This singular impression fades rapidly. however. on closer inspection. Who was this rabbi. mayor. community leader. businessman. philanthropist. friend? It was. of course. Leibish Lefkowitz. Rabbi Lefkowitz. the humble immigrant who came to these shores shortly after the Second World War and settled in New York with his wife. operating a crystal and gift shop on Manhattans Lower East Side. which soon turned into Crystal Clear Industries Enterprise. one of the largest crystal companies in the United States. Rabbi Lefkowitz. the intrepid educator. who was president of the 18.000 student Satmar educational system. United Talmudical Academy and Beth Rachel. educating children from kindergarten through postrabbinical seminary.
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