Background
Near, Henry was born on May 23, 1929 in London. Arrived in Israel, 1955. Son of Ezekiel and Leah (Segal) Near.
Israeli and religious studies educator
Near, Henry was born on May 23, 1929 in London. Arrived in Israel, 1955. Son of Ezekiel and Leah (Segal) Near.
Bachelor in Litterae Humaniores, Oxford University, England, 1953. Master of Arts, Oxford University, England, 1967. Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, 1977.
Agricultural worker Kibbutz Beit Ha'emek, Israel, 1955-1959, 62-70, secretary Israel, 1959, 66-68. Educational director, emissary World Habonim, Israel and England, 1959-1962. Director youth department Ichud Hakvutzot Vehakibbutzim, Israel, 1971-1973.
Lecturer department Jewish History Oranim University, Israel, since 1974. Lecturer department land of Israel studies Haifa University, Israel, since 1974.
Married Aliza Goldenberg, 1952. Children: Yael, Shulamit, Eitan, Daniella.