Yeshiva head in Mea Shearim neighborhood arrested: Suspected of abusing his students

December 3, 2024   

A yeshiva head in the Mea Shearim neighborhood in Jerusalem was arrested today (Tuesday) by police officers from the central unit of the Jerusalem District, on suspicion of abusing his students and committing serious offenses against them on numerous occasions over the years. Wheelchair-accessible intercity buses: How will it work? The investigation into the suspicions of abuse of the helpless and serious offenses began following a report received by the police. It should be noted that in recent months, pashavils have been published in the Geula neighborhood and the surrounding area against the yeshiva head and his exploits. Several months ago, an investigation about him was also published on one of the television channels. According to the suspicion, the suspect, in his 50s, a resident of Jerusalem, who heads a yeshiva and community, abused and committed offenses against boys on several different occasions and over a period of years. This evening, the suspect was arrested by police detectives and tomorrow he will be brought to a hearing on the police request to extend his detention in court - in order to continue and complete the investigation into his case. In addition, the police have investigated a suspicion that there are additional boys who were harmed by the suspect's actions, and investigative actions are being taken to examine these suspicions. "The Israel Police will continue to thoroughly and sensitively investigate any suspicion of committing sexual offenses, especially offenses committed against minors and the helpless, with the aim of reaching the truth and bringing sex offenders to justice wherever they may be," the police statement said.