From Warehouse Worker to Real Estate Mogul: Yaki Reissner's Journey
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Israeli entrepreneur Yaki Reissner, who began his career earning NIS 3,700 as a warehouse worker, is now the owner of the public real estate company "Reisdor." He is also a film producer and actor, known for his work bridging the Haredi and general communities. Reissner recently discussed his divorce after 26 years of marriage, attributing it to significant personal changes and life circumstances. He described the divorce as a "very complex period" and a "sense of failure" despite acknowledging incompatibility.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Yaki Reissner transformed from a warehouse worker earning NIS 3,700 to the owner of a public real estate company.
- Reissner is a prominent film producer and actor, known for works exploring the Haredi community.
- He recently discussed his divorce after 26 years of marriage, citing personal changes.
- The entrepreneur is recognized for bridging the Haredi and general Israeli communities.
- Reisdor specializes in residential neighborhoods and urban renewal projects across Israel.
Israeli real estate entrepreneur, film and television producer, actor, and media personality Yaki Reissner, known for bridging the Haredi and general communities, has detailed his career and personal life in a recent interview. Reissner is the owner and chairman of the real estate company "Reisdor," which he founded at age 25. Starting his career as a warehouse worker earning NIS 3,700, he now heads a public company specializing in initiating and constructing residential neighborhoods, urban renewal complexes, long-term rental projects, and commercial centers across Israel, encompassing thousands of housing units.
Beyond real estate, Reissner is a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. Through "Reisdor Productions," he co-initiated, co-wrote, and produced the successful films "Good Boys" and its sequel "Good Boys 2," which explore the Haredi matchmaking world. He also had a supporting acting role in these films. His production credits include "The Bull," "My Beloved," and "I Love You Charlie." Additionally, Reissner appears as a matchmaker on the reality show "Vart" on Channel 13, alongside Sara Pechter, and has acted in drama series such as "Third Body" and "The Escape."
Reissner also spoke about his divorce from his wife of 26 years, whom he married at 19 and divorced at 45. He described the divorce as a "very complex period," especially as a public figure within the Haredi sector, and took a short break from filming to cope with the upheaval. He attributed the marital breakdown to significant personal changes and evolving life circumstances, stating, "There is no person who does not change in this process." He acknowledged that while incompatibility played a role, he also felt a sense of failure for not being able to overcome the differences. The couple decided to end their marriage after realizing they could no longer bridge the gaps between them, though he mused that more effort might have been possible years earlier. The divorce was kept private until a joint post was shared the evening after it was finalized, with his parents informed three days prior.