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Ran "Rani" Rahav (Hebrew: רני רהב, born 29 April 1964) is an Israeli public relations consultant. He is the owner and chairman of Ran Rahav Communications and Public Relations,[1] which was named in 2003 by Haaretz the 'biggest PR office in Israel'.[2] He also serves as the Honorary Consul of the Marshall Islands in Israel.
Rani Rahav | |
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 Rahav in 2020 | |
| Born | Ran Rahav 29 April 1964 Ramat Gan, Israel |
| Occupation(s) | Chairman of Ran Rahav communications and public relations |
| Spouse | Hila Rahav (m. 1992) |
| Children | 1 |
Biography
editRahav was born and raised in Ramat Gan, Israel. He served in the Israeli Air Force as an educational NCO.[3] At the age of 22, he was appointed Director of the Public Relations and Entertainment Department at the Dan Panorama Tel Aviv Hotel. At the age of 23, he was appointed spokesperson for the entire Dan Hotels chain, a position he continues to hold from the time Rahav Communications was founded to this present day.
In 1991, Rahav established the Ran Rahav Communications and Public Relations Office in partnership with Israeli businessman Baruch Ivcher. A few years later, Ivcher gave Rahav about 50 percent as a gift, which made Rahav the full owner of the firm.[citation needed]
Rahav's office represents about 120 companies and has 41 employees.[4] Among the company's clients are El Al, Teva, Bank Hapoalim, Cellcom, and Shufersal.[5]
In 2013, Rahav participated in the TV show "Rising star," which was broadcasting on channel 2 in Israel. In 2019, he started hosting the TV show "Sharon and Rani LTD" along with Sharon Gal. That same year, he announced his intentions to quit from hosting the show asking to be replaced by a woman after the holiday season.[6]
Over the years, Rahav served as an adviser to Israel's Prime Ministers, Government Ministers, and Members of the Israeli Parliament. He was also a secret advisor to Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin.[7] Ran Rahav is rated by the media as one of the most influential figures in Israel.[8][9]
Public criticism
editRahav and his wife host social events with leading members of the public, and private sectors in Israel. In February 2007, Rahav organized a grandiose event with 5000 guests for his son's Bar Mitzvah. The event was heavily covered by the Israeli media along with criticism by the public, and some journalists such as Raanan Shaked in his column at "Yediot Aharonot" and Yaron London in his TV show "London et Kirschenbaum". Some public figures had participated in that event, such as the Police Commissioner Moshe Karadi, Judges, Government Ministers, and other public figures. Criticism emerged because some of those who had attended were undergoing police investigations and criminal proceedings [clarification needed] at the time. Rahav released an article, commenting on this criticism.[10]
In November 2013, Rahav stood by embattled [further explanation needed] singer Eyal Golan.[11][12]
In an interview on the radio station 103FM, Gabi Gazith interviewed Israel Gudovich on the matter of the falling balconies in a new building in Hadera, built by Gindi investments.[13][14]
During the interview, Rahav's name was not mentioned. Still Rahav related their words to himself and sued 103FM, Gazith, and Gudovich for million Shekels. The court ruled Rahav a compensation and expenses at a sum of 8500 Shekels from the radio station, following the publication of Rahav's name and picture in the station's website, and also made Rahav pay expenses to Gazith, and Gudovich for a sum if 100,000 Shekels since they did not mention his name in the radio broadcast. Rahav announced that he would appeal.[15] Gudovich considered a counter lawsuit.[16] Rahav withdrew his appeal after the two clarified that they did not mean Rahav in their words.[17]
Philanthropic activities
editRan Rahav takes an active part in a variety of voluntary public positions with non-profits and cultural institutions.
- Since 1995, he has been a member of the public committee that supports ALUT, the Israeli Society for children and adults with autism, and serves as the Parent Admissions Commissioner.[18]
- Since 1998, he has been a member of the Board of Trustees of the Tel Aviv Museum of Art.
- Since 1998, he has been a member of the AIDS Fighting Task Force in Israel.
- Since 1998, he has been a member of the Friends of Haim Sheba Medical Center Association in Tel Hashomer and the Sourasky Medical Center.[19]
- Since 1995, he has been a member of the management of the Variety Israel organization.[20]
- Member of the Friends Association of Sourasky Ichilov Hospital Tel Aviv, Habima, Gesher Theater, Cameri Theatre, and Beit Lessin.[21]
Personal life
editRahav and his wife Hila (married since 1992) have one son.[22] Hila Rahav is the CEO of "Rahav communications" and the chairperson of "Friends Beit Lessin theater" Association.[23]
Rani and Hila Rahav are known as Israeli art collectors with the sixth-largest art collection in Israel.[24][25][26]
References
edit- ^ "Agency title". BBC News. 5 September 2006. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
- ^ "The Saga Behind the Man Behind the Woman Behind the Bank". Haaretz. 23 September 2003.
- ^ Lisa, Peretz. "Article about Rani Rahav". Makor Rishon.
- ^ Shporer, Sharon. "Rahav profile article". The Marker.
- ^ "List of Rahav's clients". Jpost.com. 2 March 2010. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
- ^ "Rani Rahav quit from the show sharon and rani LTD". TVBEE. 31 July 2019. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
- ^ Tal Shir, Anat (23 February 1996). "I was the secret adviser of Yitzhak Rabin". Saturday Addition - Yedioth Aharonon: 10–12.
- ^ "List of 100 influential Israelis 2018". Maariv.co.il. 2 January 2019. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
- ^ "Rani Rahav has major clout in Israel's media world". TheMarker.com. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
- ^ Rahav, Rani (19 February 2007). "Age of evil". YNET. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
- ^ "Rani Rahav on the singer "I cannot believe he did it"". Channel 13 news.
- ^ Cohen Zemach, Yaron. "Rani Rahav loses control". Themarker.com. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
- ^ שאולי, אלפי (23 December 2013). "Who is responsible to the falling of balconies". YNET.
- ^ "A balcony fell in a new building in Hadera". TheMarker.com. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
- ^ "Couurt dismiss the claim of Rahav against Gatith and Gudovich". Walla. 21 May 2017.
- ^ "After Rahav's lawsuit will gudovich sue Rahav for Slander?". Channel 13 news.
- ^ כיתאין, יונתן (2 July 2018). "Rani Rahav withdrew his appeal against Gazith and Gudovich". Globes.
- ^ Fay Cashman, Greer (4 October 2019). "Grapevine Remembering Leah Rabin". The Jerusalem Post.
- ^ ניב, שי (17 May 2015). "Rahav Mentioned as friend of Sheba". Globes. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
- ^ "Variety management". Variety.co.il. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
- ^ גלובס, שירות (15 June 2015). "Rani Rahav friend of institutions mentioned". Globes. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
- ^ זומר, נווית (8 March 2005). "Hila Rahav: I Adore Rani". Ynet.
- ^ "Friends Beit Lessin Theatre Association". Retrieved 6 November 2022.
- ^ "Paintings from Leah and Yitzhak Rabin's home up for sale". YNET. Retrieved 6 November 2022.
- ^ ""המבקרים מקנאים בי. איפה הםואיפה אני"" [The critics are jealous of me. Where are they? And where am I?]. Israel Hayom (in Hebrew). April 8, 2019.
- ^ Schechnik, Raz (13 March 2020). "Ran's art collection size mentioned". Yedioth Aharonot. 7 nights: 8–13.