Israel’s Chief Rabbi Sends Letter of Gratitude to President Trump: “Thank You for Standing with the Jewish People”

Israel’s Chief Rabbi, Rabbi Kalman Ber, sent a letter of appreciation to U.S. President Donald Trump, thanking him for his unwavering support of the Jewish people, particularly during the current crisis in Israel.

In the letter, Rabbi Ber wrote, “It has been a short while since you assumed your office as President, and you have already had a significant positive effect over events unfolding in our country and in the world at large. To begin my statement, I respectfully express the gratitude of the Jewish People residing in the Holy Land in Israel and throughout the world, over the fight against expressions of antisemitism that have recently spread throughout the world.”

Rabbi Ber also acknowledged the United States efforts in securing the release of hostages and thanked President Trump’s support of Israel’s security forces, stating, “Your actions for releasing our hostages have been commendable. I thank you especially for supporting our security forces, the soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces, the defenders of the Holy Land, thus giving Israel more power to help it overcome those who seek its destruction.”

The Chief Rabbi also referenced the potential for peace with Saudi Arabia, writing, “We have the greatest appreciation for your efforts for world peace, particularly in places where bloody wars are being fought. I hope that we will all witness days of
“beating swords into plowshares and spears into pruninghooks, with no nation lifting up sword against nation and no learning of war anymore” (to paraphrase Isaiah 2: 4)”