Lecture
Yanky Fachler
Thursday 9.07.2026
Yanky Fachler
Moles! Israelis Who Spied for Soviet Intelligence
Thursday 9.07.2026
How to watch
This lecture starts on 9 July at 7:00pm (UK).
Summary
Just as Israeli spy Eli Cohen was able to infiltrate the highest echelons of Syrian society, four moles successfully penetrated the highest echelons of the Israeli defence establishment and reported back to Soviet Intelligence. This is their astonishing story.
Yanky Fachler
Broadcaster, writer, ghostwriter and blogger Yanky Fachler was born in the UK, lived for many years in Israel, and currently lives in Ireland. Since 7 October 2023, he has posted over 4,000 pieces as part of “Yanky’s Morale Boosting Doodles” (email yankyfachler@gmail.com to subscribe.) During COVID, Yanky delivered 250 Zoom talks, and he is now a regular speaker on Lockdown University. His books include Igniting the Chutzpah spark embedded in your DNA; Fire in the Belly; 6 Officers, 2 Lions and 750 Mules; God’s Little Errand Boys; and Jewish Letchworth: A Microcosm of the Jewish Communal Experience.