About Simcha Soroker
Lived 1928 – 2004 (aged 75). Simcha Soroker was an Israeli economist.
Simcha Soroker (; 1928–2004) was an Israeli economist.
Biography Soroker was born in Jerusalem and raised in Rehovot and Tel Aviv. He fought in the 1947–1949 Palestine war and later studied economics at the hebrew University of Jerusalem, while also serving as treasurer of the student union and commencing work at the Ministry of Finance.
From the age of 29, in the years 1958-1964 Soroker headed the budget directorate. From 1964 to 1968 he was the economic secretary at the Israeli embassy in London.
Soroker was general director of the Ministry of Communications from 1968 to 1976 under ministers Yisrael Yeshayahu, Elimelekh Rimalt, Shimon Peres and Aharon Uzan. Upon leaving the civil service he was appointed as general director of Union Bank of Israel.
Soroker died in 2004.
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Who was Simcha Soroker?
Israeli economist (1928-2004)
When was Simcha Soroker born?
Simcha Soroker was born on 4 May 1928 in Jerusalem.
When did Simcha Soroker die?
Simcha Soroker died on 4 March 2004 in Ramat HaSharon.
What was Simcha Soroker's occupation?
Simcha Soroker was an economist.
What nationality was Simcha Soroker?
Simcha Soroker was Israeli.
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