The Bureau of the Consul General, known as the "Lishka," is responsible for maintaining and forging new relationships with the elected officials of NY, NJ, OH, PA and DE. From meeting with members of state Congressional delegations to local city council members, the Consul General and his Deputy bridge the gap between Israel and act as a source of information for legislative offices. In addition, the Bureau acts a liaison to local communities organizations in an effort to foster diverse relationships on behalf of the state of Israel.
Deputy Consul General: Tsach Saar
As Deputy Consul General, Tsach plays a pivotal role in managing the diplomatic activities ofIsrael's Consulate in New York. His responsibilities include fostering relationships with elected officials and various community leaders in the consulate's areas of operation. He leads the consulate's engagement with Jewish communities and major organizations.
Tsach guides the activities of all departments, overseeing the allocation of resources and assumes the role of Acting Head of Mission in the Consul General's absence.