Go To: www.ohrhatorahdallas.org for all this information (and more!) Contact the Editor at: editor@ohrhatorahdallas.org Newsletter Archive Parshas Vayikra 5 Nissan 5773 Saturday, March 16, 2013 Friday, March 15, 2013 Mincha/Kabbalas Shabbos 7:00 pm (Summer Schedule) Saturday, March 16, 2013 Havdalah: 8:21 pm Next Week Friday, March 22, 2013 Mincha/Kabbalas Shabbos 7:00 pm (Summer Schedule) I t s A b o u t T i m e SHABBOS Shacharis Hashkama 7:30 am Main 8:45 am Alternative Services Learners 10:00 am Jr. Congregation 9:45 am Boys Mitzvah Class with Mr. Ashley 9:30 am Youth Group 10:30 am Shiurim Daf Yomi in English resumes next week R. Feigenbaum - (Mesechta Shabbot) 6:05 pm R. Methal - (Chumash w/ Rashi) 6:05 pm Mincha 7:05 pm Maariv/Shabbos Ends 8:21 pm WEEKDAYS Shacharis Sunday 7:00/8:00 am Mon-Fri 6:40 /7:15 am Earliest time for Tallis & Tefillin 6:35 am Latest time for Shema 10:30 am Latest Shacharis 11:31 am Mincha/Maariv 7:25 pm Nightfall 8:18 pm (Say the three paragraphs of the Shema) Late Maariv 10:00 pm Kuzari class by R. Feigenbaum, Sundays resumes Sunday, April 7 th Kiddush & Shalosh Seudos Shabbos Hospitality Friday Night March 15- Bonnie Schramm Shabbos Lunch March 16- Ask Rabbi Methal Friday Night March 22- TBA Shabbos Lunch March 23- TBA Pesach Lunch March 26- Rachel Leah Rosenberg To sponsor a Kiddush ($325), Shalosh Seudos ($125) or Early Minyan ($75), call the office by Tuesday night. Call 972-404-8980 for more info. Early Minyan Kiddush is sponsored by Yosef Baitelman in honor of the Ohr HaTorah community. Kiddush is sponsored by the Naor Family in honor of Roz's Bar Mitzvah, may Hashem always give you chizuk and simcha. We love you, we are so proud of all your hard work! And in honor of our grandson's 1st birthday, Yisroel Meir, may Hashem give you simcha, brius, and yammim tovim till 120! Kiddush is co- sponsored by Shelley and David Lurie as a Thank You to the whole community and especially certain people who helped David while Shelley was away. Shalosh Seudos is sponsored by Meira and Isaac Naor in honor of Roz s Bar Mitzvah. Shalosh Seudas is co-sponsored by the Daf Yomi Group in honor of their Siyum/Completion of Masechta Shabbos. Also co-sponsored by Mitch Roberts to commemorate his father s yahrtzeit, Eliyahu ben Moshe.
