New JLC chair works on UK-Israel ties during meeting with President Rivlin
Jonathan Goldstein meets key Israeli politicians including the Head of State, Gilad Erdan, Yair Lapid and Yonatan Schechter
The new chairman of the Jewish Leadership Council has met senior politicians in Israel this week, in a trip culminating in a catch-up with Israeli President Reuven Rivlin.
Jonathan Goldstein, who took over from Sir Mick Davis in the spring, rubbed all the right shoulders in Jerusalem, including those of Minister of Strategic Affairs Gilad Erdan, Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid and Yonatan Schechter, a senior adviser to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is currently under police investigation.
Goldstein also met Deputy Minister Michael Oren and former foreign minister Tzipi Livni, discussing the Balfour Centenary celebrations, the ties between Britain, Anglo-Jewry and the State of Israel, and the importance of Jewish continuity.
“My first trip to Israel since becoming JLC chair has been extremely important and productive,” he said.
“It was a privilege to meet President Rivlin, as well as other senior politicians and officials. I look forward to further developing these relationships over the coming years as part of our efforts to strengthen ties between our community and Israel.”
Honoured as @JLC_UK Chair to meet @PresidentRuvi and his advisers in #Jerusalem today. Working together for Israel and Anglo-Jewry pic.twitter.com/iKOUf2PZK1
— Jonathan Goldstein (@jonnysgoldstein) August 15, 2017
Happy to welcome to the President's Residence in #Jerusalem, new @JLC_uk Chair @jonnysgoldstein. Wishing him much success in his new role. pic.twitter.com/EAUYLVdqud
— Reuven Rivlin (@PresidentRuvi) August 15, 2017
JLC Chair @jonnysgoldstein meeting Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs @GiladErdan1 today talking cooperation, #TLVinLDN & @thebalfour100 pic.twitter.com/tmW2viuS45
— The JLC (@JLC_uk) August 14, 2017
Great to meet Chair of @JLC_UK, Jonathan Goldstein. Look forward to working together to strengthen the connection between Israel & UK Jewry. pic.twitter.com/mqb1VY173a
— יאיר לפיד Yair Lapid (@yairlapid) August 13, 2017
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