Consul General to speak at Dwares JCC

Yehuda Yaakov

Consul General Yehuda Yaakov is no stranger to diplomacy. In fact the consul general is well regarded and respected in diplomacy circles worldwide. On Jan. 11, at 2 p.m., Yaakov, the Consul General of Israel to New England officially will be welcomed by the Rhode Island community. The program will be held at the Dwares JCC in Providence.

The consul general has more than two decades of diplomatic and strategic affairs experience. This includes more than five years he dedicated to virtually all aspects of the Iranian crises.

Yaakov will discuss a number of issues relating to the Middle East and Israel. This will include an update on the Middle East situation as it relates to Israel and the United States, the issue of Iran and nuclear capability and the election process in Israel.

The program is sponsored by the Community Relations Council of the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island.

MARTY COOPER is the Community Relations director for the Jewish Alliance.