Who is Rabbi Levi Shemtov? 10 Facts About Ivanka Trump's Rabbi

1. Rabbi Levi Shemtov is a Chabad Hasid living in Washington, serving as the 'White House rabbi.' He is married to Nechama (née Feldman) and they are parents to seven children. 

2. Rabbi Shemtov's 'shul' (synagogue) is at the heart of the city's Orthodox community. It may be small, with about 50 attendees each Shabbat, but during holidays and the High Holy Days, about 250 worshippers gather there. 

3. Over the years, Rabbi Shemtov's reputation has spread far and wide. Despite the small size of his 'shul,' it has become a favored spot among Jewish politicians, including Joe Lieberman and Jack Lew. 

4. Known for keeping a low profile, Rabbi Shemtov tends to prefer working behind the scenes rather than being in the spotlight, although he is noted for significant contributions, like supervising the koshering of the White House kitchen. 

5. So far, Rabbi Shemtov has declined interviews with the media, in part due to his policy of maintaining privacy and not commenting on the identity of his community members or synagogue attendees.

6. The American media has referred to Rabbi Shemtov using various titles: 'the Capitol Hill Rabbi,' 'the Washington Institution Rabbi,' 'one of the most beloved figures in the capital,' 'one of the most intelligent politicians in town,' and more. 

7. Rabbi Shemtov leads extensive activities for the Jewish community in Washington, including an annual Chanukah candlelighting ceremony outside the White House that is broadcast on American television and warmly received by Jews and non-Jews alike. In 2012, for instance, the program attracted about 50 million views in the US alone. 

8. For years, Rabbi Shemtov has maintained close relationships with U.S. Congress members, leaders, and senior officials, as well as heads of states and governments. He also chairs the committee responsible for organizing the international Chabad conference 'Chabad Heritage,' which fosters interaction between rabbis and influential international figures globally. 

9. Rabbi Shemtov founded the Capitol Jewish Forum, a large political group on Capitol Hill designed to enhance and improve a sense of Jewish identity among Jewish Congress members. This group enjoys the support of both the American Senate and House of Representatives. 

10. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree - Rabbi Levi Shemtov is the son of Rabbi Avraham Isaac Shemtov, who serves as chairman of the World Chabad-Lubavitch organization and runs 'Beit Rivka' institutions in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.