Shmully Hecht

Shmully Hecht is a rabbi based in New Haven, Connecticut, and is known for his strong ties to Yale University and involvement in Jewish community initiatives. He co-founded the organization Shabtai, which hosted controversial Israeli far-right politician Itamar Ben-Gvir for a talk. Hecht's position within the organization and his comments expressing admiration for Ben-Gvir have drawn criticism, particularly in the context of ongoing humanitarian crises in Gaza.