Yishai Fleisher
Yishai Fleisher | |
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Born | 1976 (age 47–48) Haifa, Israel |
Occupation(s) | Spokesperson, podcaster, writer |
Website | yishaifleisher |
Yishai Fleisher (Hebrew: ישי פליישר, born 1976) is a rabbi, podcast host, and international spokesperson for the Jewish Community of Hebron and member of Efrat municipal council. Fleisher is an advocate of aliyah, the immigration of Jews to Israel.[1]
Early life
Yishai Fleisher was born in 1976 in
Career
Advocacy for Aliyah
In 1999, Fleisher co-founded Kumah, "Arise" in Hebrew, a Neo-Zionist NGO whose mission is to enhance awareness about aliyah, the immigration of Jews from around the world back to Israel.[3][4]
In 2006 Fleisher co-created Free Your Mind: The Aliyah Revolution, an animated short film promoting aliyah to American Jews, using a parody of The Matrix film.[5][6]
Fleisher conceptualized the idea that created
Jewish Community of Hebron
In 2015, Fleisher became the international spokesperson for the Jewish Community of Hebron.[12] In that capacity, Fleisher has been frequently interviewed. He has also met with representatives of Arab community of Hebron in order to foster Arab-Jewish relations.[13][14] In 2016, Fleisher argued against UNESCO's attempt to recognize the Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hebron as a Palestinian World Heritage Site.[15]
Broadcasting and lecturing
Fleisher speaks three languages and gives lectures. Abigail Klein Leichman of
He hosts the Yishai Fleisher Show, a weekly podcast on The Land of Israel Network.
Politics
In 2024 he was a candidate for Efrat municipal council[17] and was elected as a member of the Efrat On the Move party led by Avital Cohen.[18] In 2006 he ran for Knesset with the Atid Ehad party led by Dr. Avraham Neguisse and Yechezkel Stelzer.[19]
References
- ^ a b c Klein Leichman, Abigail (October 22, 2015). "Feeling the river of history flow". Jewish Standard.
- Daystar. August 11, 2014. Retrieved November 11, 2019.
- ^ a b Lehmann, Sara (February 10, 2010). "We Need To Put The Spirit Back Into The People: An Interview with Arutz Sheva's Yishai Fleisher". The Jewish Press.
- ^ Brosgol, Dan (July 16, 2010). "Interview with Yishai Fleisher- Director of Arutz Sheva, Israel National News". JewishBoston. Retrieved November 11, 2019.
- Israel National News. December 27, 2005. Retrieved November 15, 2019.
- ^ Bresky, Ben (March 14, 2019). "Hundreds mourn family-rights activist Gil Ronen - Israel News - Jerusalem Post". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved November 11, 2019.
- Israel National News.
- Israel National News.
- ^ Klein, Steven (June 24, 2016). "Rank and File: Aliyah Day Becomes Official Holiday". Haaretz.
- ^ "Lion of Zion Prize 2023". arifuld.org. Retrieved February 15, 2024.
- ^ Hasten, Josh (September 24, 2023). "Friends, family mark Ari Fuld's fifth yahrzeit in Kfar Etzion".
- Israel National News. Retrieved December 3, 2019.
- ^ Traiman, Alex (July 4, 2017). "UNESCO's Cave of the Patriarchs Measure Is Latest Example of 'Narrative Warfare' Against Israel, Experts Say". Algemeiner Journal. Retrieved November 11, 2019.
- ^ "Ramadan 'Iftar' Kosher Meal in Hebron Brings Israeli 'Settlers' and Palestinians Together". UWI. May 14, 2019. Retrieved November 27, 2019.
- ^ Okello, Christina (July 10, 2017). "Jewish settlers declare culture war on Unesco Hebron decision". Radio France Internationale.
- ^ a b Amouyal, Noa; Frantzman, Seth J (August 25, 2015). "Voice of Israel English-language radio closes after first year - Israel News - Jerusalem Post". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved November 11, 2019.
- ^ "Municipal elections website".
- ^ "Municipal election results 2024".
- ^ "The lists of candidates for the 17th Knesset - One future - a good future for Israel".