Life Events & Salutations Mazal Tov to Roz Naor on his Bar Mitzvah. Mazal Tov to the Naor family on Roz s Bar Mitzvah. Mazal Tov to Richard and Chana Ruderman on their marriage this past week. Tzet'chem le-shalom to the Shikli Family who is making Aliya next week. The Shul is being cleaned for Pesach: Please note much of the second floor has already been cleaned. Please do not bring any food into the building. Please remember no food or beverage (candy included) may be brought out of the social hall. Please remove all clothing and accessories from the coat room and the mikvah area (including towels.) Any items remaining after noon on Monday, March 18 will be given away or discarded. Thank you for your cooperation! CHILDCARE is available at 10:00 am every Shabbos Morning. Menucha for Girls K-3rd grades will be held at 4:30 pm this Shabbos Upcoming Events ~ Save these dates! Rabbi Methal s Shuir-- one hour before Mincha for men and women-- will be about understanding the holiness of Pesach. *NEW* Shabbos Learning for Fathers and Sons every week-- 1 hour before Mincha. Please note: Parents are responsible for their children the entire time they are in Shul, including Mincha, Shalosh Seudos and Maariv. Do the DAF: Sunday morning Eruvin shiur at 8:45 am with Rabbi Feigenbaum. Baseball with Coach Brodsky: has begun for 1st thru 3rd graders at 9:45 am on Sundays at Jamestown Park. Please be on time! No charge for this activity at this time. Coach Brodsky invites any dads who want to assist-- please do so. Sunday, March 17th from 11:00-12:30 at Ohr HaTorah: Kashering Utensils for Pesach- Reminder: everything has to sit for 24 hours prior to koshering and be thoroughly cleaned prior to bringing them to Shul. Questions, please call Rabbi Klein METAL only. No plastic, wood, rubber, ceramic or glass. The next Moreshes Aviva Shiur will take place on Sunday, March 17 th at 8pm at the home of Mrs. Daphna Englard, 6318 Turner Way. Mrs. Devora Lomner will be speaking on menuchas hanefesh ( Having peace of mind). Any questions, call Liz wahrsager 347-225-4681. Pre-Pesach Shabbos Meals-Deadline to RSVP for Shabbos meals catered by Simcha Kosher Catering is MONDAY, March 18 at NOON. Sisterhood Flower Sale: $12 roses pre order only by Tuesday, 19 th heidy19@gmail.com or (972) 726 6625 Pickup date will be Monday morning the 25 th Hospitality: If you are able to have people from out-of-town for meals on Pesach and Chol Hamoed, please let Rabbi Methal know as soon as possible RabbiMethal@ohtd.org. Wanted: The Shul is in need of a new camera If you use your phone for pictures, please consider donating your camera to the Shul. Kugel Sale! With FREE DELIVERY! Don't want to cook for Shabbos when you need to clean for Pesach? Just order delicious kugels from the Mesorah seniors! $20 for 3 Kugels or $8 each. Potato, Noodle, and Carrot, 9x13 inch pans.send your order (with your phone number and address) to: mesorahseniors2013@gmail.com OR call/text Sora'la Burr: 214-714-1883. FYI: Shelleygrams is currently inactive until further notice. To sponsor a Kiddush or Shalosh Seudas please contact the office by TUESDAY to insure that the information is included in the weekly update. Thank you! Kiddush Fan Club: Please see Merrill Berman if you are interested in joining the Kiddush Fan Club (KFC) for those times that Kiddush is not sponsored. **Please note there will NOT be a mailing of the Pesach Schedule. See weekly email blast and web site for all the details.** Thanks to ~ Blake Glatstein for giving his blood and sweat to help us with the Chili Cook off and to Eyal Barak for being the emergency chili cooking back-up chef. Thank you also to Shlomo Udman, Jared Leshin, and Barry Krieger for making our team/ booth. Bulletin designed,updated, and published by Dru Richman
