6/21/09

Times: Satmar Politico Rabbi Leib Glanz is big news


If it is true what they say in the newspaper business that, "Jews is News," then a big time politico Satmar ultra-Orthodox Jew who screws up - well that is by definition, "Ultra-News."

About the rabbi (and we would like to see his semicha) the Times reports:
...For two decades, he has been something of a Satmar master of ceremonies, arranging official tours of the community, based in Williamsburg, translating Yiddish for political leaders, charming mayors and their aides with gifts, then soliciting money and support for his sect’s priorities...more...

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