David Bannett
David Rephael Bannett (Hebrew: דוד רפאל בנעט; 29 October 1921 – 26 January 2022) was an American-Israeli engineer. He was known as the inventor of Shabbat elevators. Bannett was the first lecturer of electronics in the Department of Physics at Bar Ilan University and the Jerusalem College of Technology. He is one of the founders of the Beit Hazon neighborhood in Kfar Haroeh.
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| Born | 29 October 1921 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | 26 January 2022 (aged 100) Kfar Haroeh, Israel |
| Nationality | Israeli, American |
| Alma mater | City College of New York |
| Occupation | Electronics Engineer |
Bannett died in Beit Hazon on 26 January 2022, at the age of 100.[1]
References
- "David Bannett, inventor of Shabbat elevator, has passed away at 100 years of age". INN. 27 January 2022. Retrieved 27 January 2022.
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