Meet Yishai

Yishai was born in Jerusalem where he currently lives. Yishai serves in an anti-terror Special Forces unit in the IDF as a combat soldier. During his service he participated in Operation Cast Lead in addition to many other special operations. After three years as a commander, Yishai finished his officers’ course with excellence and became the Lead Officer for the fast roping and special altitude combat squad in the Counter-Terrorism Academy of the IDF. Yishai was discharged as a First Lieutenant after almost five years of service. After his release he helped to found an organization that aids under-privileged Ethiopian youth in preparation for their army service. After a long and meaningful service, Yishai is now a law student at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.