
WHO IS THE YAIR FOUNDATION?
Behind Our Name (Yair Fruchter 1961-1982)
Yair Fruchter z’l (1961-1982) was the embodiment of the spirit we hope to honor and preserve through the foundation named for him. Born and raised in Kibbutz Sa'ad, barely a mile from Gaza, Yair grew up understanding the vulnerabilities of living near a conflict zone.
In August 1982, just a month into serving with the Golani Brigade in the First Lebanon War, an unexpected tragedy struck. Twenty-year-old Yair was on his way to Kibbutz HaOgen to attend a memorial service for a fallen comrade, when he and two fellow soldiers lost their lives in a car accident. In a heartfelt letter to his family, his commander described an exceptional young man: "Your son was one of our unit's best and brightest. His physical strength, his strong will, his ability to adapt under pressure, and most of all, his love for his country and his team made him a role model and an outstanding leader."
It is in this spirit of resilience, adaptability, and dedication that we aim to heal and support the reservists we serve. Yair's short but impactful life and his devotion to his country and his fellow soldiers reminds us of the profound impact one individual can have and the importance of supporting those who carry on this legacy of military service.
Our Team
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Micha Lang
FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR
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Joshua Zager
BOARD MEMBER
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Victor Kamara
BOARD MEMBER
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Gabriel Bershadscky
BOARD MEMBER
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Jon "Yoni" Brownstein
BOARD MEMBER
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Susan Kornetsky
BOARD MEMBER
Our Advisory Board
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Zeev Shafrir - HaNamer Foundation
PARTNER MEMBER
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Moshe Kaplinsky
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER
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Nitzan Nuriel
ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER