Daniel Aschheim (Ph.D.) currently serves as Deputy Consul General at the Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest. He was appointed to this Chicago-based post in September of 2020 where he assumed the role as Consul for Public Diplomacy serving as the spokesperson for the Consulate's nine-state Midwestern region.
Aschheim comes to Chicago from West Africa, where he served as Deputy Chief of Mission at the Israeli Embassy in Dakar, Senegal.
As Deputy Consul General, Daniel's portfolio includes overseeing economic, culture, media, press, academic, interfaith, and community outreach initiatives.
Before becoming a diplomat, Aschheim, a Jerusalem native, worked as a director and advisor in the public and NGO (non-government organization) sectors; was a senior trainer in the business, public, and education sectors.
For five years, as a concierge at the King David Hotel in Jerusalem, Aschheim met the needs and requests of the unique and distinctive guests, including VIPs, such as U.S. Presidents, royalty, movie and T.V. celebrities, and other international dignitaries.
Aschheim holds a Ph.D. from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem where he completed his MA (cum laude) in European Studies. He completed his BA (cum laude) in Government, Diplomacy, and Strategy from the IDC Herzliya. During his studies, he interned at the Knesset and at the British Embassy.
Dr. Aschheim is the author of the book “Kreisky, Israel and Jewish Identity” (2022, University of New Orleans Press) which revolves around one of the most controversial political leaders since World War II, the first and only Jewish leader of Austria, Bruno Kreisky.
He served in the 8200 Unit (Intelligence Corps) during his three-year service in the IDF.
When not working, Daniel loves traveling, history, food, and politics. He is married to Elisa, a father to Ella, and their small dog Tommi.