On behalf of the very many troubled Israelis – whose numbers are growing daily – we are calling on American Jews to support us in our fight for democracy and the judicial in this existential moment in our history. We are facing the worst ever crisis since the founding of Israel 75 year ago.

President Herzog warned that the legislation being prepared for readings in the Knesset’s Constitution, Law and Justice Committee “is wrong, predatory and dismantles our democratic foundations.”

For us it is no longer a political right-left dispute – this is a judicial, moral and ethical crisis that threatens the very foundation and identity of Israel as a Jewish and democratic state. As Rabbi Lichtenstein emphasized last night at a rally in Jerusalem – Justice is a fundamental Jewish value. Tzedek, Tzedek you shall pursue.

Center, Left and Right are joining hands – for the sake of our legacy of justice, of social and moral values. We are united in our shared values of the Jewish democratic creed set by Israel’s Declaration of Independence.

We are in the midst of a dreadful and terrifying struggle – a struggle of the people, by the people, for the people – and for the state.

We cannot afford any delays in fighting the current government upcoming draconian laws before it is too late.

The United States is Israel’s best, closest and strongest ally. And so are you, the American Jewish community. Please do everything in your power to help us out of this crisis. We ask you to help us keep Israel Jewish, democratic and just. To save our Israel for which so many have given their lives.

Stand with us as we are guided by the vision of our Prophets:

Enough…End lawlessness and corruption and do what is right and just. (Ezekiel 45)

For our kin and friends I pray for your peace (Psalms 122)

Matia Kam is an Israeli writer and commentator