The two grand rabbis are the descendants of the first Hasidic leaders in Europe.

One day, he could wind up as the grand rabbi.

The central consistory consisted of three grand rabbis and two lay members.

But the grand rabbi has been silent.

The grand rabbi is a profound figure in Hasidism.

Among the Satmar, the grand rabbi also ultimately controls a powerful network of yeshivas and social services.

Satmar officials said the grand rabbi would not speak publicly about the matter.

The Kiryas Joel side says it was not the grand rabbi's voice on the tape.

Even if it was, they argue that the grand rabbi did not have the right to fire Mr. Friedman.

It's also a challenge to the leadership of the grand rabbi.