Menachem Aviram

Menachem Aviram was born in 1926 in Rishon LeZion

Menachem Aviram was born in Rishon LeZion on July 16, 1926, to the Abramovich family, among the founders of the town. He attended the Haviv school and the Realit Gymnasium there.

He earned a bachelor's degree in economics and political science from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He graduated from a command and staff school in France and from an advanced management program at Harvard University.

He joined the Haganah at 17 and fought in the War of Independence with the Givati Brigade. In 1957 he became the second commander of the regular Paratroopers Brigade, and in the Six-Day War he led Brigade 60. From 1969 to 1972 he commanded the Gaza Strip and northern Sinai as a brigadier general.

In 1972 he joined Koor Industries, and in 1974 he became CEO of Nesher for 11 years. He later chaired its board and led the board again from 2003 to 2006. He also volunteered with groups including the Cameri Theater and the Israeli Opera.

He married Naima Rotenberg Galili, and they had 3 children. He died on February 13, 2015, and was buried in Rishon LeZion.