Rabbi Pesach Lerner, chairman of the "Holy Land" faction at the World Zionist Congress, who served as rabbi for the Pollard couple, and accompanied them for thirty years, during the long imprisonment and activities for the release of Jonathan Pollard, this morning (Monday) to Esther, who passed away And has been battling cancer for years.
"We are all heartbroken to hear the bitter news. Who will find a woman of valor, and Jonathan found a special woman. A woman who dedicated her life to Jonathan. She dedicated her life literally: her health, her career and her personal development for Jonathan," said the rabbi. .
"I can say with certainty that Jonathan is alive today only thanks to the love and support that Esther has given him. Jonathan is free today thanks to the relentless efforts that Esther has devoted to him. This is a true soldier's wife. She did so out of an extraordinary mission and faith in God.
"We pray to God that he will give Jonathan strength and strength to continue to fight. I call on the people of Israel to come and support him at this difficult time of the funeral and consolation of the mourners," the rabbi concluded.
The chairman of the Noam party, MK Avi Maoz (Religious Zionism):
"The one who was privileged to witness his release and immigrate to Israel with him. Esther can be an example to the younger generation in her devotion to her husband, her people and her heroism. May her soul be bundled in the bundle of life."
The human rights organization B'Tselem said: "Esther Pollard was a heroine in the true sense of the word. She fought for years against opaque systems for freedom and justice. Esther was Jonathan's light and thanks to her he was released. We will work to officially commemorate her in Israel."
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