Banai family
The Banai family (Hebrew: משפחת בנאי) is an Israeli family of Iranian Jews known for a number of notable persons working in cinema, theater, music, and other kinds of entertainment.[1][2][3][4]
History
The family of Rahamim Banai (Bana) emigrated from Shiraz, in 1880, to escape famine and diseases plaguing southwestern Persia at these times. The family was already among prominent musicians.[1][5][6][7]
References
- ^ a b Riki Rath, הבנאים באים: סודה של משפחת הכשרונות המפורסמת בישראל, Makor Rishon, July 6, 2020
- ^ Yoni Binert, מצחיק, אז צוחקים: ראיון עם משפחת בנאי, Makor Rishon, August 1, 2010
- ^ Another Banai emerges from famed musical family
- ^ The Grapevine: The brilliant Banai family
- ^ "Me, Simon and little Moiz" (אני וסימון ומואיז הקטן is a famous poem by Yossi Banai)
- ^ Celebrating the Banai Family and the History of Israel in Jerusalem
- ^ Ausstellung erzählt Geschichte der Künstlerfamilie Banai, Israelnetz, July 9, 2020