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Life of an Attaché

A gathering of Naval Attachés at the U.S. Marine Corps Ball. The Attaché in front displays a new field device called, "the shoe phone." The other Attachés feign interest.

What the heck is an Attaché? - An attaché is an assistant to the Ambassador and is technically considered a diplomat with all the privileges thereof (diplomatic immunity, etc.) Specifically, Stephanie is one of the military advisors assisting the Ambassador on Navy issues. The Ambassador is considered the direct representative of the President of the United States.

Attachés responsibilities is to garner good liaisons between the U.S. and the host country in order to provide recommendations to the Ambassador and the Defense Attaché for continued good relations. Additionally, they serve as liaison between the two countries on a myriad of issues.
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The Social Circuit: Work or Fun? - Actually both. The Attaché spends a significant part of their time outside the office and working outside of office hours (approximately 75% of evenings are spent outside of the home, this includes the spouse). While many may say that attending dinner parties and receptions is not working, the real purpose of these events is to build relationships. In Israel there are diplomats from 30 plus countries and we enjoy a myriad of social occasions together to learn more about each other's countries Preparing to host an event takes a considerable amount of time and effort but we enjoy having both the diplomatic corps and special friends we have made in Israel to our home often.

Fortunately for us, the diplomatic corps here has been fantastically helpful and supportive.

So far, we have been afforded the opportunity to meet the following leaders: Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, President Katzav, Foreign Minister Shimon Perez, Defense Minister Ben Eliezer, Former Prime Minister Benjamin Netenyahu, Former Prime Minister Barak. Former President Ezer Weizmann, U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell.

      

The Association of Military Attaches in Israel (AMAI) - is responsible for information pertaining to all attaches in Israel. They organize events to develop relationships within the Attaché Corps and with the Israeli military community. The Israel Defense Force (IDF) Liaison Foreign Relations / External Relations Division arranges orientation and informational briefings for the Association. Social events include the Fall and Spring Ball, as well as the IDF Sports Day.

English Conversation Group - The English Conversation Group is a gathering of the wives (spouses) of Military Attachés in Israel. They meet once a week with the goal of practicing conversing in English. The following is the schedule for the rest of the year:

  • 16 October - Shellea
  • 23 October - ILkim
  • 30 October - Peggy
  • 06 November - Sachio
  • 13 November - Ana P.
  • 20 November - Nandini
  • 27 November - Ivona
  • 04 December - Wendy
  • 11 December - Carla
  • 18 December - Jan
  • 08 January - Anne B.
  • 15 January - Titi
Recently, the English Conversation Group held a baby shower for Timothy. See more pictures on his Web Album.

 

 

Help! - This list of vendors is meant to help both professionally and personally. If you have some recommended vendors, please email me the name and number.

Catering

  • Silver Spoon, Equipment Rentals (tables, chairs, napkins, crockery, dinnerware) 09-956-1250
  • Malcom Green, Kosher Caterer, 05-244-8709
  • Pamela, Food, 09-774-9623

Duty Free

  • Classica, Jaffa Port, 03-683-7146
  • Sakal Brothers, Ltd, #7 Silver Building, Abba Hillel Silver Road, Ramat Gan, 03-575-5177

Gifts

  • MINI Gifts LTD Tablecloths, napkins, other fabrics type materials, 03-922-6108/050-234-771

Grocers

  • Platina Meats (Argentina), 09-958-4128

Restaurants

Medical

  • Herzilya Medical Center, 09-959-2499
  • Dr. H. Netter, Pediatrician, 22 Hanadiv Street, Herzlya, 09-958-2266
  • Dr. Steven Baron, Dentist, Kfar Shmaryahu, 09-958-4636

Pets

  • Dr. David Cohen, Basel 9, Herzliya Pituah, 09-950-1145

Seamstress

  • Jill, 054-227-937

Barbers

Hair Stylist

Nails

Golf

  • Ceasarea Country Club, approximately 45-60 minutes from Tel Aviv, normal 18 holes, 04-636-1172/71
  • Gaash Golf Club, approximately 15 minutes from Tel Aviv, 9 holes, 09-951-5111

 
 
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