Chairman Of Executive Of
The Jewish Agency And The
World Zionist Organization
Zeev Bielski was born, raised and educated in Jerusalem. He served in the Israel Defense Forces from 1967 through 1970. His last rank was Major. Zeev graduated with a BA in Economics from the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. In 1982, he moved with his family to Ra'anana, where he served as mayor from 1989 to 2005.
Public Activities
Chairman of the Executive of the Jewish Agency and the World Zionist Organization 2005 to Present
Mayor of the City of Ra'anana 1989-2005
Deputy Chairman of the Union of Local Authorities in Israel 1996-1999
National Chairman of the "Al-Sam" (anti-drug) Organization 1994-1996
Chairman of the Absorption Committee, Union of Local Authorities 1989-1993
Head of JAFI Aliyah Dept. in South Africa 1977-1980
Founders and President of "The Israeli Forum"
Current Positions on Government and Public Committees
Member of the Council for Cable and Satellite Television
Member of Israeli Schools Sports Association
Member of the Public Council for the Schneider Children Hospital
Member of committee to avoid a conflict of interest for elected officials in local authorities
Local Authorities representative on National Committee for Planning and Construction of national infrastructure
Member of the Council of the Society for the Protection of Nature
Awards
Received the “Shalem Fund” Honorary Award for his commitment and dedication
to the development of municipal services for the developmentally disabled.
Decorated as Knight of Quality Government 2000 from the Movement for the Quality of Government in Israel, for Ra'anana's outstanding management as a Local Authority, for its achievements in education, development of green areas, parks and efficient financial management.
Decorated as Honorary Scout 2000 by the Scouts Movement for his ongoing activities to develop and promote the Scouts Movement in Raanana and in Israel.
