Tom Nides has brought a human touch and open mind to the ambassador’s office in Jerusalem
Ambassador Tom Nides was busy with meetings one Sunday morning a few weeks ago when his personal phone rang.
On the screen flashed a name that until recently would have merited an immediate response from Israel’s prime minister himself.
“Yanky Kanievsky” read the display. Rav Chaim’s well-connected grandson had a last-minute request for the American diplomat.
“Tom, we’re giving out 4,000 food parcels in Bnei Brak today — can you come and pack some boxes?”
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