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Head of the President’s Conference Meets with the Belzer Rebbe


belzThe head of the President Conference of Major Jewish Organizations, Malcom Hoenlein, visited in Yerushalayim with the Belzer Rebbe Shlita. The meeting took place on Wednesday evening the eve of 13 Shevat.

Hoenlein, who has spent his career working on behalf of the Jewish People, meets with national leaders in both the United States and Israel. He was reportedly received warmly by the rebbe, as the two discussed events pertinent to the Jewish People around the world.

This was not his first meeting with the rebbe, but this meeting was comprehensive, lasting over an hour. It is reported that the change in government in the United States was a topic discussed in depth as well.

Hoenlein is quoted saying “The rebbe is optimistic but at the same time, quite realistic with both feet planted firmly on the ground”.

Regarding Israel’s security, he reportedly explained the situation in Syria and the fighting with ISIS in Egypt are both concerns for the State of Israel. He also expressed his hope that the upcoming meeting in Washington between Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump will be successful.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)



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