From 2017 to 2021, Aryeh Lightstone served as the senior advisor to the most influential U.S. Ambassador to Israel ever, David Friedman. In this supporting role, he helped advance U.S.-Israel bilateral relations, with a focus on technology cooperation, infrastructure expansion, and economic development. He was appointed Special Envoy for Economic Normalization, serving as the point person in Israel for the implementation of the Abraham Accords. Prior to joining the State Department, Lightstone worked as an educator, rabbi, management professional, entrepreneur, and issue advocate. He is a Denver native and now splits his time between Israel and the U.S. with his wife and four very adorable children.
Aryeh demonstrates that faithful adherence to one's core beliefs-in both his faith and his nation-are not only possible but necessary. His description of his work alongside our team is humble and captures both the spirit of the peace we achieved and the future of stability and prosperity we pray will follow. Read and enjoy. -Mike Pompeo, U.S. Secretary of State, 2018-2021 Let My People Know is a powerful affirmation of humanity's capacity to achieve the extraordinary. Lightstone played a meaningful role in the implementation of the Abraham Accords, and with this inspirational account he proves himself a skilled chronicler. -Jared Kushner, Senior Advisor to the President, 2017-2021 Let My People Know provides amazing behind-the-scenes stories and insights from someone who had a front-row seat to incredible events. Aryeh Lightstone might not be a household name yet, but his contributions to America's successful policies toward Israel and the Middle East during the Trump administration were untiring, historic, and much deserving of praise. His service in helping to unite Israel and the United States will be felt by many for years to come. -Nikki Haley, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, 2017-2019