About the Consulate

The Consulate General of Israel in New York represents the State of Israel in New York, Connecticut, and Northern New Jersey.


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Naama Shefi

Naama Shefi is Dir. of Public Programs & Events at the Consulate General of Israel in New York.

Ms. Shefi is responsible for initiating and managing different projects - mostly related to culture and life style. In addition, she organizes and produces events, reaching out to different communities and keeping in touch with the young-adults scenes.
As a member of the department of Media and Public Affairs, she serves as a conduit between the State of Israel and the American public in the tri-state area.
In addition to producing culinary events for press and the general public, she also writes a weekly food column in Isrealli.org, the official blog of the State of Israel.
A native Israeli who was born in a Kibbutz, Ms. Shefi holds a BA in Comparative Literature from Tel Aviv University and MFA in Film and Media from The New School University.

Address:   800 Second Ave., New York NY 10017
Phone:     (212) 499 - 5000
Email:    info@newyork.mfa.gov.il