Teitelbaum is one of two leaders of the Satmar Hasidic sect, which has about 65,000 to 75,000 members living in insular enclaves around the world, most in New York City and surrounding towns.

(JTA) – As COVID-19 test positivity rates continue to climb in Orthodox communities in New York, a major leader of the Satmar Hasidic sect was put on a ventilator Wednesday morning after ...