 Between 1977 and 1980 he was the leading Jewish Agency emissary in South Africa.In 1989, after coming back to Israel, he became the Mayor of Ra'anana.During his mayorship, he also served as the Deputy Chairman of the Union of Local Authorities in Israel between 1996 and 1999, and as the National Chairman of the anti-drug organization, "Al-Sam" from 1994 to 1996.