Consulate General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest Region
{{Short description|Consular representation of the State of Israel to the United States}}
{{Infobox Diplomatic Mission
|name = Consulate General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest Region
|image = Logo of the Consulate General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest Region.png
|caption = Logo of the Consulate General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest Region
|address = 456 Montgomery Street Suite #2100
|location = San Francisco, California,
|coordinates = {{Coord|37|47|37|N|122|24|10|W|format=dms|display=inline,title|type:landmark_region:IL}}
|consul_general = Shlomi Kofman
}}
The Consulate General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest Region ({{langx|he|הקונסוליה הכללית של ישראל בסן-פרנסיסקו}}), is one of Israel's diplomatic missions abroad, located at 456 Montgomery Street Suite #2100 in San Francisco, California, United States of America in the Financial District.
The Consulate General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest region is responsible for the states of Alaska, Northern California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington.
List of Israel Consuls General
- Shlomi Kofman 2016–Present{{cite web |url=https://www.jweekly.com/2017/07/12/nyc-tested-israeli-diplomat-lands-top-post-in-s-f/ |title=NYC-tested Israeli diplomat lands top post in S.F |publisher=J Weekly |date=2016-07-12 |access-date=2016-07-12 |archive-date=2017-07-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170719230205/http://www.jweekly.com/2017/07/12/nyc-tested-israeli-diplomat-lands-top-post-in-s-f/ |url-status=live }}
- Dr. Andy David 2012–2017{{cite web |url=http://embassies.gov.il/san-francisco/AboutTheEmbassy/Pages/The-Consul-General.aspx |title=The Consul General |publisher=Embassies.gov.il |date=2012-03-26 |access-date=2013-07-20 |archive-date=2013-07-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130709010242/http://embassies.gov.il/san-francisco/AboutTheEmbassy/Pages/The-Consul-General.aspx |url-status=live }}
- Akiva Tor 2008–2012{{cite web |url=http://www.jtnews.net/index.php?/news/item/5098/C22/ |title=Israel representative's premiere | JTNews | Jewish Washington |publisher=JTNews |date=2008-10-31 |access-date=2013-07-20 |archive-date=2022-05-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220508165515/https://www.jtnews.net/?%2Fnews%2Fitem%2F5098%2FC22%2F |url-status=live }}
- David Akov 2004–2008{{cite web |url=http://www.jweekly.com/article/full/35402/mission-accomplished-consul-general-and-cultural-attach-wife-return-to-isra/ |title=Mission accomplished: Consul general and cultural attaché wife return to Israel | j. the Jewish news weekly of Northern California |publisher=Jweekly.com |date=2008-07-25 |access-date=2013-07-20 |archive-date=2016-03-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304060352/http://www.jweekly.com/article/full/35402/mission-accomplished-consul-general-and-cultural-attach-wife-return-to-isra/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web |url=http://www.theisraelproject.org/site/c.hsJPK0PIJpH/b.928289/ |title=Israeli Government Sources by State for comment and contact – The Israel Project – Archive |publisher=The Israel Project |access-date=2013-07-20 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130720110033/http://www.theisraelproject.org/site/c.hsJPK0PIJpH/b.928289/ |archive-date=2013-07-20 |url-status=dead }}
- Yosef Amrani 2000–2004{{cite web |url=http://embassies.gov.il/zagreb/AboutTheEmbassy/Pages/The-ambassador.aspx |title=Ambassador Yosef Amrani |publisher=Embassies.gov.il |date=2012-03-26 |access-date=2013-07-20 |archive-date=2013-07-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130730061230/http://embassies.gov.il/zagreb/AboutTheEmbassy/Pages/The-ambassador.aspx |url-status=live }}
- Daniel Shek 1997–2000{{cite web |last=Lori |first=Aviva |url=http://www.haaretz.com/weekend/magazine/former-israeli-ambassador-speaks-his-mind-about-his-boss-avigdor-lieberman-1.401828 |title=Former Israeli ambassador speaks his mind about his boss, Avigdor Lieberman – Israel News |publisher=Haaretz |date=2011-12-16 |access-date=2013-07-20 |archive-date=2013-11-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131127142330/http://www.haaretz.com/weekend/magazine/former-israeli-ambassador-speaks-his-mind-about-his-boss-avigdor-lieberman-1.401828 |url-status=live }}
