Sex Abuse Rabbi Claims Innocence – Then Says He’s ‘Repenting’

ISRAEL
Arutz Sheva

By Tova Dvorin

Ezra Sheinberg has “repented” from misdeeds he apparently never committed, he claimed wildly Friday, after denying he ever sexually abused the 13 women who filed claims against him.

“I have never threatened any of the women,” Sheinberg stated Friday, in an interview with Yediot Aharonot. “The opposite is true. I tried and I was able to help many of them the most in their times of need and when they were subjected to great distress.”

Sheinberg also boasted throughout the interview about his alleged prestige – and said that it’s the only reason he is being accused of sexual assault.

“Many knocked on my door and asked my advice, including familiar names from the Jewish Home and some well-known and rich businessmen,” he stated. “I have become well-liked and accepted, and naturally it creates envy and anger among some parties, who were looking for a way to hurt me.”

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