New York City Mayor Eric Adams appoints first hassidic Jewish advisor

Joel Eisdorfer, a resident of Borough Park, is the first hassidic Jew to be appointed to the position of advisor to City Hall. He's the third Orthodox Jew in the Adams administration senior staff.

Democratic candidate for New York City Mayor Eric Adams reacts as he speaks after being declared victor at his election night party in Brooklyn, New York, US November 2, 2021.

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ByHALEY COHEN

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 02:47

Updated: FEBRUARY 16, 2022 07:37

New York City Mayor Eric Adams appoints first hassidic Jewish advisor

Joel Eisdorfer, a resident of Borough Park, is the first hassidic Jew to be appointed to the position of advisor to City Hall. He's the third Orthodox Jew in the Adams administration senior staff.

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New York City Mayor Eric Adams appoints first hassidic Jewish advisor

Joel Eisdorfer, a resident of Borough Park, is the first hassidic Jew to be appointed to the position of advisor to City Hall. He's the third Orthodox Jew in the Adams administration senior staff.

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