Rabbi Shmuley Boteach's World Values Network Hits One Million Followers on Facebook

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, founder of the World Values Network, has the distinction of being the most "followed" rabbi in America! This past weekend, Rabbi Shmuley's Facebook page surpassed the 1 million followers mark! No other rabbi, and few other religious leaders, in America can tout as many Facebook followers. The page can be found under @RabbiShmuleyBoteach.

"Social media is the order of the day," said Rabbi Shmuley. "It allows us to engage people all over the world with our message of universal Jewish values, support for the State of Israel, stronger and healthier relationships, and the need for a spiritual life. Clearly, our honest and sometimes hard-hitting approach to the broad topics we address have resonated with a great and diverse group of our Facebook audience."

Rabbi Shmuley does not compromise in sharing his authentic position on a variety of issues. His Facebook page tackles many up-to-the-minute challenging topics found in today's current news cycle, including those surrounding Israel, its supporters and detractors, political topics, racial and spiritual issues, as well as relationship advice and how to have a successful modem marriage based on traditional Jewish values.

About The World Values Network The World Values Network's mission is to promote universal values in the media and throughout the world and advocate for democracy and human rights in the Middle East. Under the leadership of "America's Rabbi" Shmuley Boteach, The World Values Network has introduced tens of millions of Americans to the life-affirming and universal values of Judaism and the Jewish people. Together with global leaders and public personalities from every sphere, The World Values Network tackles today's pressing issues through global media campaigns, live events, debates, panels, forums and lectures at venues worldwide. They have also orchestrated media campaigns on behalf of the State Israel, emerging as one of the world's foremost champions of the Jewish state.

About Rabbi Shmuley: Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, "America's Rabbi," whom Newsweek and The Washington Post call "the most famous rabbi in America," is the founder of The World Values Network. He is also a best-selling international author who is currently publishing his newest book The Israel Warrior, Fighting Back for the Jewish State from Campus to Street Corner. Follow him on Facebook and on Twitter @RabbiShmuley.

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