Welcome, ברוכים הבאים, أهلا وسهلا and bienvenidos to our new page “Israel in Chicago”.
The Consulate General of Israel to the Midwest 🇮🇱🇺🇸
Building lasting connections between Israel and the Midwest through community, partnerships, and shared stories.
06/18/2026
Tel Aviv has been ranked the world’s #4 startup ecosystem by Startup Genome, following Silicon Valley, New York, and London.
With a reported ecosystem value of $250.3 billion and strong growth in recent years, Tel Aviv continues to be a major center for startups, technology, and creative problem-solving.
A proud moment for Israeli innovation. 🚀 🇮🇱
Not every food gets its own day. Falafel earned one.
Happy International Falafel Day! 🧆🥙🇮🇱
06/12/2026
Shabbat Shalom. Wishing everyone a peaceful Shabbat and a good weekend ahead. 🌆⛅
06/11/2026
We are excited to share a new initiative from Strong Voices for Israel and Growing Wings Foundation: bringing a piece of Israel to those who can’t visit in person. 🇮🇱
Join us for a FREE Virtual Tour of Jerusalem’s Old City led by renowned guide Moshe Gold. Explore ancient neighborhoods, holy sites, history, culture, and modern-day Jerusalem, with live Q&A throughout the tour.
📅 Monday June 15 | 1:00 PM ET
💻 Zoom | Free
Registration is required: https://forms.gle/EPXuhDH791PjfXY2A
06/05/2026
Shabbat Shalom. Wishing everyone a peaceful weekend filled with rest, warmth, and good company. 🌆☁️
Hezbollah’s rejection of a ceasefire and continued rocket fire toward northern Israel make one thing clear: this Iranian-backed terrorist organization remains a threat to Israel and regional stability.
Hezbollah must be disarmed, and its terrorist infrastructure in southern Lebanon must be dismantled.
Did you know Israel has a large cat population? 🐈🇮🇱
From café corners to the ancient streets of the Old City, cats are everywhere in Israel.
The warm climate makes it easier for them to live outdoors year-round, and over time, they’ve become a familiar part of daily life in Israeli cities.
Hezbollah continues to violate the ceasefire through attacks on Israeli civilians, while embedding its terror infrastructure inside civilian life.
Weapons stored in homes. Launchers hidden near schools. Terrorists moved in ambulances. Military compounds operating from hospitals.
These are deliberate tactics that put civilians at risk and turn protected spaces into tools of terror.
05/25/2026
Today we join the American people in honoring the heroes who gave everything to defend liberty and democracy. Their selflessness is a beacon of courage for us all. On this Memorial Day, and every day, we remember and salute their sacrifice. May their memory be a blessing. 🇺🇸
05/21/2026
Today, we remember Sarah Lynn Milgrim z”l and Yaron Lischinsky z”l, who were murdered one year ago outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C.
Sarah and Yaron dedicated their lives to Israel, the Jewish people, and building bridges between communities. One year later, we honor their memory and the light they brought into the world.
May their memories be a blessing. 🕯️