•  Though given the name Raphael, most people know me as Rafi.
 

•  Born in Haifa, Israel, into a family of Romanian immigrants with Austrian roots, in a vibrant and diverse neighborhood in the 60s, made up of people from different countries, cultures and languages - an overflow of influences that shaped my personality and worldview.

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•  Every flat on my block was a different world, every floor a different galaxy, and the whole building a multiverse of fascinating flavors and customs
 

•  Always loved arts as a way of expression and communication - bridging origins, mentalities and folklores.

 

•  Being accepted to the school choir and the school folk dance group as a member and a soloist, at the age of 6 (despite the strong Romanian accent and overweight) is engraved in my memories 

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• Professional Career began at 16, playing Leading 

Roles in Haifa Municipal Theater. 
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•  Life has been a journey of traveling and sharing my gifts and talents with people from diverse backgrounds and beliefs

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