Benjamin Sharoni

Consul General at Consulate General of Israel to New England

This person is an employee of the State of Israel.

Summary

Benjamin Sharoni is a career Israeli diplomat with over 20 years in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs who became Consul General to New England in August 2024, having previously served in Cairo, Budapest, New York, Washington, and as Director of the Arms Control Department in Jerusalem.

Events

Jan 27, 2026 International Holocaust Remembrance Day at Massachusetts State House

Governor Healey, legislative leaders, and Israeli Consul General Benjamin Sharoni gather for this commemoration.
Jan 20, 2026 NCDAC MLK Jr. Celebration in Manchester, NH

Israeli Consul General Benjamin Sharoni was in attendance
Jan 9, 2026 Inauguration of new Consulate General of Israel to New England office

Celebration attended by MOITI head Jeevan Ramapriya.
Nov 3, 2025 XR Health Visit

Congressman Auchincloss and Veterans' Services head Jon Santiago visit XR Health with representatives from the Israeli Consulate
May 29, 2025 Jewish Heritage Month Celebration at Wyner Family Jewish Heritage Center

Maura Healey and other top state officials celebrate with Benjamin Sharoni, Consul General of Israel to New England
May 28, 2025 Delegation of Rhode Island Legislators at Israeli Consulate in Boston

A conversation focused on the many areas where Israel and Rhode Island can collaborate.
May 1, 2025 Flag Raising at Boston City Hall

Israeli flag raised at Boston City Hall to celebrate Israel's Day of Independence (Yom Ha'atzmaut)
Apr 27, 2025 Yom HaShoah Commemoration

Holocaust commemoration hosted by JCRC at The State Room and attended by represenatives of the Israeli government
Apr 8, 2025 ZIM Visit with MassPort

Israeli shipping company president Eli Glickman and Israeli Consul General Benjamin Sharoni visit with MassPort and state officials
Feb 4, 2025 Meeting with Senators de la Cruz and Raptakis

Two Rhode Island State Senators met with Israeli Consul General Benjamin Sharoni
Dec 19, 2024 Meeting between CG Benjamin Sharoni, EOED Chief Yvonne Hao, and MOITI Chief Jeevan Ramapriya

Consul General for Israel Benjamin Sharoni hosted Massachusetts government officials for a meeting regarding economic partnerships between the Commonwealth and Israel.
Oct 23, 2024 Sharoni, Ramapriya, Healey Meeting

Israeli Consul General Benjamin Sharoni met with Governor Healey and MOITI Chief Jeevan Ramapriya
Sep 22, 2024 FIDF Solider Tribute

Friends of the IDF (FIDF) New England hosts this tribute to the Israeli Defense Forces
Aug 18, 2024 Boston Unites Against Terror: Hostage Tunnel Immersive Exhibit

An immersive exhibit simulating Hamas tunnels in Gaza, held at Boston City Hall Plaza. Sponsored by B'nai B'rith International and supported by AJC New England, the Israeli Consulate, and other organizations.

Photos

Jan 27, 2026 Israeli Consul General Benjamin Sharoni (far left) with Jonathan Kraft, Senate President Karen Spilka, Robert Kraft, Governor Maura Healey, State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, State Senator Cindy Creem, and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll
Jan 20, 2026 Consul General Benjamin Sharoni speaking at the NCDAC podium
Jan 20, 2026 Consul General Benjamin Sharoni (left) with NCDAC President Wayne Jennings
Jan 20, 2026 Consul General Benjamin Sharoni (left) with New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte
Jan 9, 2026 Consul General Benjamin Sharoni (left) with Marc Baker speaking at the podium
Jan 9, 2026 Consul General Benjamin Sharoni (left) shakes hands with Jeevan Ramapriya
Nov 3, 2025 Congressman Jake Auchincloss shaking hands with Israeli Consul General Benjamin Sharoni as Massachusetts Veterans' Services Secretary Jon Santiago looks on
Nov 3, 2025 Jon Santiago (3rd from left) and Congressman Jake Auchincloss (4th from left) pose with Israeli Consul General Benjamin Sharoni (3rd from right) and Deputy Consul General Liron Finkelstein (2nd from right)
May 29, 2025 Israeli Consul General Benjamin Sharoni speaks while Governor Healey and Treasurer Goldberg look on
May 29, 2025 Governor Maura Healey with Israeli Consul Benjamin Sharoni
May 29, 2025 Governor Healey and Treasurer Goldberg with Israeli Consul General Benjamin Sharoni
May 29, 2025 State Senator Becca Rausch with Israeli Consul General Benjamin Sharoni
May 29, 2025 Governor Healey embracing Israeli Consul General Benjamin Sharoni
May 28, 2025 Rhode Island legislators pose with Israeli Consul General Benjamin Sharoni and Deputy Consul General Irit Yakhnes
May 15, 2025 Israeli Consul General Benjamin Sharoni shakes hands with State Senator John Velis
May 15, 2025 Israeli Consul General Benjamin Sharoni speaks with Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll
Apr 27, 2025 Marc Baker, Michelle Wu, Jeremy Burton, and Israeli Consul General Benjamin Sharoni (L-to-R front row)
Apr 27, 2025 City Councilor Ed Flynn (far left, Navy cap), Marc Baker (front with yellow pin), Mayor Michelle Wu (center), Israeli Consul General Benjamin Sharoni (4th from left; blue tie)

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