Erev Shabbos עש"ק קהילת אור התורה Hatorah Congregation Ohr Vayikrah Tzav Week Of Pesach Shmini Tazria-Metora Achrei Mos Emor Behar ויקרא צו ששח"ב פסח שמיני תזריע מצורע Kedoshim אמור Bechukosai 10-Mar 17-Mar 24-Mar 31-Mar 7-Apr אחרי מות/קדושים 21-Apr בהר/בחוקותי 16-Mar 23-Mar 30-Mar 6-Apr 13-Apr 14-Apr 21-Apr 28-Apr Monday, Tuesday Wed., Thurs. 20-Apr Wednesday 39930 ל''ג בעומר Sunday פסח שני ראש חודש ראש חודש ערובין נ''א-נ''ז ערובין מ''ד-נ ערובין ל''ז-מ''ג ערובין ל-ל''ו ערובין כ''ג-כ''ט ערובין ט-ט''ו ערובין ב-ח דף היומי Daf Hayomi 6:44 6:35 6:17 6:08 5:59 5:51 5:43 זמן ציצית ותפילין Earliest Tallis 7:44 7:35 7:17 7:08 6:59 6:51 6:43 נץ החמה (2) Hachama Netz 7:15, 8:00 7:05, 8:00 7:00, 8:00 7:00, 8:00 7:00, 8:00 7:00, 8:00 7:00, 8:00 שחרית יום א' Shacharis - Sunday Shacharis Mon. - Fri 6:40, 7:15 6:40, 7:15 6:40, 7:15 6:40, 7:15 6:40, 7:15 6:40, 7:15 6:40, 7:15 שחרית ימים ב' - ו' 10:35 10:30 10:19 10:13 10:08 10:04 10:00 סוף זמן ק''ש Latest Shema 11:35 11:31 11:22 11:18 11:14 11:11 11:08 סוף זמן תפילה Latest Shacharis 7:20 7:25 7:35 7:40 7:45 7:50 7:55 מנחה/מעריב Mincha/ Maariv 7:31 7:36 7:46 7:51 7:56 8:01 8:07 שקיעה (3) Sunset 8:13 8:18 8:28 8:33 8:38 8:43 8:49 צאת הכוכבים Nightfall 10:00 10:00 10:00 10:00 10:00 10:00 10:00 מעריב מאוחר Late Maariv Mincha/ Candlelighting 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 7:00 מנחה הדלקת נירות 7:30, 8:45 7:30, 8:45 7:30, 8:45 7:30, 8:45 7:30, 8:45 7:30, 8:45 7:30, 8:45 שחרית Shacharis 10:35 10:30 10:19 10:13 10:08 10:04 10:00 סוף זמן ק''ש Latest Shema 7:05 7:10 7:20 7:25 7:30 7:35 7:40 מנחה Mincha 7:36 7:41 7:51 7:56 8:01 8:06 8:11 שקיעה Shkia 8:21 8:26 8:36 8:41 8:46 8:51 8:56 מעריב/צאת השבת Maariv/Shaabos Ends 1. Latest of the week (according to HaGaon Rav Elyashiv Zt"l. For other zmanim see www.myzmanim.com). 2.Latest of the week 3.Earliest of the week 4.Earliest time of the week 5.42 min after sunset for shabbos שבת Shabbos ימי החול Weekday שבוע שחל בו פסח - Pesach Week Of
Take A Breath! Pre-Pesach Shabbos Seudas As a special community service this year (not a fundraiser) Ohr HaTorah is pleased to provide seudas (meal) for Shabbos Tzav/HaGadol with a full Shabbos menu catered by Simcha Kosher Catering. (Please note that there will be NO kiddish on Shabbos Tzav) Friday night, March 22 nd - $25 per adult; $15 per child (11 and under) Shabbos day lunch, March 23 rd - $20 per adult; $12 per child (11 and under) (Sorry, but a family-cap rate is not available) In order to provide this service, a minimum of 40 paid reservations for each meal is required. The deadline to pay (credit card run or check received) for the seudas is Noon on Monday, March 18. (checks received after March 18 will be returned) Credit card payments can be sent to: Accounting@ohtd.org or called into the office (972-404-8980) on Monday, March 11; Thursday, March 14; or until noon on Monday, March 18.
PESACH 5773 Schedule The Rabbi is available for the sale of Chametz before Mincha, after Maariv, or by appointment beginning Monday, March 11 th through Sunday, March 24 th. Sunday, March 17 th Kashering at the Shul 11:00 am - 12:30pm Kashering Utensils for Pesach- Sunday, March 17th from 11:00-12:30 at Ohr HaTorah Please be reminded that everything has to sit for 24 hours prior to kashering; everything has to be thoroughly cleaned prior to bringing them to Shul. If you have questions about how clean is clean, please call Rabbi Klein for directions. Only METAL can be brought. No plastic, wood, rubber, ceramic or glass. Friday, March 22 nd Shachris Candlelighting/Mincha Saturday, March 23 rd Shabbos HaGodal Drasha Mincha Sunday, March 24 th Search for Chametz Begins After searching: Nullification Monday, March 25 th Fast of the First Born Shacharis 6:40/8:00 am 7:00 pm 6:10 pm 7:10 pm 8:27 pm Begins 6:12 am 6:40/7:15/8:00 am After Shacharis there will be a siyum.
