Haran Wolfovitz Yaffe, an energetic young Israeli, who was considered to be one of “the most severely wounded soldier of the Second Lebanon War in 2006,” turns the old cliche of “if you will it, it is not a dream” into a breathing, living proof. Haran, a medical phenomenon who defied all odds and defeated fatal injuries, shares his dynamic story in front of various audiences around the world. In his inspiring lectures, Haran takes his audience on the journey of his recovery and rehabilitation. From the battle field to months in hospitals and rehabilitation facilities, Haran transitioned from the wheel chair to the surf board. Haran was gifted with the ability to depict horrifying moments with humor and charm, as if being hit by a missile is nothing at all. By now, a polished motivational speaker, he travels throughout the world speaking on behalf of disabled Israeli veterans, hospitals and organizations, as well as in schools, universities, fundraisers and other venues.
“It’s a long way from the battlefields of Lebanon, where Haran Yaffe almost lost his life, to the Westside campus of Vista del Mar, where a class of high school students with emotional, developmental and learning problems assembled last week to listen to the former Israeli soldier and up-and-coming composer/singer. Yaffe quickly leaped across the gap, recognizing a common struggle between himself and the 150 students, all of them overcoming the odds to lead normal and productive lives. “If you want anything enough, you can get it,” Yaffe said, to the applause of the audience.”
- The Jewish Journal, May 6, 2009
Haran, is currently the midst of re-launching his music career that was put on hold due to this ordeal.
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