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Chief rabbi expresses ‘greatest appreciation’ for Trump support of Israel

“You have already had a significant positive effect over events unfolding in our country and in the world at large,” Rabbi Ber wrote.

Chief Ashkenazi Rabbi Kalman Ber
Incoming Chief Ashkenazi Rabbi Kalman Ber speaks during his swearing in ceremony at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, Nov. 4, 2024. Photo by Chaim Goldberg/Flash90.

The Chief Rabbi of Israel has written to U.S. President Donald Trump and expressed his greatest appreciation on behalf of the Jewish people for his support of Israel and efforts to attain world peace.

“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,” the Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi Kalman Ber wrote in the letter.

He cited Trump’s outspoken stance against antisemitism, his assistance in bringing home Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, and strong support for Israeli security forces.

“We have the greatest appreciation for your efforts for world peace, particularly in places where bloody wars are being fought,” the rabbi wrote to the U.S. leader.

“May the creator and sustainer of the world bless you with longevity and good, pleasant years, and may you live to witness eternal peace between men, and a world better fitting your ideals, in the biblical spirit as mentioned by the Prophets of Truth and Justice ‘therefore love truth and peace’ (Zechariah),” he wrote.

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