AUSTRALIA
The Age
September 1, 2015
Chloe Booker
Yeshivah Centre chief rabbi Zvi Telsner has stood down after he allegedly accused sex abuse victims of trying to destroy his community, calling one “crazy”.
Rabbi Telsner resigned after it was revealed he had berated a victim during a conversation about the centre’s leadership following a cover-up of sexual abuse within the centre.
He wrote a letter to the community on Tuesday, apologising for his conduct towards victims and their families, saying it did not demonstrate the centre’s values.
“I have decided to stand down from my position as rabbi at the Yeshivah Centre, effective immediately,” he wrote.
“We all must be aware of how our words and actions impact on others and therefore would like to take this opportunity to apologise for my conduct and urge everyone to show compassion and support towards victims and their families throughout the moised and broader community.”
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