This newsletter is dedicated to the Pollards’ heroic endurance throughout three decades in what was described by Justice Stephen Williams as a “Fundamental miscarriage of justice” It is the inspirational story as Esther and Jonathan, whose unbreakable love and devotion triumphed over more than three decades of unrelenting treachery, abuse and betrayal.
STATEMENT OF ELIOT LAUER AND JACQUES SEMMELMAN ATTORNEYS FOR JONATHAN J. POLLARD
The U.S. Parole Commission has issued a certificate terminating parole and lifting all parole restrictions on our pro bono client Jonathan J. Pollard. Specifically, Mr.Pollard is no longer subject to a curfew, is no longer prohibited from working for a company that does not have U.S. government monitoring software on its computer systems, is no longer required to wear a wrist monitor that tracks his whereabouts, and is free to travel anywhere, including Israel, for temporary or permanent residence, as he wishes. Read here
ACCOLADES ABOUT ESTHER
A heroic woman in the tradition of Judaism’s great heroines; learned, modest, virtuous, dedicated to her faith, and unrelenting warrior for justice for Jonathan.
JONATHAN POLLARD SENT THE PRESS A LETTER EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO HIS WIFE FOR HER SUPPORT.
"Thirty years ago, my beloved wife Esther found her way into USP Marion, the highest security prison in the United States, where I was languishing in a dungeon cell three stories underground behind 13 locks and keys," he said. "Esther reached out and cut the shackles off of my heart and restored my soul to life. That is when the fight for my freedom began in earnest. Fast forward 35 years. Today, Esther, fearlessly cut the GPS device off of my wrist, restoring me to almost complete freedom." Read Press Release.
Throughout the years I have been privileged to be among those Esther calls ‘family”.
Irving Weisdorf joins me in wishing Esther and Jonathan, health, happiness, and blessings throughout their lives.
Goldi Steiner
POMPEO BECOMES FIRST US SECRETARY OF STATE TO VISIT JUDEA AND SAMARIA
With this step, application of sovereignty from the River to the Sea is one step closer – just one step away.
The Trump government has taken another bold step when US Secretary of State paid a historical visit to the Psagot winery, and announced that the US will allow products from Judea and Samaria to be labeled "Made in Israel." Read here
TRIBUTE TO DR. JACQUES GAUTHIER ONE OF ISRAEL’S BEST AND MOST LOYAL FRIENDS:
Canadians for Israel’s Legal Rights-CILR join with pride and joy, Canadian AnstiSemitic Education Foundation-CAEF in this meritorious celebration, organized by the CAEF team.
FIGHTING ANTISEMITISM IN PARTNERSHIP With IMTIRTZU
Goals and achievements reported by Im Tirtzu’s Chairman Doug Altabef and CEO Matan Peleg.