Heroes of Palmar: An IDF Medic’s Firsthand Account of Saving Lives in Gaza
Heroes of Palmar:
An IDF Medic’s Firsthand Account of Saving Lives in Gaza
With Dr. Tuvia Book, IDF Medic, Historian/Author, Tour Guide
When: Wednesday, April 29th, 7-9 pm
Where: Malkhi Yisroel St. 10, Apt & details will be sent to e-mail
Who: Young Adults in their 20s & 30s only
Cost: Free
RSVP: Must RSVP https://heroes-of-palmar.eventbrite.com
About the Event:
Dr. Tuvia Book will speak about his first hand battle experiences as a medic in Gaza. He will share his personal experiences being in the life of fire, the heroic stories of IDF medics, and the life-saving techniques developed by the IDF during the war. His book, Heroes of Palmar: How One IDF Unit Revolutionized Combat Medicine in Gaza by Dr Tuvia Book offers a concise yet impactful account of an often unseen aspect of modern warfare: the urgent, improvised, and heroic efforts of combat medics striving to save soldiers’ lives amid the chaos of battle.
About The Speaker
Dr Book is an IDF medic who has spent 688 days in the army since October 7yh, 2023 saving injured soldiers’ lives. He is a published author, elite combat vet, an accomplished educator, popular lecturer and licensed tour guide. His two books, “Jewish Journeys” (Koren) detail the history of the Jewish People during the First and Second Temple periods. He has also written, and illustrated, the acclaimed “For the Sake of Zion, a Curriculum of Israel Education” (Koren) currently in its fifth edition. His latest book about his IDF combat medical extraction unit is, “Heroes of Palmar, How One IDF Unit Revolutionized Combat Medicine” (Gefen: 2026). He has been featured on Dan Senor’s “Call me back”, “The Erin Molan show” and many other global media outlets.
About the Location:
We invite you to a stunning, private apartment overlooking Kikar Rabin. The view and the ambiance will sweep you away.
About Our Organization: Tribe Tel Aviv
Tribe Tel Aviv’s vision is to offer opportunities for young International Jews in Tel Aviv to connect to each other, engage in Zionism, celebrate Jewish life, and together build the future of the Jewish State in an open and friendly community of like-minded peers. We believe Jewish tradition and wisdom can inform and enrich our fast-paced lives, and enhance our role in contributing to Tel Aviv’s Jewish character and to the building of Israel as a Jewish state. Be part of the flourishing of Jewish life in Tel Aviv and a revitalization of the Zionist enterprise. Tribe Tel Aviv’s mission is to take the next step forward and cultivate the existing and diverse community of English-speakers into a more cohesive community centered around Jewish life, because after all, Judaism is a team sport.
