A letter to Israel’s prime minister-designate
An open letter from North American Jewish philanthropists Charles Bronfman and Jeffrey R. Solomon to Israel's prime minister-designate urges the restoration of three covenants: security and rule of law, international standing, and ties with world Jewry. The authors criticize recent Israeli leaders for disregarding American Jewish concerns and call for a return to liberal democracy and a secure peace.
An open letter from North American Jewish philanthropists Charles Bronfman and Jeffrey R. Solomon to Israel's prime minister-designate, published after the 2026 election. The authors congratulate the new leader and urge a restoration of three essential covenants: quiet and security with rule of law, Israel's international standing, and the bond between Israel and world Jewry. They criticize recent Israeli leaders for disregarding American Jewish concerns and denying their validity as Jews, despite a National Security Council assessment calling American Jews Israel's most precious strategic asset. The letter references the October 7 attacks and the ongoing trauma, calling for a return to liberal democracy, societal fairness, and a secure peace. The authors, co-founders of Birthright Israel and senior philanthropic advisors, frame their appeal around Jewish values and the need to heal the nation.