David Yaari
David Yaari | |
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| Born | David Borowich 1969 |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, philanthropist, community leader, activist |
| Years active | 2000s–present |
| Known for | Director General of Arizona-Israel Trade and Investment Office; chairman of World Confederation of United Zionists; board member of Keren Kayemet LeYisrael; founder of Council of Young Jewish Presidents; CEO of Hillel Israel |
| Notable work | Organized Israel’s 60th anniversary celebration at Radio City Music Hall; Grand Marshall of Salute to Israel Parade 2008 |
David Yaari (; originally named David Borowich at birth in 1969) is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, community leader, and activist holding dual American-Israeli citizenship. He established and currently directs the Arizona-Israel Trade and Investment Office. Yaari serves as the chairman of the World Confederation of United Zionists (Kol Israel) and is a board member of Keren Kayemet LeYisrael (Jewish National Fund - JNF). Additionally, he is involved with StellarNova, an educational technology firm specializing in STEM, and engages with various philanthropic organizations. In 2008, he was recognized by The Jewish Daily Forward as one of the "Forward 50," highlighting prominent Jewish American figures.
Professional life
In late 2019, following declarations by Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Commerce Authority, Yaari inaugurated the Arizona-Israel Trade and Investment Office and took on the role of Director General to enhance commercial and investment connections between Arizona and Israel.
Community and Civic Life
Yaari has initiated and led numerous charitable endeavors, notably founding the Council of Young Jewish Presidents in 2007. To mark Israel’s 60th anniversary in 2008, he designed and chaired the official celebration held at Radio City Music Hall in New York and served as Grand Marshall for that year's Salute to Israel Parade. After moving to Israel, he was appointed CEO of Hillel Israel, the Israeli branch of Hillel International. His positions underscore his dedication to fostering Jewish communal involvement and international business collaboration.
Political life
In 2004, Yaari played a role in President George W. Bush's re-election efforts in Florida and participated on the international committee of the Knesset tasked with drafting an Israeli Constitution.
He also organized a briefing on AntiSemitism at the Israeli Knesset in 2017.
Personal life
Yaari wed Sivan, founder of Innovation: Africa, in 2008. The couple moved to Israel in 2009 and have resided in Tel Aviv with their three children since 2011.
Recognition
- Awarded the Herzl Prize in 2004 for distinguished achievements in Zionism
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- New York University Stern School of Business alumni
- Yeshiva University alumni
- Jewish American bankers
- American bankers
- 1969 births
- Living people
- Jewish American activists
- American philanthropists
- Businesspeople from New Rochelle, New York
- Philanthropists from New York (state)
- Activists from New Rochelle, New York
- Israeli businesspeople
- Israeli activists
- American emigrants to Israel
- 21st-century American Jews