Israels Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Visits Kiev, Meets with Head Shliach

The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is currently on an official visit to Kiev. This is the first visit of a foreign leader to Ukraine during the cadence of newly elected Jewish President Vladimir Zelensky.

The preparation, organization and successful conduct of Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Kiev was the result of the great efforts of the Ambassador of Israel to Ukraine, Rabbi Joel Lyon, as well as the Honorary Consul of Israel in Western Ukraine and one of the leaders of the Jewish Community of Kiev, Mr. Oleg Vishnyakov.

The Head Shliach and Chief Rabbi of Kiev, Rabbi Yonatan Markovitch, had an active part in the activities of the Prime Minister’s visit. In particular, Rabbi Markovitch discussed with the leaders of the two countries issues of bilateral relations between the countries, the development of the Jewish community of Ukraine and its role in strengthening friendship and cooperation between Ukraine and Israel.

Rabbi Markovitch and Prime Minister Netanyahu had a meaningful talk about their former experiences in the IDF. Both of them have had distinctive careers at the Army, so they share this common ground

Chabad of Kiev has been key to the success of this visit, providing all Jewish needs of the delegation. Chabad of Kiev, under the auspices of Rabbi Markovitch, have made all Jewish delegates feel welcome and sure that their Yiddishkeit in Kiev stays intact.