Yoeli Landau, the mega-wealthy Satmar tycoon and philanthropist from New York, is the subject of a recent feature article in Mishpacha magazine, titled “Declaration of Independence.” The article presents his philosophy, which is a fascinating cocktail of values - modern American materialism given a Jewish spin, positive Chazal-based values that go against charedi trends,and horrible anti-Israel values.

The modern American dream is financial success and material wealth. Landau has aced that one. ...