WASHINGTON, DC [CHI] — In a list of fifty most influential Rabbis compiled by Newsweek, Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky was named as the fourth most influential Rabbi. Rabbi Krinsky was the Rebbe's secretary for some forty years and more recently, he is the chairman of educational and social services arms of Chabad.
Yehuda Krinsky Fourth Most Influential Rabbi
WASHINGTON, DC [CHI] — In a list of fifty most influential Rabbis compiled by Newsweek, Rabbi Yehuda Krinsky was named as the fourth most influential Rabbi. Rabbi Krinsky was the Rebbe’s secretary for some forty years and more recently, he is the chairman of educational and social services arms of Chabad.
Excerpt from Newsweek
4. Yehuda Krinsky (2008 Ranking #4) Krinsky’s impact continues to grow as the global leader of the Chabad movement.
Visit Newsweek.com/id/192430 for the full list.
theres only one leader
“leader of the chabad movement”?
if The Besh t held a Goat in his arms
This is further proof of the Rebbe’s Gadlus!
where is R.Boteach?
How do thy measure the Corolation
moishe
He’s awesome!!!
what a special person.
not really
if he would have the most power in lubavitch, he would definetely be what they write..
but r’ yudel has zero power..
avraham/levi shemtov, kotlarsky, gutnick, …
not really, but a kiddush lubavitch anyways
Yechi Yudel!!!
The new Rebbe!
krinsky?
doesnt have any influnce, shemtov and kotlarsky do.
thats the way i see it
equality first
who has power?
the only person that has power is the Rebbe,
under that everyone is about equal-
kotlarsky shemtov and krinsky are all the same thing!!
but for the world, to them it seems he does
which is ok for them,
but “mir zaynen dem rebbins kinder”
Snort
What about Rabbi Dovid mendelbaum, he should be #1!
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Wasn’t he #2 a couple of year ago? With the economic turmoil everyone seems to be falling lower on these lists ;)
I would certainly agree that Rabbi Dovid mendelbaum has more influance than Rabbbi Krinski.
yoshev rosh
avremel is by far more influential, inside lubavitch as well as by the world at large
a thought to ponder
a thought to ponder
if chabd lubavitch is such a great and powerfull force in the world why is there only one lubavitcher on the list
(some might count shmuley boteach ) but i mean official ones
Shmuel
The world saw true leadership in Rabbi Krinsky after the Mumbai massacre.
His demeanor on the international tv scene was very malcchusdi and befitting for Lubavitch and the Rebbe. The world saw that and was very impressed.
I guess the Rebbe knew who he was choosing when he chose him for all the positions he put him (sorry, commenters commenting above, who seem to think differently).
Chana Sarah
Your picture of Rabbi Krinsky at the Mumbai press conference says it all!
He portrayed Lubavitch as strong, fearless, committed, dignified and responsible.
This is the face of Lubavitch and of representing the Rebbe and his leadership. This is what Newsweek means.
onestepatatime
Lubavitch carries Yudel Krinsky. And not Yudel Krinsky carries Lubavitch. Basically the more Lubavitch grows the more important Yudel Krinsky thinks he is. But does he carry much say inside Lubavitch itself?? Can he tell the shluchim what to do and what not to do?? Do the shluchim have to listen to his opinion?? Do Lubavitchers in Crown Heights have to listen to him?? Does Crown Heights ask his opinion on matters of Crown Heights? Can someone please explain what exactly makes him a powerhouse inside of Lubavitch??
Moshe Leib
Looks like the chazal knew what they were saying when they said “Kol Haboreiach…” – whoever runs from kovod, the kovod runs after him. And furthermore: whoever chases after kovod, the kovod escapes from him.
V’dal and clear as day.
A Shliach
It’s not Krinsky, peoples – it’s Lubavitch. His name is there because he’s the spokesman, especially after Mumbai. You think the guys who compile these lists actually pay attention to details??? They’re paid flunkies!
Yosef Tzvi
How ridiculous, all these comments!
It’s the Rebbe, not his chasidim that’s being honored here.
Of course its rabbi Krinsky they pin it on, he represented the Rebbe to the world for more than forty years, and still does, tzu langer gezunter yahren.
So stop the nonsense, and be happy that the Lubavitch is being honored despite what the m’s have done to it.
Lchaim! Lchaim Ulevracho!
The Rebbe Made Us All Leaders
What was so “strong and fearless” about him during the Mumbai aftermath. He was up there blubbering his head off (just like all of us at home). You call this guy a leader?
asdf
To Shmuel:
Are you kidding, he was horrible, his wording and presentation were horrible, he couldn’t mutter a proper word that depicted his “Leadership”, the Rebbe didn’t pick him, it’s a farce, until I see “Signed” authentic letters placing him in charge, he doesn’t get my vote.
crown heighters!
say whatever you want but dont say that he is the next Rebbe!!
your not a lubavitcher if you say there is someone else than the Rebbe!!!!!!!!!!!
the Rebbe is our King!!! and no one else!
the Rebbe could have helpers but dont confuse them with the King!
happy pesach
klutzkashe
he used to have a hadras ponim
Shmuel Goldberg
First off…
your title should have stated
Rabbi Krinsky, Fourth Most Influential Rabbi
Instead of:Yehuda Krinsky Fourth Most Influential Rabbi
A little respect on your site please.
moshe
to asdf: Until I don’t see a letter from your shrink that you can tie your shoes, stop writing and posting.
Akiva
Why DID the Rebbe choose people like rabbis Hodakov Mindel and Krinsky?
Should’ve checked first with Crownheights.info readers.
What a shame.
bracha
Here we go again, every time krinsky is mentioned there has to be some wiseguys to open their mouths and say something negative.
Shliach
Its amazing how much hatred and sarcasm is senced here and on Yud Alef Nissan noch….
koolchossid
imho Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky is the most influential Rabbi in the world
Shlomo
Somebody wrote above the Shemtovs. the washington dc son has less power because the Obama staff knows he is a Republican and was big time for Bush and McCain. He hurt himself very much in the last 8 years. Reform and Modern Orthodox do better by Obama now.