In an unprecedented show of support, the leadership of some of Boro Park�s largest Hassidic organizations have unanimously thrown their endorsements to Simcha Eichenstein in his bid to represent New York State�s 48th Assembly District (Boro Park, Midwood, Bensonhurst).

Tonight, the leaders of the Bobov, Satmar, Ger, Belz, Bobov-45 and Satmar mosdos�the six largest Chasidic groups in Boro Park�officially endorsed Eichenstein. The timing of the endorsement was no coincidence; it was meant to demonstrate unity among the mosdos and strength in their exceptional show of support for a local candidate.

�We encourage all our community members to support Simcha Eichenstein in his upcoming election for State Assembly� wrote the leaders of the Satmar community Rabbi Naftule Tzvi Schwartz and Rabbi Berl Lefkowitz in an open letter to the community. �We feel it of importance to express our early support to Mr. Eichenstein, who will be a great representative for our community.�

A letter from leaders of the Bobov community expressed similar sentiments: �As someone who�s been serving our community for the past 15 years, and has helped many individuals and organizations, Simcha Eichenstein deserves our strong support.�

�I am truly humbled and grateful for this warm show of support,� said Eichenstein, a lifelong resident of Boro Park and a well-known member of the community. �How appropriate to stand together as one voice, one people as we head into Shavuos, where we stood as one during Matan Torah.

�Whenever our mosdos stand together and our community actively engages in the political process, we gain great respect from Albany leaders, and our voice becomes that much stronger. I have always been proud to be part of our exceptional community. Having the strong and united support of community leaders is gratifying. I promise to continue working hard to be worthy of this support.�

For years, Simcha Eichenstein has worked tirelessly on behalf of the community. For the past three and a half years, he has served on Mayor de Blasio�s policy team in Albany, where he has been responsible for legislation important to New York City. Prior to his City Hall appointment, Simcha served as a senior advisor to State Comptroller Thomas Dinapoli.

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