ARYEH LIGHTSTONE was the former Senior Advisor to U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman from 2017 to 2021. Lighstone was instrumental in advancing bilateral U.S.-Israel relations, focusing on 5G implementation, infrastructure expansion, and economic development. Further, he played a crucial role in the movement of the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem as well as its successful merger with the Jerusalem Consulate. Additionally, he was on the Peace to Prosperity team, led the first Abraham Accord Business Summit, he directed the Abraham Fund, and he rain point in the Middle East for the actualization of the Abraham Accords.

Lightstone worked as an educator, rabbi, management professional, entrepreneur, and issue advocate prior to his tenure with the State Department in 2017. As a Denver native, Lightstone splits his time between Israel and Colorado with his wife and four children.