
ISRAEL at BROOKLYN

Tikvah Tachles - Wherever there is struggle, there is also hope
Wed, Feb 26
|Via Zoom
Meet Yaya Fink, an activist for liberal religious Judaism Fink will share his vision for Israeli society, discuss liberal struggles in the name of Judaism, the challenges and experiences of reserve service during the current war, trends within the religious Zionist discourse to which he belongs.


Time & Location
Feb 26, 2025, 2:00 PM
Via Zoom
About the event
Yaya Fink, a social and political entrepreneur fighting to ensure Israel remains liberal and democratic, was named one of The Marker magazine's People of the Year in September 2024. In the past, he worked as the chief of staff for Shelly Yachimovich, Chair of the Labor Party, and founded and managed various organizations dedicated to promoting social justice and liberal Judaism.
Fink was a key leader in the protest against the judicial reform in 2023 and has spearheaded significant crowdfunding projects over the years to assist, among others, Palestinian and Israeli Arab families affected by acts of terrorism. Additionally, Fink is a reserve IDF major who has completed over 200 reserve duty days since October 7, 2023. He is also currently a prominent advocate for the campaign promoting equal service obligations in Israel.
In the conversation, Fink will share his vision for Israeli society, discuss liberal struggles in the name of…