Yehiel Kalish

Rabbi legislator in Illinois loses Democratic primary bid

Yehiel “Mark” Kalish, who says he is the only rabbi ever to serve in the state’s legislature, had been appointed to fill an unexpired term in 2018.

By Marcy Oster March 18, 2020 12:18 pm

Yehiel Kalish, an Orthodox father of six, says he may be the first rabbi in any state legislature.

January 22, 2019 8:28 am

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