Dr. Mints is declared: “Yakir Keren Hayesod” Dr. Mints is declared: "Yakir Keren Hayesod" Dec 1, 2021 Dr. Boris Mints, BMI’s Founder and President, was recently declared “Yakir Keren Hayesod”, which is one of the highest honors bestowed upon leaders who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to Keren Hayesod and the people of Israel.