Israel Deputy Consuls General
- Matan Zamir 2019–Present{{Cite web|url=https://www.jweekly.com/2019/08/09/israeli-consulate-welcomes-new-no-2-to-s-f/|title=Israeli consulate welcomes new No. 2 to S.F.|date=9 August 2019|access-date=17 April 2020|archive-date=26 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201126230606/https://www.jweekly.com/2019/08/09/israeli-consulate-welcomes-new-no-2-to-s-f/|url-status=live}}
- Ravit Baer 2015–2019{{Cite web|url = https://www.jweekly.com/2019/07/24/israels-deputy-consul-says-farewell-to-bay-area-after-4-years/|title = Israel's deputy consul says farewell to Bay Area after 4 years|date = 24 July 2019|access-date = 17 April 2020|archive-date = 26 November 2020|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20201126120258/https://www.jweekly.com/2019/07/24/israels-deputy-consul-says-farewell-to-bay-area-after-4-years/|url-status = live}}
- Eyal Naor 2013–2015{{Cite web |url=http://embassies.gov.il/san-francisco/AboutTheEmbassy/Pages/Deputy-Consul-General.aspx |title=Deputy Consul General |access-date=2013-07-12 |archive-date=2013-07-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130724033715/http://embassies.gov.il/san-francisco/AboutTheEmbassy/Pages/Deputy-Consul-General.aspx |url-status=live }}
- Gideon Lustig 2009–2013{{cite web |url=http://embassies.gov.il/san-francisco/AboutTheEmbassy/Pages/Deputy-Consul-General.aspx |title=Deputy Consul General |publisher=Embassies.gov.il |date=2012-03-26 |access-date=2013-07-20 |archive-date=2013-07-24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130724033715/http://embassies.gov.il/san-francisco/AboutTheEmbassy/Pages/Deputy-Consul-General.aspx |url-status=live }}
- Ismail Khaldi (First Bedouin Israeli Diplomat) 2006–2009{{cite web |author=Matthew Kalman, Chronicle Foreign Service |url=http://www.sfgate.com/politics/article/S-F-s-newest-consul-enjoys-being-Bedouin-proud-2466267.php |title=S.F.'s newest consul enjoys being Bedouin, proud to be Israeli / Ishmael Khaldi, who began life as a nomad, is first Muslim envoy to rise through ranks |publisher=SFGate |date=2006-11-24 |access-date=2013-07-20 |archive-date=2013-12-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131219161738/http://www.sfgate.com/politics/article/S-F-s-newest-consul-enjoys-being-Bedouin-proud-2466267.php |url-status=live }}
- Omer Caspi 2002–2006
- Gil Lainer 2000–2002{{cite web |url=http://www.jweekly.com/article/full/14324/new-vice-consul-promoting-pro-israel-path-to-peace/ |title=New vice consul promoting "pro-Israel path" to peace | j. the Jewish news weekly of Northern California |publisher=Jweekly.com |date=2000-10-27 |access-date=2013-07-20 |archive-date=2022-05-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220508165505/https://jweekly.com/2000/10/27/new-vice-consul-promoting-pro-israel-path-to-peace/ |url-status=live }}
History
- Israeli Innovations at the Exploratorium – On Tuesday, June 18, 2013, the Moving Toys Workshop exhibit was at the Exploratorium in San Francisco.
- Israel-China Cultural Festival – The first Israel-China Cultural Festival was held for one month in June 2012 in the San Francisco Bay Area.
- SFJazz Presents: Israeli Jazzfest – From Saturday April 28 to Sunday, April 29, 2012, three Israeli Jazz performances took place at the San Francisco Jewish Community Center.
- Israeli President in Bay Area – In March 2012, President of Israel Shimon Peres made a historic visit to the San Francisco Bay Area.
- Israeli Consulate's tribute to Black History Month – A month long events during Black History Month in February 2011.
- Out In Israel – April 2010 celebrated Israeli LGBT Cultural in the San Francisco Bay Area. Events dotted the month and included films, meals, and performances.
Northwest Region sister cities
{{See also|List of Israeli twin towns and sister cities}}
- Ashkelon-Sacramento
- Ashkelon-Portland
- Beer Sheva-Seattle
- Haifa-San Francisco
See also
{{Portal|Israel|San Francisco Bay Area|United States}}
References
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External links
- [http://embassies.gov.il/san-francisco/Pages/default.aspx/ The Consulate General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest]
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