David Yaari
{{Short description|American-Israeli entrepreneur}}
{{Infobox person
| name = David Yaari
| image =
| native_name = דוד יערי
| native_name_lang = he
| birth_date = 1969
| birth_place = United States
| nationality = American-Israeli
| education = Yeshiva University
New York University
| title = Chairman of the World Confederation of United Zionists
}}
David Yaari ({{Langx|he|דוד יערי}}; 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.[https://www.timesofisrael.com/8-israeli-startups-to-strut-their-wares-at-virtual-tech-show-in-arizona/ 8 Israeli startups to strut their wares at virtual tech show in Arizona]' 4 May 2020, Times of Israel 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).{{Cite web|last=Cashman|first=Greer Fay|date=January 25, 2021|title=Grapevine, January 24, 2021: What to expect in 2021|url=https://www.jpost.com/opinion/grapevine-january-24-2021-what-to-expect-in-2021-656476|url-status=live|access-date=|website=The Jerusalem Post {{!}} JPost.com|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210123201936/https://www.jpost.com/opinion/grapevine-january-24-2021-what-to-expect-in-2021-656476 |archive-date=2021-01-23 }} He currently serves on the Board of Directors of StellarNova,[https://stellarnova.co/pages/advisors StellarNova website] 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.[http://www.forward.com/forward-50-2008/ Forward 50] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200601030125/https://forward.com/forward-50-2008/ |date=2020-06-01 }}, 2008
Professional life
In late 2019, following an announcement from Governor Doug Ducey[https://azgovernor.gov/governor/news/2019/11/governor-ducey-announces-opening-arizona-israel-trade-and-investment-office official website], [https://www.timesofisrael.com/arizona-can-be-launchpad-for-israeli-firms-to-us-mexico-trade-official-says/ Times of Israel] 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
Yaari has been active with several philanthropic organizations, including many which he founded.
In 2007, he founded and Chaired the Council of Young Jewish Presidents.[http://www.thejewishweek.com/viewArticle/c371_a11487/News/36_Under_36_TNW.html 36 Under 36: Hedge Funders (and other executives) With Heart] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081013035744/http://www.thejewishweek.com/viewArticle/c371_a11487/News/36_Under_36_TNW.html |date=2008-10-13 }} [https://www.cyjp.org/aboutus CYJP website] [https://jaowa.jafi.org.il/OWA/redir.aspx?C=Jc4X9AKphQJZ2I21ek0x5yrLmoszEg-dwfnGYdP2Wn33IkfK1g_YCA..&URL=https%3a%2f%2fwww.jpost.com%2fannual-conference%2fgetting-a-seat-at-the-table-493861 Jpost] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081013035744/http://www.thejewishweek.com/viewArticle/c371_a11487/News/36_Under_36_TNW.html |date=2008-10-13 }}, Tamar Snyder, Jewish Week, May 21, 2008; accessed December 3, 2008.
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.[https://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3542318,00.html Ynet News]
Upon arriving in Israel, he was appointed as the CEO of Hillel Israel, the Israeli affiliate of Hillel International.{{Cite web |url=https://www.hillel.org/about/news-views/news-views---blog/news-and-views/2010/09/02/david-yaari-to-head-israel-hillel |title=Hillel website |access-date=2020-06-13 |archive-date=2020-06-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200613225000/https://www.hillel.org/about/news-views/news-views---blog/news-and-views/2010/09/02/david-yaari-to-head-israel-hillel |url-status=dead }}
The Jewish Daily Forward ranked him one of the 50 most influential Jewish Americans in 2008.[http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/The-2008-Forward-50-Picks/story.aspx?guid={AF6ADFC3-1D66-45DD-B71A-718AFE13D2CF} The 2008 Forward Picks] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090416004807/http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/The-2008-Forward-50-Picks/story.aspx?guid=%7BAF6ADFC3-1D66-45DD-B71A-718AFE13D2CF%7D |date=2009-04-16 }}, MarketWatch, November 13, 2008
Political life
In 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.[https://knesset.gov.il/constitution/ConstOpening_eng.htm Knesset website]
In 2017, Yaari arranged a briefing on the state of AntiSemitism at the Israeli Knesset.[https://baltimorejewishlife.com/news/print.php?ARTICLE_ID=93611 Baltimore Jewish Life]
Personal life
In 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
- Herzl Prize,[http://www.parallel-lives.com/index.asp?itemid=aboutus4 Parallel Lives Board of Directors] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090915211947/http://www.parallel-lives.com/index.asp?itemid=aboutus4 |date=2009-09-15 }}, parallel-lives.com; accessed December 3, 2008. The Herzl Prize is given for outstanding contributions to Zionism 2004
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