Congressman Steve Israel with Janet Wallach, Seeds of Peace president emeritus; Jane Toll, and young Seeds from around the world at the 2009 Seeds of Peace Dinner in New York.
Congressman Steve Israel represents New York's 2nd Congressional District. He was first sworn-in in 2001 and is now serving his 5th term in the House.
Personal: Israel lives in Dix Hills with his wife, Suffolk County Family Court Judge Marlene Budd. He has two daughters in college and two miniature schnauzers named Max and Gracie.
