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Zeev BielskiMember of Knesset from the Kadima party
Date of Birth: 13.03.1949
Country:  Israel |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Public Service in South Africa
- Mayorship of Ra'anana
- Leadership of the Jewish Agency and World Zionist Organization
- Political Career
- Personal Life
Early Life and Education
Zeev Bielski was born on March 13, 1949, in Jerusalem, Israel. He pursued his higher education at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, where he studied economics.
Public Service in South Africa
Bielski's career in public service began as an envoy of the Jewish Agency in South Africa.
Mayorship of Ra'anana
In 1989, Bielski was elected as the Mayor of Ra'anana, a city in central Israel. He was re-elected three times, serving in this role for an impressive 16 years.
Leadership of the Jewish Agency and World Zionist Organization
In 2005, at the request of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, Bielski was appointed Chairman of the Jewish Agency and World Zionist Organization. These roles involved overseeing the promotion of Jewish immigration and settlement in Israel.
Political Career
Ahead of the 2009 Knesset elections, Bielski joined the Kadima party and was subsequently elected as a member of the Knesset. He served on the Foreign Affairs and Security Committee.
