Yoram Eliyahu

The Israeli Legislature

Although he resides in New York, Israeli native Yoram Eliyahu keeps abreast of current developments in the government structure of his home country and the challenges it faces. He is proud of Israel's position as the only stable democracy in the middle east.

The Knesset is the legislative branch of the government, responsible for passing laws, electing the President and Prime Minister, approving the cabinet and overseeing the government. The Knesset operates in a matter similar to the British Parliament.

The Knesset was founded in 1949, and is composed of 120 seats, to which an individual must be elected. Elections take place every four years. Unlike the way the United States votes for representatives, voters for Knesset seats vote for parties rather than individuals.

Naturally, the Knesset was intrinsically involved in the 2013 Israeli elections. Yoram Eliyahu looked forward to seeing what 2013 would hold for his native Israel following the elections. With many foreign and domestic issues to take on, a smooth election and ensuring strong leadership is critical to the country’s wellbeing.

Having been born and raised in Israel and a long-time supporter of the State of Israel, Yoram Eliyahu follows the politics of his homeland and works to raise awareness for Jewish and Israeli causes. Yoram Eliyahu recognizes the challenges faced by the Israeli governing body, and strives to dispel unrealistic perceptions and bring an understanding of the country’s workings to his American compatriots.