IK Volos had the honor of welcoming on 27.52025 the Consul General of Germany in Thessaloniki, Ms. Monika Frank, as part of her tour of the region.
The meeting took place in a cordial and constructive atmosphere, with the President of the Volos I.C., Mr. Marcel Solomon, and the Vice President, Mr. Michalis Sabetai, present. The Honorary Consul of Germany in Volos, Mr. Georgios Paparizos, also participated in the visit.
During the visit, Ms. Frank was given a tour of the Volos Synagogue and was informed about the history, activities and cultural work of the Community.
As a token of appreciation, the Jewish Community offered Ms. Frank publications on Greek-Jewish history and tradition. In addition, she was presented with a copy of a small marble slab, which bears an engraved seven-light lamp and a palm branch (lulav), the original of which is kept in the Jewish Museum of Greece. The meeting was an excellent opportunity to exchange views and strengthen the ties between the Jewish Community of Volos and the German Diplomatic Mission. Both sides expressed their intention for future cooperation and maintaining an open dialogue.