The Banai family () is an Israeli family of Iranian Jews known for a number of notable persons working in cinema, theater, music, and other kinds of entertainment., הבנאים באים: סודה של משפחת הכשרונות המפורסמת בישראל, Makor Rishon, July 6, 2020Yoni Binert, מצחיק, אז צוחקים: ראיון עם משפחת בנאי, Makor Rishon, August 1, 2010Another Banai emerges from famed musical familyThe Grapevine: The brilliant Banai family
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."Me, Simon and little Moiz" ( is a famous poem by Yossi Banai)Celebrating the Banai Family and the History of Israel in JerusalemAusstellung erzählt Geschichte der Künstlerfamilie Banai, Israelnetz, July 9, 2020
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