Sunday, September 18, 2005

Nepotism file in London

A as a sequel to the discussion on this blog about nepotism comes this passionate plea from the Frummer? Y Heartless & Stubborn?
One would have thought that a public institution such as a school would be run by a publicly appointed committee, and headed by one or more prominent local Rabbonim. In this case, it is run by one lone "Rabbi" who, along with his wife, act as judge, jury and executioner, and for all we know, both draw a salary for all three positions as well. The title of Rabbi he uses is inherited, not earned, and despite him not really being referred to as such amongst us Heimishe, he is introduced and addressed by his fake Rabbi title when he represents us in the outside world, for it gives him credence, authority he has not earned nor does he deserve. His position as head of the school too, he owes to his lineage, not talents, for his father was the school's founder.