About Reuven Helman
Lived 1927 – 2013 (aged 85–86). Reuven Helman was an Israeli athletics competitor.
Personal life
Helman became an adherent of the Chabad Lubavitch Movement after visiting its spiritual head, Rabbi Menachem M. Schnerson. He subsequently served in the Israel Defense Forces. Helman fought in the 1948 Arab–Israeli War and was dubbed the “human cannon” for his ability to fling grenades over 75 meters when army supplies were short.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Reuven Helman?
Israeli sportsman
When was Reuven Helman born?
Reuven Helman was born in 1927 in Tel Aviv.
When did Reuven Helman die?
Reuven Helman died on 11 July 2013.
What was Reuven Helman's occupation?
Reuven Helman was an athletics competitor.
What nationality was Reuven Helman?
Reuven Helman was Israeli.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Reuven Helman. https://biography.guide/reuven-helman/
MLA: "Reuven Helman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/reuven-helman/.
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