Archive · 28 Jan 2026
Israel's Ambassador Celebrates Indian Family Values
Ron Dermer, a former Israeli diplomat, shares his experience with Helen, an Indian au pair who worked for his family for 11 years.
Helen left her family in India to provide a better future for her daughter, Roshni.
Dermer and his family attended Roshni's wedding in a small village in India.
During his visit, Dermer met with Indian officials and discussed strengthening the partnership between India and Israel.
He was impressed by the strong family values and community bonds he witnessed in India, which he believes will contribute to India's bright future.
Ron Dermer, former Israeli Ambassador to the US, hired an Indian au pair named Helen to care for his children.
Helen worked for the Dermer family for 11 years, first in the US and then in Israel, to support her daughter Roshni's education.
Dermer attended Roshni's wedding in the village of Amtady, Karnataka, and was impressed by the strong family values and community bonds.
During his 10-day visit to India, Dermer met with senior Indian officials to discuss expanding the partnership between India and Israel.
Dermer believes that India's strong family structures and determination to embrace the future will contribute to its success in the coming decades.
- Who
- Ron Dermer, former Israeli Ambassador to the US and Minister of Strategic Affairs
- What
- Dermer's experience with his Indian au pair Helen and her family, including attending her daughter Roshni's wedding in India
- When
- Dermer's visit to India took place after his tenure as Ambassador ended in 2021
- Where
- Amtady, Karnataka, India, and other locations during his 10-day visit
- Why
- To celebrate Roshni's wedding and explore the partnership between India and Israel
- Author
- Ron Dermer
- Helen's Role
- Au pair and caregiver for the Dermer family
- Roshni's Profession
- Nurse
- Location of Wedding
- Amtady, Karnataka, India
- Duration of Helen's Service
- 11 years
- Key Indian Officials Met
- Ajit Doval, Dr. Jaishankar
- Dermer's Former Positions
- Israel's Minister of Strategic Affairs, Ambassador to the US