Haran Wolfovitz Yaffe

In his inspiring lectures and shows, Haran takes his audience on the journey of his recovery and rehabilitation. From the battlefield to months in hospitals and rehabilitation facilities, Haran transitioned from the wheelchair to the surfboard. Haran was gifted with the ability to depict horrifying moments with humor and charm, as if being hit by a missile is nothing at all.

Haran Wolfovitz Yaffe, an energetic young Israeli, who was considered to be one of “the most severely wounded soldier of the Second Lebanon War in 2006,” turns the old cliche of “if you will it, it is not a dream” into a breathing, living proof. Haran, a medical phenomenon who defied all odds and defeated fatal injuries, shares his dynamic story in front of various audiences around the world.

In his inspiring lectures and shows, Haran takes his audience on the journey of his recovery and rehabilitation. From the battlefield to months in hospitals and rehabilitation facilities, Haran transitioned from the wheelchair to the surfboard. Haran was gifted with the ability to depict horrifying moments with humor and charm, as if being hit by a missile is nothing at all.

By now, a polished motivational speaker and perfomer, he travels throughout the world speaking on behalf of disabled veterans, hospitals and organizations, as well as in schools, universities, fundraisers and other venues.

Haran currently lives in Los Angeles and is in the midst of lunching his new startup, Fansino.

Past speaking engagments include : Zahal Disabled Veterans Fund, Etgarim, Tikvot, Government of Israel, Jewish National Fund, United Jewish Appeal, Iranian American Jewish Federation, Friends of IDF, Reuth, Rambam, Chabad and more.