So Disappointed

As if everyone who doesn't live in New Jersey already believes our state is totally corrupt, now they have many more reasons. It's so disappointing that the mayors of 3 cities are on the take, but rabbis ? I know I'm very naive, and I'm not a religious person. In fact, I don't believe in organized religion at all. Too many rules, and too much hypocrisy. But, I thought rabbis were maybe above that.

Turns out I'm wrong. The head rabbis of Deal and Brooklyn have been caught laundering money and trafficking in human organs. UGH! I was actually kind-of a member of that Syrian community for a time, being married (first time) to a Syrian Jew from Deal. Never truly accepted, I did, however, learn a lot about their customs and lifestyle. They are an extremely close-knit group, not allowing others in, and protecting their own. This is why I am so surprised that one of their own 'ratted'.

The sting that the FBI arranged employed a SY (short for Syrian Jew) Real estate developer. He was arrested a few years ago for fraud, and obviously, he made a deal with the FBI to implicate the rabbis of Deal & Brooklyn, as well as the mayors of 3 major towns in NJ.

I understand that money is the goal for almost everyone. And most people in that SY Community do have a lot of money. But I am just saddened that these supposed men of g-d stooped so low, and fell so far. It makes me kinda sick.

And it sure doesn't help our reputation in New Jersey, at all.