The State of Israel joyously
celebrated its 74th Independence Day this week! Celebrations across the Pacific
Northwest took place in Portland, Seattle, and of course the Consulate's home
of San Francisco. The day included the raising of the Israeli flag over Mayor
London Breed's balcony at City Hall, the Mayor's proclamation of May 4th as
"Israeli-American Friendship and Heritage Day," and a special
Independence Day celebration across the street from City Hall at the War Memorial.
You might have also noticed that some of San Francisco's most beautiful
buildings were covered in a brilliant shade of Israeli blue and white on May
4th. This year, the dome at Golden Gate Park was added to City Hall and Coit
Tower as pieces of San Francisco's spectacular architecture to shine in
Israel's colors each year.
Raising the Israeli flag from SF city hall with the mayor of San Francisco London Breed, celebrating Israel’s Independence Day.
In the photo: CG Shlomi Kofman, Mayor of SF London Breed, Bob Tandler
During the flag raising ceremony, Mayor Breed presented the consulate with a special proclamation declaring the day as Israeli-American friendship
and heritage day in San Francisco! In the photo: CG Shlomi Kofman,
Mayor of SF London Breed, Bob Tandler
CG Shlomi Kofman raising a toast at the consulate's Independence Day Gala, May 4th, 2022
Senator Scott Wiener, District 11 in the California State Senate
Jesse Gabriel, Chair of the California Legislative Jewish Caucus
Rita Semel accepting a special award from CG Kofman in commemoration of her longstanding service to the promotion of the California-Israel relationship.
Arthur Slepian Founder and Executive Director of A Wider Bridge,
presented by CG Kofman with a special award in commemoration of his
longstanding service to the promotion of the California-Israel relationship.
, a highly renowned Israeli Soprano, sang the U.S. & Israel anthems, 'Jerusalem of Gold' and 'Hallelujah'.