NYPD Mourns Loss of Longtime ‘Spiritual Heart’ Rabbi Chaplain
Beloved chaplain comforted families of fallen officers and successfully used a pastrami sandwich to talk a hostage-taker into surrendering his weapon.
Rabbi Alvin Kass, who assumed the role in 1966, held the dual distinction of being both the youngest chaplain and longest-serving chaplain in NYPD history. Via NYPD
