Yaakov Levitan
Yaakov Levitan was a pioneering figure in the field of physical fitness in Israel, best known as a host of the popular television program 'Sh'at Kozer' on Israeli Educational Television. His work in the 1980s and 1990s helped promote a healthy lifestyle and physical activity among the Israeli public. Levitan was also a physical education teacher at Wingate Institute, where he trained generations of fitness instructors and teachers. He was remembered for his warm personality, humor, and dedication to promoting health through accessible exercise.
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Rabbi Yaakov Levitan was a close partner of Eli Schlanger in community activities.
Families of deceased share how they lived
Australia· 2026-02-13
Yaakov Levitan was one of the rabbis killed in the Bondi attack.
Tony Burke has ‘full confidence’ in spy agency despite questions over Bondi attack | Bondi beach terror attack
United Kingdom· 2025-12-18
Rabbi Yaakov Levitan was renowned for his charitable work.
Bondi shooter charged as Sydney grieves
Taiwan· 2025-12-17
The funeral of Rabbi Yaakov Levitan was also held on the same day as Eli Schlanger's funeral.
Hàng trăm người tiễn biệt giáo sĩ thiệt mạng trong vụ xả súng ở Australia
Vietnam· 2025-12-17
Yaakov Levitan was also killed in the attack and was a member of the Chabad organization.
Suspeito do ataque terrorista em Sydney acusado de 59 crimes | Austrália
Portugal· 2025-12-17
Rabbi Yaakov Levitan served as secretary of the Sydney Beth Din and was killed at Bondi.
Rabbi Eli Schlanger farewelled in emotional Chabad of Bondi serviceAustralia· 2025-12-17
Thirteen of the 15 victims have now been identified from the massacre, including Rabbi Yaakov Levitan.
Naveed Akram, 24, charged over mass shooting at Bondi Beach
New Zealand· 2025-12-17
Rabbi Yaakov Levitan was also killed in the Bondi beach terror attack.
Bondi beach terror attack: Sajid Akram’s family in India unaware of alleged ‘radical mindset’, local officials say | Bondi beach terror attackUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-16
Rabbi Yaakov Levitan was the secretary of the Sydney Beth Din and one of the victims.
‘Remember her name’: heartbreak in Bondi as huge crowd mourns Matilda | Bondi beach terror attackUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-16
Yaakov Levitan was confirmed dead in the attack, recognized for his work in the community.
o que se sabe sobre as vítimas do ataque terrorista na Austrália
Brazil· 2025-12-15
Rabbi Yaakov Levitan was a popular coordinator of Chabad's activities in Sydney.
Who were the Bondi beach shooting victims? What we knowUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-15Rabbi Yaakov Levitan was secretary of the Sydney Beth Din and was 'deeply involved in Chabad operations in Sydney.'
Victims of the Bondi Beach shooting: A 10-year-old girl, a Holocaust survivor and a French citizen
United States· 2025-12-15
Rabbi Yaakov Levitan succumbed to his wounds after the shooting at Bondi Beach.
Rabbi condemns Australia's response to Bondi Beach Hanukkah shootingUnited States· 2025-12-15
Yaakov Levitan was a television host and a pioneer in the field of physical fitness in Israel.
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Israel· 2025-05-07
