Jonathan Pollard

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Jonathan Jay Pollard (born August 7, 1954 in Galveston, Texas) is a convicted Israeli spy and a former United States Naval civilian intelligence analyst. Pollard waived the right to trial in return for restrictions on sentencing, pleaded guilty and was convicted on one count of spying for Israel,^[1] receiving a life sentence in 1986 with a recommendation against parole. Israel publicly denied that Pollard was an Israeli spy until 1998, when he was granted Israeli citizenship.^[2] He was incarcerated at the federal penitentiary in Marion, Illinois in solitary confinement for seven years, then transferred to Butner Federal Correctional Institution in North Carolina.^[3]

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[With details how to send Pollard letters] A Rosh HaShana Letter ...
A Rosh HaShana Letter to Jonathan Pollard by Rabbi Nachum Rechel - J4JPnews - October 12, 2008 Click here www.jonathanpollard.org to view the original Hebrew text of this letter. J4JP Prefacing Note: Although Jonathan is not able to ...

The Importance of the Jonathan Pollard story in the War with ...
May we include in our prayers a prayer for the freedom of Jonathan Pollard and a prayer that the American people will soon understand that America is not just Israel's supporter, but as I have said earlier, America has become Israel. ...

Nitzavim - Deuteronomy 29:9-30:20
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Ki Tavo - Deuteronomy 26:1-29:8
Rules on First Fruits and when to put them in a basket. 3rd year Tithe rules, who to give to. Out of the nations to Hashem we are a treasure! 12 Stones were set up in the Jordan, also in Gilgal, and also at Mt Ebal. ...

Two songs for Jonathan Pollard
Jonathon Pollard's Israeli Passport Recently I started paying more attention to Jewish contemporary political songs. The first set I looked at focused specifically on the Israeli Palestinian conflict. Today I want to look at two songs ...

Jonathan Pollard's Connie!
We are always thrilled to get new pictures of our pups. Below the photos is part of an Email from Jonathan Pollard. He sent a video of Connie fetching. She is not only smart but a great looker too! I am sending you a couple of pics and ...

Ki Teitzei - Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19
This begins by describing the penalties for the rebellious child. What it really says is how important child rearing is and what a huge responsibility parents have to send their children down the correct path. ...

Sefer Torah Dedication in honor of Jonathan Pollard
Zayit Raanan Congregation of Efrat invites the greather community to join us in celebrating the Hachnasat Sefer Torah in honor of Jonathan Pollard. The ceremony will take place, Gd willing, on Thursday, 25 Elul, 25.09.08. ...

Jonathan Pollard sues Israel to reduce life sentence
Jonathan Pollard was an American Jew who spied for Israel. Jonathan Pollard was discovered as a spy and was arrested in Washington in 1985. After his trial, he was sentenced to life in prison in 1987. (more…)

Shoftim - Deuteronomy 16:18-21:9
Set up Judges. Appoint a King and a list of rules he must follow. Kings were not always willing since a Jewish King was allowed limited wealth, wives and must lead his men into every battle! He was required to keep a Torah with him at ...

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