Rabbi to Israel's Elite Gifts Billionaire a Torah Scroll for 80th Birthday
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Rabbi Yaakov Gluberman, known for his connections to Israel's elite, visited billionaire Rami Ungar to celebrate his 80th birthday. Gluberman presented Ungar with a traditional tallit as a symbol of their long friendship. Ungar, a prominent businessman and owner of Kia importer Talcar, has known Gluberman for many years, attending his son's wedding in 2007. Gluberman heads the "Yad L'Yad" charity, assisting needy families.
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- Rabbi Yaakov Gluberman gifted billionaire Rami Ungar a tallit for his 80th birthday.
- Gluberman is known for his extensive connections to Israel's business, political, and sports elite.
- Rami Ungar is a prominent Israeli billionaire, primarily known as the owner of Kia importer Talcar.
- The friendship between Gluberman and Ungar dates back at least to 2007.
- Gluberman leads the "Yad L'Yad" charity, which supports needy families and the elderly.
Rabbi Yaakov (Yankele) Gluberman, a prominent figure known for his connections to Israel's wealthiest business leaders, senior politicians, military figures, and sports stars, visited Israeli billionaire Rami Ungar to celebrate his 80th birthday. Gluberman, who heads the "Yad L'Yad" charity in Lod, has maintained personal relationships with many well-known personalities for decades, alongside his charitable work for needy families.
Gluberman, accompanied by his son Bezalel, the charity's CEO, presented Ungar with a special birthday gift: an ornate tallit (prayer shawl). This traditional Jewish item was chosen as a symbol of their long-standing friendship, diverging from the typical luxury gifts often given to businessmen of Ungar's stature.
Rabbi Gluberman is no stranger to Israel's corridors of power, having been photographed with figures such as former President Shimon Peres, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Gideon Sa'ar. He is also known as the "Rabbi of Maccabi Tel Aviv" due to his ties with the basketball team and its personnel, including coach Pini Gershon, and has been called the "Rabbi of the Sports World" for cultivating relationships across various sports teams.
The connection between Gluberman and Ungar is long-standing. Ungar was a guest at the wedding of Gluberman's son in 2007, an event attended by prominent business and political figures, including businessmen Aharon Frankel and Roni Mana, and former Shin Bet head Yaakov Peri. This past attendance highlights the enduring relationship between the two, continuing to the present birthday celebration.
Rami Ungar is a prominent Israeli magnate, with an estimated net worth in the billions of dollars. He is primarily known as the owner of Talcar, the importer of Kia vehicles in Israel, but his business interests extend far beyond the local automotive market. Since 2000, Gluberman has led the "Yad L'Yad" charity, which assists low-income families, the elderly, and Holocaust survivors, leveraging his influential connections to aid those in need.