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Jewish life was not in practice due to the restrictions.
The initial stage when my
girls were not at school was especially challenging. Thankfully, everything is much better now schools have reopened, giving them the opportunity to learn English and make new friends.
“I grew up in a very Zionist family and my Jewish roots have always been intrinsic to who I am.”
My husband, Or, found it
slightly easier to settle as he has
always loved London and he
works remotely, so he is still doing what he is au fait with.
We’re still missing the sun, but I’m enjoying the warm welcome I’ve received, especially now that face-to-face meetings are possible, which build real, personal connections.
We imagine you don't have much free time outside your diplomatic role, but what are some of your favourite things about London and the UK so far?
When I get free time, I love to read, and I use my weekends to read a lot. The UK is a great place for this. I love the countryside, where you can just relax with a book and enjoy nature.
Whenever we travel within the UK, we discover how much natural beauty this country truly has to offer. The Scottish Highlands are especially beautiful.
London also has its own flare, which is an opportunity to learn and explore British culture, which is just fascinating.
Britain rightly sees Israel as one of its closest allies. How would you assess the current relationship between the UK and Israel?
British journalist Jake Wallis Simons recently described this as "the Golden era" in UK-Israel relations. As Ambassador to the UK, this is something I have also personally felt, and it is wonderful to
see that we are enjoying a flourishing diplomatic relationship.
One of reasons is the fact that we share important values, vibrant democracies,
and together we are building better trade connections. We have a deep cooperation the areas of intelligence and security, and these are the arenas in which both countries are doing a great deal to save lives.
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