Quick Info
| Profession | Israeli diplomat, rabbi, public policy analyst, historian of philosophy |
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| Nationality | American-Israeli |
| Date of Birth | 01/10/1959 |
| Age | 66 years |
| Birthplace | Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States |
Latest News about Yechiel Leiter
27/01/2025
Yechiel Leiter assumed office as Israel’s ambassador to the United States in January 2025 after being appointed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. His background before the posting included senior roles in Israeli public service, rabbinic ordination, and academic work in political philosophy.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Yechiel (Michael) Leiter is an American-born Israeli public servant, scholar, and rabbi who has served as Israel’s ambassador to the United States since January 2025. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Doctorate | PhD in political philosophy, University of Haifa |
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| Master's Degree | MA in international relations, Catholic University of America |
| Religious Education | Rabbinical studies and rabbinic ordination |
Personal Life
| Birth Place | Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States |
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| Immigrated To Israel | 1978 |
| Children | 8 |
Family
| Son | Maj. Moshe Yedidya Leiter (killed in combat in Gaza in November 2023) |
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Career
| Current Role | Ambassador of Israel to the United States |
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Social Media
| X | https://x.com/yechielleiter |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born in the United States and made aliyah at age 18. | |
| 2. Served in the Israel Defense Forces. | |
| 3. Has written and published on political philosophy and Jewish thought. |