Avner Avraham

  • Former Mossad Agent
  • Consultant, Major Motion Picture "Operation Finale The Capture and Trial of Adolf Eichmann"
  • Curator, "Operation Finale: The Capture and Trial of Adolf Eichmann"

A former Mossad agent Avner Avraham is a renowned expert on Mossad operations who famously worked to reveal and publicize the insider story of the historic 1960 capture of Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann. While working as a Mossad agent, Avraham discovered the original documents surrounding Eichmann's capture and trial, and, moved to share his findings with a wider audience, curated the world-famous and headline-making museum exhibit  "Operation Finale: The Capture and Trial of Adolf Eichmann" and produced an accompanying documentary. With the story now the subject of a major motion picture-- MGM's Operation Finale starring Oscar Isaac and Ben Kingsley-- for which Avraham served as a key consultant, Avraham is in-demand for his fascinating insights into this rich chapter of Jewish history and engaging anecdotes on his time as real-life spy.

 
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Past Hosts Include:
  • Milwaukee Jewish Federation
  • Congregation Shalom, Milwaukee
  • Temple Beth El of Boca Raton
Rave Reviews About Avner Avraham
Both events were phenomenal! Avner is an outstanding speaker. He mesmerized, educated and wowed our community with never before heard historical information. It was such a privilege to have Avner speak in Milwaukee at Congregation Shalom.

The Capture of Eichmann and Bringing Nazis to Justice | 92Y [1:20:03] - Get Sharable Link
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Biography

Avner Avraham, former 'Mossad' agent (Israeli Secret Intelligence service) is a world-renowned expert in Mossad operations, lecturer, exhibition, and films producer and curator, and writer. Avner is particularly known for activities around the documentary film "Operation Finale: The Story of Eichmann's Capture and Trial" and for the exhibition on" Operation Entebbe" (Operation Yonatan). Avner holds a bachelor's degree in computer science and a master's degree (cum laude) in business administration and entrepreneurship. Graduated (cum laude) in Museology and curatorial studies from Tel-Aviv University. Avner edits and broadcasts a weekly radio program on the Israeli radio which deals with culture and art. Avner is engaged in abstract and pop-art painting. Curator and producer of conceptual art exhibitions, combining music performances.