Zeev Boker

Zeev Boker is Consul General of Israel to New England since October 2018.[1] He was Israel's sixth Ambassador to Ireland and its first Ambassador to Slovakia.

Early life

Boker was born and spent his early life on Kibbutz Afek in the North of Israel. His parents had both been born in Poland and emigrated to Israel. When they met and married in their new homeland, they moved to the kibbutz and raised their three children there. Boker earned a Masters in Political Science (cum laude) from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem.[2][3]

Career

He has served as a diplomat since November 1987, when he joined the Ministry of Foreign affairs as a cadet.

He became the first Israeli ambassador to Slovakia (2006–2010).[4] He also served in Prague as deputy chief of mission (1990–1993) and deputy Chief of mission in the Netherlands (1997–2003). He then became ambassador to Ireland.[5]

In his role in New England, Boker also potential in for cooperation between the U.S. and Israel in the areas of academics and medicine, particularly digital health.[6]

Personal

Boker and his wife Tali have three children.

References
  1. http://embassies.gov.il/boston/AboutTheEmbassy/Pages/Consul_General.aspx
  2. The Ambassador About the Embassy, accessed January 10, 2015
  3. The Jewish Journal, "New Consul General of Israel feels welcome in Boston", Feb 21, 2019
  4. Israel Appoints 13 New Ambassadors YNET, June 29, 2006
  5. New Israel ambassador starts work in Ireland The Jewish Chronicle, Nov 6, 2015
  6. The Jewish Journal, "New Consul General of Israel feels welcome in Boston", Feb 21, 2019


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