Jonathan and Esther Pollard, who recently flew to Israel in the private jet of American Jewish tycoon Sheldon Adelson, said after the announcement of his death, "Together with all the people of Israel, we share the grief of Dr. Miriam Adelson and family over the passing of Sheldon Adelson. Sheldon's love and commitment, together with Miri's, to the Jewish people and their land, to connecting the youth to its roots and the pursuit of justice, are forever part of the annals of the people of Israel and will never be forgotten."