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Welcome to the Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest


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©2006 Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau
Chicago's Buckingham Fountain, in the lakefront Grant Park, was built in 1927.

Address: 111 East Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL  60601

Tel: (312) 297- 4800

Fax: (312) 297-4855

Region: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Michigan, Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, Kansas, Nebraska, and Wisconsin

Consular Reception Hours: Monday - Friday,  9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 

Telephone Inquiries: Monday - Thursday, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m

 Friday, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 

 


Passport and Visa Services

Please click on the Consular Services tab above for more information on obtaining Visas and Passports.



Israel@60 Website Now On-Line
ISRAEL AT SIXTY: From Modest Beginnings to a Vibrant State 1948-2008
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The landmark commemorative publication of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

 

Israel at Sixty: From Modest Beginnings to a Vibrant State 1948-2008

 

is now online at www.israels60th.net.

 

The site features:

 

The complete original book in PDF format with live links to all web sites.

 

Web extras not in the book containing extended versions of some articles as well as new pieces that update or expand on topics discussed in the book.

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Requesting a speaker

The Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest is proud to assist you in obtaining a speaker for your event. Besides our two diplomats - Consul General Orli Gil and Deputy Consul General Gershon Kedar, we can help you choose from one of our visiting speakers or scholars. A list of our knowledgeable experts on Israeli subjects can be found by clicking here. Please e-mail academic@chicago.mfa.gov.il for more information.

 



Facts About Israel - Special Israel at 60 Edition!


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The 60th anniversary edition of Facts About Israel (2008) has been published and is  available online.

 

• History
• The State
• The Land
• The People
• Health and Social Services
• Education
• Science and Technology
• Economy
• Culture
• Among the Nations


Israel, the Conflict and Peace: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions


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• What is Israel's position on a Palestinian state?
• Does Israel have partners for making peace in the Arab world?
• Why is Israel a Jewish state?
• How does Israel's legal system protect human rights and basic freedoms?
• Is Palestinian terrorism part of international terrorism?

Read the answers to these and many more questions.

Beautiful Israel!

Enjoy these amazing photos of Israel- feel free to use them and pass them on....

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The Israel Ministry of Tourism has established a website featuring incredible pictures of Israel- showcasing everything from beaches and nightlife, to holy sites, cities and food!  You'll love looking at these photos, which you may also feel free to utilize for special events, celebrations, classroom decorations and more! 

 

 Please click here to visit the website and preview the photos.


Important Links for Current News Updates


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Below are several links from which current information updates may be found.  Please note that not all of them are available in English:

 

Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs (English)

Radio Amichai: Link to Various Live Radio Broadcasts in Israel

Haaretz (Hebrew)

Haaretz (Englsih)

Jerusalem Post (English)

Ynet (Hebrew)

Ynet (English)

NRG (Hebrew)

Walla (Hebrew)

Galei Tzahal (Army Radio: Hebrew)

Kol Israel

 

 

 

 
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