Consulate General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest Region

The Consulate General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest Region (Hebrew: 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.

Consulate General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest Region
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LocationSan Francisco, California,
Address456 Montgomery Street Suite #2100
Coordinates37°47′37″N 122°24′10″W / 37.79361°N 122.40278°W / 37.79361; -122.40278
Consul GeneralShlomi Kofman

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

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Israel Deputy Consuls General

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  • Matan Zamir 2019–Present[8]
  • Ravit Baer 2015–2019[9]
  • Eyal Naor 2013–2015[10]
  • Gideon Lustig 2009–2013[11]
  • Ismail Khaldi (First Bedouin Israeli Diplomat) 2006–2009[12]
  • Omer Caspi 2002–2006[5]
  • Gil Lainer 2000–2002[13]

History

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  • 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

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See also

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References

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  7. ^ Lori, Aviva (2011-12-16). "Former Israeli ambassador speaks his mind about his boss, Avigdor Lieberman – Israel News". Haaretz. Archived from the original on 2013-11-27. Retrieved 2013-07-20.
  8. ^ "Israeli consulate welcomes new No. 2 to S.F." 9 August 2019. Archived from the original on 26 November 2020. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
  9. ^ "Israel's deputy consul says farewell to Bay Area after 4 years". 24 July 2019. Archived from the original on 26 November 2020. Retrieved 17 April 2020.
  10. ^ "Deputy Consul General". Archived from the original on 2013-07-24. Retrieved 2013-07-12.
  11. ^ "Deputy Consul General". Embassies.gov.il. 2012-03-26. Archived from the original on 2013-07-24. Retrieved 2013-07-20.
  12. ^ Matthew Kalman, Chronicle Foreign Service (2006-11-24). "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". SFGate. Archived from the original on 2013-12-19. Retrieved 2013-07-20.
  13. ^ "New vice consul promoting "pro-Israel path" to peace | j. the Jewish news weekly of Northern California". Jweekly.com. 2000-10-27. Archived from the original on 2022-05-08. Retrieved 2013-07-20.
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