Rabbi Yoel Meshihovitch

Rabbi Yoel Meshihovitch is a prominent Hasidic rabbi and scholar. He is the leader of the Satmar Hasidic dynasty and has written extensively on rabbinic law and scholarship. He is known for his strict adherence to traditional Jewish law and his opposition to modernizing reforms. Rabbi Meshihovitch has been a vocal critic of Zionism and has called for the establishment of a Jewish state in Israel. He has also been involved in various controversies throughout his career, including a high-profile dispute with the Israeli government over the status of the Satmar community in Jerusalem. Despite his controversies, Rabbi Meshihovitch remains a respected figure in the Hasidic community and is widely regarded as one of the most influential rabbis of his generation.