Rabbi Berel Lazar, accompanied by Rabbi Zalman Leib Markowitz and Chabad activist R’ Eli Slavin, visited the Satmar Rebbe of Williamsburg, Harav Zalman Leib Teitelbaum, where they discussed the state of Russian Jewry, the activities of shluchim, and the historical ties between Chabad and Satmar.

Rabbi Berel Lazar, the Chief Rabbi of Russia, currently visiting the United States, visited the Satmar Rebbe Harav Zalman Leib Teitelbaum in Williamsburg. For over an hour, the two discussed the state of Russian Jewry, the activities of shluchim throughout the former Soviet Union, and the historical ties between the Chabad and Satmar dynasties.

The Rebbe expressed deep interest and admiration for Rabbi Lazar’s dedication and efforts on behalf of Yemenite and Iranian Jews, as well as the work of the educator, Rabbi Zalman Leib Markowitz, who was present at the meeting.

Accompanying Rabbi Lazar was Chabad activist R’ Eli Slavin of Crown Heights.

After presenting the Rebbe with his new book, “Shlach Lachmecha,” the guest and host shared a toast and exchanged New Year blessings.

Rabbi Lazar arrived in New York at the head of a group of one hundred supporters of his institutions to participate in selichos at the Rebbe’s Ohel.