Aryeh LightstoneFrom 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 cooeration, 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.