Chametz will be burned at the shul Latest time eating chametz Latest time burning chametz 8:30 11:00 am 11:05 am 12:19 pm Monday, March 25 th Candle lighting/mincha 7:24 pm 1 st Seder 8:27 pm Midnight 1:33 am Tuesday, March 26 th 1 st Day of Pesach Shacharis 9:00 am Learner s Service 10:15 am Mincha/class 7:30 pm Maariv 8:28 pm No Seder preparations until 8:28 pm Candle lighting not before (from a pre-existing flame) 8:28 pm Midnight 1:33 am Wednesday, March 27 th 2nd Day of Pesach Shacharis 9:00 am Learner s Service 10:15 am Mincha 7:30 pm Maariv/Yom Tov ends 8:29 pm At Maariv begin saying V sean Brocha (see artscroll siddur p. 270) Thursday, March 28 th - Chol Ha Moed Shacharis Mincha/Maariv 6:25/8:00 am 7:30 pm
Friday, March 29 th Chol Ha Moed Shachris Candlelighting/Mincha 6:25/8:00 am 7:00 pm Shabbos, March 30 th Chol Ha Moed Shacharis 7:30 am/8:45 am Learners 10:00 am Mincha/class 7:25 pm Maariv 8:31 pm Sunday, March 31 st Chol Ha Moed Shacharis Mincha 7:05 am/8:00 am 7:00 pm Monday, April 1 nd Yom Tov 7 th Day of Pesach Shacharis 7:30 am/8:45 am Learner s Service 10:15 am Mincha/class 7:35 pm Candlelighting (from a pre-existing flame) 8:32 pm Maariv 8:32 pm Tuesday, April 2 nd Yom Tov 8 th Day of Pesach Shacharis 7:30 am/8:45 am Learner s Service 10:15 am Yizkor not before 8:30/10:20 am Mincha 7:25 pm Neilas Hachag Maariv/Yom Tov Ends 8:33 pm No Chametz until 10:00 pm
Laws and Customs Bedikas Chametz On the 14 th of Nissan, the night before Pesach, one is required to search their house for Chametz. One should clean before this checking. The custom is to place 10 pieces of bread around the house before the searching begins. (This is done by someone other than the one checking, if possible.) The reason for this custom is that since we recite a bracha over the searching on the burning of the chametz, we are worried that if you don t find any chametz, it will be a blessing in vain. One must check the entire house (closets, under beds, under couch cushions, etc.) with a candle (or flashlight). Simply collecting the 10 pieces of bread does not fulfill the obligation. After one completes this, the bitul (nullification) is recited. This bitul (nullification) is called Kol Chamirah and can be found at the beginning of the Haggadah. Fast of the First Born The morning before Pesach, the14 th of Nissan, is the Fast of the First Born. The reason for this fast is because the first born Jews were saved during the 10 Plagues. This applies to a first born from either the father or mother. A father must fast for his first born son under Bar Mitzvah age. The custom is for the first born to attend a Seudas Mitzvah (Bris, Siyum, etc.) and then they may eat. A first born who is unable to attend a Seudas Mitzvah must fast. Biur Chametz- Burning the Chametz- On the 14 th of Nissan, one must get rid of or destroy all chametz. The custom is to burn all chametz that has not been sold. Bitul Chametz- Nullification of Chametz- After the burning of the chametz, all chametz is declared ownerless. Mechiras Chametz- There are two prohibitions against owning chametz on Pesach. One may sell their chametz (and the area it is in) to a non-jew. The custom today is that one appoints the Rabbi as his/her agent to sell the chametz. This sale takes place the morning before Pesach. (This year it is Wednesday morning.) Those cabinets / closets in which the chametz is place may not be opened until after Pesach. On Erev Pesach, one may not eat Matzah all day (until the Seder). After the 4 th hour, chametz may not be eaten. (See Schedule) One should buy his wife jewelry or new clothing to enhance the Yom Tov.
