Yizhar Hess

Yizhar Hess
Yizhar Hess
Born	(1967-07-05) July 5, 1967 (age 57) Jerusalem, Israel
Nationality	Israeli
Education	B.A. in Hebrew Literature and Political Science, Hebrew University of Jerusalem Law degree, Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya M.A. in Jewish Studies, Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies Ph.D. in Philosophy of Education, Sussex University
Occupations	Vice Chairman of the World Zionist Organization Activist Commentator on religion and state issues in Israel
Known for	Former CEO of the Masorti Movement in Israel
Board member of	World Zionist Organization Jewish Agency for Israel KKL/JNF Keren Hayesod

Yizhar Hess (born July 5, 1967) is Vice Chairman of the World Zionist Organization. He was elected to that role in 2020 as a representative of MERCAZ, the Zionist slate of the global Masorti/Conservative Movement. He is an activist and commentator on issues of religion and state in Israel, religious pluralism, and Israel-Diaspora relations. Hess previously served for thirteen years as CEO of the Masorti Movement in Israel.