Even After Everything

How One Hum­ble Kib­butznik Believed in Heav­en While Liv­ing Through Hell

Author – Betsy Frischman Fischer

Monday, November 2 | 10:30 am
Cost: $10

Before the dis­as­trous final hour of Israel’s Oper­a­tion Pro­tec­tive Edge (2014) — a war that shat­tered his com­mu­ni­ty, sep­a­rat­ed his fam­i­ly, claimed the lives of two of his clos­est friends, and left him a dou­ble amputee — Gadi Yarkoni had already nav­i­gat­ed a life­time of med­ical and edu­ca­tion­al chal­lenges. Yet even after everything, he emerged from tragedy with a smile and a strong desire to serve his community. His years of overcoming adversity provided him with the foundation to lead Eshkol Region­al Coun­cil, the area hard­est hit on Octo­ber 7, with strength, courage, and hope. Even After Every­thing is the inspi­ra­tional Israeli sto­ry the Jewish community needs right now. This uplifting biography shines a light on the last­ing impact of a kib­butz upbring­ing, and exam­ines life along the volatile bor­der with Gaza. It also explores what can only be described as the unique and remarkable brand of Israeli resilience. Whatever challenges readers may face, Gadi’s journey will help them gain perspective, count their blessings, and move forward. Readers might even find themselves frequently asking, “What would Gadi do?”