Eruv Tavshilim When Yom Tov precedes Shabbos, an Eruv Tavshilim is made. One takes one baked and one cooked item and the bracha is recited. (See Artscroll page 654) This shows that preparation for Shabbos has begun and that on Friday, we can continue to prepare for Shabbos. The Eruv food items are eaten on Shabbos. The Seder There are five mitzvos on the night of Pesach: 1. Eating Matzah 2. Telling the Story of the Exodus 3. Drinking Four Cups of Wine 4. Eating Maror 5. Reciting the Hallel 1. Eating Matzah- One must eat an olive s volume of matzah on the night of Pesach. There are three times during the Seder that we eat matzah: Motzi Matzah, Korech and Afikoman. The matzah eaten at the Seder to fulfill these mitzvahs must be Shmura Matzah, matzah that was watched and baked for the purpose of this mitzvah. One may use Hand Shmura or Machine Shmura. Here are the appropriate amounts to use: Motzie Matzah Korech Afikomen Hand Shmura 7 x 6, about ½ 4 x 7, about ¼ 7 x 6¼, about ½ Machine Shmura 2/3 1/3 2/3 If one is unable to eat these amounts, the Rabbi should be consulted. Ideally, the matzah should be swallowed at once or within two minutes. If one can not do this, one can eat this amount within nine minutes. The matzah, all three times, is eaten while leaning to the left. 2. Telling the Story of the Exodus- This is the main body of the Haggadah, the Maggid section. It is praiseworthy to spend a lot of time explaining and discussing the story.
3.The Four Cups of Wine- One has to drink four cups of wine, while leaning to the left, at the proper time in the Seder. The amount one must drink is the majority of a cup that holds at least 3.3 ounces. (If the 1 st Seder is Friday night, the first cup should have 4.4 ounces.) It is preferable to drink the whole cup. It is also preferable to use wine instead of grape juice. 4. Eating Maror- One has to eat maror the night of Pesach. The maror is taken and dipped in charoses. The charoses is then shaken off. The two common items to use for maror are grated horseradish or romaine lettuce. One must be sure that there are no bugs. (Bugs are commonly found on the lettuce; therefore the lettuce must be soaked and checked.) If one uses grated horseradish, the amount should be 1.1 ounces. If one uses romaine lettuce, it should cover 8x10 inches. If one uses the stalks from romaine lettuce, it should cover 3x5 inches. Maror is NOT eaten while leaning. 5. Reciting the Hallel- One is required to recite the full Hallel as praise and thanksgiving for the miracle of the Exodus. Various Halachas of the Seder The first time we wash, Urechatz, we do not make a bracha. At Karpas, the dipping of the vegetable, when one makes the bracha over the vegetable; one should have in mind the maror. Because maror is not usually eaten as part of a meal, the HaMotzi does not cover it. The custom is not to eat roasted meat during the Seder. The Afikomen must be eaten before midnight. (See Schedule)
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For the Sake of Unity in Support of Israel Over 13,000 American citizens -- including 2000 college students -- participated in the American Israel Political Action Committee (AIPAC) Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. on March 3-5. Approximately 200 hailed from Dallas, and another 300 from other Texas cities. Participation requires serious commitment: the conference fee is $599, participants provide their own transportation and housing, and you miss at least two full work days. Register (www.aipac.org) before March 18 to join us at AIPAC Policy Conference on March 2-4, 2014 and receive a discount of $200, thus paying $399/person. You are essentially reserving your discount, and can cancel the registration and receive a full refund until January 10, 2014. AIPAC has established a spectacular record in furthering joint U.S./Israel relations, and each of us should give the highest priority to considering our own personal participation. The three-day non-partisan conference presents the following major opportunities: 1. Plenary Sessions -- Every day there are one or two plenary sessions for all participants. The speakers include luminaries of both the United States and Israel -- political, military and business leaders of the first rank. 2. Break-out Sessions -- Hundreds (literally) of smaller special-interest sessions led by experts and principals covering a wide range of subjects. For example, a session on Iron Dome was led by its developer Brigadier General Daniel Gold. At these sessions, there is much audience participation, including the opportunity for direct questions and answers. 3. Lobbying -- On the final day of the conference participants flood onto Capitol Hill to lobby Congress. This critical activity puts feet on the ground to back up words. The privilege, opportunity, and impact of meeting with our representatives translates ideas to action.
