Free Jonathan Pollard!

This letter was composed by my friend and colleague Rabbi Steven Saks, from Adas Kodesh Shel Emeth.

We, the members of the Delaware Association of Rabbis and Cantors join with the National Council of Young Israel, The Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism and the Conference of Presidents of Major Jewish Organizations in calling for the release of Jonathan Pollard. While Pollard actions were clearly wrong, his sentence was disproportionate to his crime. He is the only person to have been sentenced to life for spying for an American ally, the average sentence being 2-4 years. Pollard is now beginning the 26th year of his sentence and is in poor health.

In the interest of justice and compassion we urge you to support Congressman Barney Frank’s effort to have Pollard released from prison. As of now, 39 House Democrats have signed a letter asking the President to commute the reminder of Pollard’s sentence. Thank you for your support.

Sincerely,
Rabbi Steven Saks, Adas Kodesch Shel Emeth, Wilmington & President of the Delaware Association of Rabbis and Cantors
Rabbi Michael Beals, Congregation Beth Shalom, Wilmington
Rabbi Yair D. Robinson, Beth Emeth, Wilmington
Rabbi Peggy deProphetis, Congregation Beth Shalom, Dover
Beth Cohen, Spiritual Leader, Seaside Jewish Community, Rehoboth Beach
Rabbi Michael Krammer