David Yaari (born David Borowich in 1969) is an American - Israeli entrepreneur, philanthropist, community organizer and activist. He is the Founding Director General of the Arizona-Israel Trade and Investment Office.[1] He is also the chairman of the World Confederation of United Zionists (Kol Israel) and sits on the board of Keren Kayemet LeYisrael (KKL) - Jewish National Fund (JNF).[2] He currently serves on the Board of Directors of StellarNova,[3] an education technology company focused on STEM and on numerous philanthropic boards. In 2008, The Jewish Daily Forward included him in the "Forward 50", a list of the year's 50 most influential Jewish Americans.[4]
David Yaari | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1969 |
| Nationality | American-Israeli |
| Education | Yeshiva University New York University |
| Title | Chairman of the World Confederation of United Zionists |
Professional life
editIn late 2019, following an announcement from Governor Doug Ducey[5] and the Arizona Commerce Authority, Yaari launched the first Arizona-Israel Trade and Investment Office, where he serves as Director General.
Community and Civic Life
editYaari has been active with several philanthropic organizations, including many which he founded. In 2007, he founded and Chaired the Council of Young Jewish Presidents.[6]
For Israel's 60th anniversary in 2008, David conceived of and chaired the official New York celebration at Radio City Music Hall and was selected as the Grand Marshall of the 2008 Salute to Israel Parade.[7]
Upon arriving in Israel, he was appointed as the CEO of Hillel Israel, the Israeli affiliate of Hillel International.[8]
The Jewish Daily Forward ranked him one of the 50 most influential Jewish Americans in 2008.[4][9]
Political life
editIn 2004, he was part of a dedicated team to work in Florida to help re-elect President George W. Bush and during that time served on the Knesset’s international committee to develop an Israeli Constitution.[10]
In 2017, Yaari arranged a briefing on the state of AntiSemitism at the Israeli Knesset.[11]
Personal life
editIn 2008, Yaari married Sivan, the founder of Innovation: Africa. In 2009 the couple moved to Israel and since 2011, they live in Tel Aviv with their three children.
Recognition
edit- New York University's President's Leadership Award
- Belkin Memorial Award, 1991
- Joseph Taggart Memorial Award, New York University Stern School of Business, 1998.
- Herzl Prize,[12] 2004
References
edit- ^ 8 Israeli startups to strut their wares at virtual tech show in Arizona' 4 May 2020, Times of Israel
- ^ Cashman, Greer Fay (January 25, 2021). "Grapevine, January 24, 2021: What to expect in 2021". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. Archived from the original on 2021-01-23.
- ^ StellarNova website
- ^ a b Forward 50 Archived 2020-06-01 at the Wayback Machine, 2008
- ^ official website, Times of Israel
- ^ 36 Under 36: Hedge Funders (and other executives) With Heart Archived 2008-10-13 at the Wayback Machine CYJP website Jpost Archived 2008-10-13 at the Wayback Machine, Tamar Snyder, Jewish Week, May 21, 2008; accessed December 3, 2008.
- ^ Ynet News
- ^ "Hillel website". Archived from the original on 2020-06-13. Retrieved 2020-06-13.
- ^ The 2008 Forward Picks Archived 2009-04-16 at the Wayback Machine, MarketWatch, November 13, 2008
- ^ Knesset website
- ^ Baltimore Jewish Life
- ^ Parallel Lives Board of Directors Archived 2009-09-15 at the Wayback Machine, parallel-lives.com; accessed December 3, 2008. The Herzl Prize is given for outstanding contributions to Zionism