March 13, 2013 / 2 Nissan 5773 Dear Friends: The National Council of Young Israel has long led the fight to commute the sentence of Jonathan Pollard. In its most recent issue, Time Magazine lists Pollard as one of the three main issues that will be discussed between President Obama and Prime Minister Netanyahu. Time Magazine: Talking Points What Bibi and Obama must address in Israel The U.S. President will meet with the Israeli Prime Minister later this month, after Israel has formed a new coalition government. By Andrew Katz and Dan Macsai - Time Magazine [print ed. page 8] - March 18, 2013 Nuclear Iran The Obama administration says it s ready to negotiate with Ira to stymie its nuclear ambitions (although military options are still on the table). Meanwhile, Benjamin Netanyahu insists that words and sanctions will not stop Iran and the U.S. should do more to address Israel s concerns. Push for Peace Israel s settlement construction on the West Bank has been suspended ahead of Obama s visit. But the President who has openly criticized these expansion efforts, could insist that the temporary freeze be made permanent to revive the moribund peace process. Release of Jonathan Pollard Some U.S. law makers and Israeli officials have lobbied to free the American spy sentenced to life in prison in 1987 for gathering intelligence for Israel because of his declining health. But the White House remains wary of that option, even as the possibility of parole looms, and an online petition for a pardon has garnered 100,000 signatures and counting.
Video: Esther Pollard's Heartfelt Appeal to President Obama - Israel Channel 2 TV Recently, The National Council of Young Israel released the following statement: YOUNG ISRAEL LAUNCHES "CALL FOR CLEMENCY CAMPAIGN" FOR JONATHAN POLLARD IN ADVANCE OF PRESIDENT OBAMA'S ISRAEL TRIP Now Is The Time To Call The White House! "Call for Clemency Campaign" Gets Underway - Call the White House at 202-456-1414 Today! With President Obama set to make his first visit to Israel as President on March 20th amidst a groundswell of support for Jonathan Pollard's release, now is the time to call the White House and urge the President to commute Pollard's sentence to time served. Next month, on April 8, 2013, Jonathan Pollard will have spent 10,000 long and lonely days in prison. Although the "Call for Clemency Campaign" is an initiative of the National Council of Young Israel, it is supported by Jews throughout the United States, as evidenced by the growing calls for President Obama to commute Pollard's prison sentence. There has been a flurry of activity in recent weeks relative to the plight of Jonathan Pollard, as Prime Minister Netanyahu, President Peres, the leaders of every major political party in the Knesset, and U.S. government officials, legal professionals, and religious groups have all called for Pollard's release, as has the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations. As part of the "Call for Clemency Campaign," people across the United States are encouraged to call President Obama and request the release of Jonathan Pollard and to tell the White House that 28 years in prison is more than enough. People can contact the White House between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM EST at 202-456-1414.
