a number of activities and tours in the area. The vacation is sponsored by several organizations and being … Read more
On May 8th, 2019, a ceremony was held for the fallen of the 53rd Battalion of Givati Brigade. The ceremony was held at the Giv’at HaGdud, in the presence of family members, friends, soldiers and commanders, representatives of nearby towns and pupils. Speakers at the ceremony included Mr. Oded Negbi – Chairman of the 53rd … Read more
On May 9th, 2019 there will be a military exhibition of the Southern Command
in the IDF in cooperation with the Givati Brigade, celebrating Israel
Independence day.
During Pessach holiday On 23-24 April 2019 was held the “Map and Matzah Festival” organized by the Israel Council for the Preservation of Sites. The Festival took place at the Yoav Fortress and included a variety of activities for the general public: plays, creative activities, guided tours of the Givati Museum, a visit to the exhibition hall, an audio-visual show and a military presentation
On April 12th, 2019 the book “The Spirit of Givati” was published, commemorating 70 years since the Brigade inception.
On March 6th, 2019 took place the ceremony of soldiers who enlisted on
August 2017 and became Givati warriors, after an intensive and arduous training.
On February 26th , 2019, a beret ceremony was held in Yoav Fortress for
soldiers who enlisted on August 2018 and completed the first phase of their training.
On February 18, 2019, a bike race organized by Givati Brigade took place
under the name Giro 84.
The race started from Yoav Fortress, through the Givati Brigade’s battle
route during the War of Independence up to the Gaza Strip.
The day will include recreation activities followed by the lighting of the second Hanukkah
candle. The event will take place at the Armored Corps site in Latrun.
The visit was hosted by the association Chairman and included a tour in the site and two inspiring lectures, one by Micha Netzer, a Givati veteran and the other by Ziv Shilon, a Givati commander that was severely wounded in Gaza strip on October 2012.
