HaAh HaGadol 2 (Hebrew: האח הגדול 2, lit. The Big Brother 2) is the second series of the Israeli version of the reality show Big Brother. The show was first broadcast on 15 November 2009, and ended on 4 March 2010. Sixteen housemates entered the house on launch night and another five joining after 43 days. The housemates competed for a one million shekel prize. The house was located in Neve Ilan, a suburb of Jerusalem. The twist this season was that the house was split in half, the same concept used in Big Brother 9 (UK), and the introduction of the Head of Household.
Alin Levi, A 19-year-old soldier woman from Rishon LeZion. She was in military service and claims to be a model.
Aviv Savyon, A 26-year-old man from Neve Monosson. He works in the field of computers and information systems. Is known for his pranks.
Ayala Reshef, A 25-year-old woman from Tel Aviv. She works as a publicist and she was involved in an on and off, love/hate, relationship with Sa'ar throughout the season.
Bentsi Shani, A 45-year-old man from Modi'in. Bentsi is a plumber and suffers from Tourette syndrome.
Byrdie Bell, A 24-year-old woman from New York City, She is an American actress who entered the house on Day 71. She is a fake housemate, and the housemates believe she was evicted from the US edition of Big Brother, to be sent to the Israeli house. The housemates also believe the public will be voting on whether or not Byrdie should stay in the house as a housemate or be evicted. She left the house on Day 74.
Dalit Leumi, A 34-year-old woman from Tel Aviv. She works as a clothing designer.
Dana Rahamimov, A 25-year-old woman from Caesarea.