Everyone is urged to participate in this national grassroots effort starting today, by calling the White House and urging President Obama to free Jonathan Pollard. Tell the President that releasing Jonathan Pollard would end an injustice. Please encourage your family and friends to call today. Pollard has spent 28 years of an unprecedented life sentence in a federal prison for passing classified information to Israel, an ally of the United States. The median time served for this offense is 2 to 4 years. No one else in the history of the United States has ever received a life sentence for this offense. Pollard and the Government of Israel have both apologized and expressed remorse for their actions. Calls for Jonathan Pollard's release intensified in recent months in light of the revelations stemming from the recently declassified CIA damage assessment in the Pollard case. The CIA document disclosed that Pollard spied for Israel, and did not spy against the U.S. The report also stated that Pollard received a life sentence not because of the damage he did, but because he gave an interview to journalist Wolf Blitzer of The Jerusalem Post in 1986. The government used the interview, which could not have been done without government approval, to push for a different sentence than the plea bargain required without negating the plea bargain. It is unethical for the government to say he violated the plea agreement to obtain a harsher sentence for Pollard without throwing out the terms of the agreement that were beneficial to the government. Further, such actions by the government is a disincentive for others giving classified information to plea bargain because of their lack of confidence that the government would comply with their promise concerning what sentence the plea bargainer would receive. Such a situation could hurt U.S. security, as a failure to agree on a plea bargains would lead to trials that could lead to the release of information that the U.S. Government would prefer to remain classified. During a visit to Israel with the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations last month, National Council of Young Israel President Farley Weiss raised the issue of Pollard's release publically with U.S. Ambassador to Israel Dan Shapiro, drawing applause from his fellow Jewish leaders when he did so. In just one month, an online Israel-based petition calling on President Obama to free Jonathan Pollard has garnered over 120,000 signatures. The petition will be hand-delivered to the President when he arrives in Israel on March 20th. The major decision makers who were intimately involved in the Pollard case and who were most informed on the impact of Pollard's actions have issued public calls for his release, including former Secretary of State George Shultz, former Senator David Durenberger, who served as Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence at the time of Pollard's conviction, former Congressman Lee Hamilton, who served as Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee at the time of Jonathan Pollard's sentencing, former Assistant Secretary of Defense Lawrence Korb, and former National Security Advisor Robert McFarlane, who served under President Ronald Reagan at the time when Pollard was investigated and ultimately charged with disclosing classified information to an ally without intent to harm the United States. McFarlane called Pollard's sentence "a great injustice" and stated that it was only due to former Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger's "unbalanced" views regarding Israel and his "deeply held animus toward the State of Israel."
In addition, former CIA Director James Woolsey, former Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Senator Dennis DeConcini, former White House Counsel Bernard Nussbaum, and former Deputy Attorney General and Harvard Law Professor Philip Heymann, each of whom reviewed the classified intelligence reports about the Pollard case, have publically called for Pollard's release. In addition, some of the other prominent American leaders who have called for clemency for Pollard include Republican Senator John McCain, Democratic Senator Charles Schumer, former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, former Vice President Dan Quayle, and former Attorney General Michael Mukasey. There have also been numerous bipartisan calls for Pollard's release that have emanated from Congress and numerous former Senators.. "Prime Minister Netanyahu, President Peres, and Israeli leaders from across the political spectrum have come together to issue a strong and unified appeal for Jonathan Pollard's release," said NCYI President Farley Weiss. "The National Council of Young Israel echoes their plea and wholeheartedly endorses the Israeli government's calls for clemency for Jonathan Pollard. After nearly 10,000 days, it would be completely unjust for Jonathan Pollard to spend even one more day in prison. We need to let the White House know that American Jewry stands firmly behind Israel's calls for Pollard's release." Call the President at 202-456-1414 and ask him to free Jonathan Pollard. Tell him that 28 years in prison is more than enough!