Kesher Israel

Women suing ‘Peeping Tom’ rabbi want rabbinical court to pay, too

By Lauren Markoe — August 17, 2016
(RNS) In a class-action lawsuit, the victims ask for $100 million.

A year after ‘Peeping Tom’ rabbi’s arrest, his congregation perseveres

By Lauren Markoe — October 13, 2015
WASHINGTON (RNS) Kesher’s congregation has grieved for a year -- not for jailed Rabbi Barry Freundel, but for a trust shockingly broken.

‘Peeping Tom’ rabbi sentenced to more than 6 years

By Lauren Markoe — May 15, 2015
WASHINGTON (RNS) Prosecutors wanted him behind bars for 17 years. His lawyer asked for community service. The judge did neither.

‘Peeping-Tom rabbi’ seeks to avoid prison in voyeurism scandal

By Reuters — May 13, 2015
WASHINGTON (Reuters) "I was violated ... my rabbi is a pervert," one unidentified victim said, according to court documents.

‘Peeping Tom’ rabbi pleads guilty to 52 counts of voyeurism

By Lauren Markoe — February 19, 2015
WASHINGTON (RNS) "The scope and duration of these horrible crimes are still hard to completely comprehend," said Rabbi Barry Freundel's former synagogue.

D.C. rabbi accused of spying on naked women

By Lauren Markoe — October 15, 2014
WASHINGTON (RNS) Accused of spying on naked women, one of D.C.'s most prominent rabbis has been suspended without pay.
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