Ran "Rani" Rahav (; born 29 April 1964) is an Israeli

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consultant. He is the owner and chairman of Ran Rahav Communications and Public Relations. He also serves as the

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of the

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in Israel.

Biography

Rahav was born and raised in

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. He served in the

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as an educational NCO. At the age of 22, he was appointed Director of the Public Relations and Entertainment Department at the Dan Panorama

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Hotel. At the age of 23, he was appointed

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for the entire

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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

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. A few years later, Ivcher gave Rahav about 50 percent as a gift, which made Rahav the full owner of the firm. Rahav's office represents about 120 companies and has 41 employees. Among the company's clients are

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, Teva,

Bank Hapoalim Bank Hapoalim ( lit. ''The Workers' Bank'') is one of the largest banks in Israel, established in 1921. The bank offers a broad range of financial services to retail, corporate, and institutional customers, with a focus on retail banking services. ...

, Cellcom, and

Shufersal Shufersal (), formerly Super-Sol in English and Shufra-Sal in Hebrew, commonly known as Super-sal, is the largest supermarket chain in Israel, with a 20% market share (as of 2018). The company, which was established in 1958, was the first to impl ...

. 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

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. That same year, he announced his intentions to quit from hosting the show asking to be replaced by a woman after the holiday season. Over the years, Rahav served as an

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to Israel's

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, and Members of the

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. He was also a secret advisor to Prime Minister

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. Ran Rahav is rated by the media as one of the most influential figures in Israel.

Public criticism

Rahav and his wife host

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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

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. 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 (, ; lit. "Latest News") is an Israeli daily mass market newspaper published in Tel Aviv. Founded in 1939, is Israel's largest paid newspaper by sales and circulation and has been described as "undoubtedly the country's number-one paper."

" and

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in his TV show "

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". Some public figures had participated in that event, such as the

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Moshe Karadi,

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, and other public figures. Criticism emerged because some of those who had attended were undergoing police investigations and criminal proceedings at the time. Rahav released an article, commenting on this criticism. In November 2013, Rahav stood by embattled singer

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. In an interview on the

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103FM,

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h interviewed Israel Gudovich on the matter of the falling balconies in a new building in

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, built by Gindi investments. During the interview, Rahav's name was not mentioned. Still Rahav related their words to himself and

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103FM, Gazith, and Gudovich for million

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. 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

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, 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

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. Rahav announced that he would appeal. Gudovich considered a counter lawsuit. Rahav withdrew his appeal after the two clarified that they did not mean Rahav in their words.

Philanthropic activities

Ran 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

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, and serves as the Parent Admissions Commissioner. * Since 1998, he has been a member of the Board of Trustees of the

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. * Since 1998, he has been a member of the

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Fighting Task Force in Israel. * Since 1998, he has been a member of the Friends of Haim

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Association in Tel Hashomer and the Sourasky Medical Center. * Since 1995, he has been a member of the management of the Variety Israel organization. * Member of the Friends Association of Sourasky Ichilov Hospital Tel Aviv, Habima, Gesher Theater, Cameri Theatre, and Beit Lessin.

Personal life

Rahav and his wife Hila (married since 1992) have one son. Hila Rahav is the

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of "Rahav communications" and the

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of "Friends Beit Lessin theater" Association. Rani and Hila Rahav are known as Israeli art collectors with the sixth-largest art collection in Israel.

References

External links

* Rahav's officia
website

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