Meet Dr. Hess of WZO - Monday, December 2
Beth Shalom
Congregation Beth Shalom Welcomes Dr. Yizhar Hess, who has served as Vice Chair of the World Zionist Organization since 2020, having been elected as the representative of MERCAZ, representing the Masorti/Conservative movement. Yizhar has a broad range of experience in Jewish communal service.
After holding the Deputy Director position at the Shorashim Centre for Jewish Studies, Yizhar served as the Jewish Agency’s community shaliaḥ to Tucson. On his return to Israel, he worked for the Jewish Agency as Director of Partnerships. He is a 10th generation Jerusalemite, and lives in Modi'in with his wife Yael, a former colonel in the IDF, and their two children Achiad and Mica.
Dr. Hess will be speaking about the importance how American Jews can help shape Israel’s day after, and participate in helping to rebuild following the Oct. 7th war.
