Attacker assaults rabbi in random NYC incident shortly after hitting stranger at a gas station, police say
A man attacked a rabbi in Brooklyn late Wednesday without any provocation, shortly after allegedly punching another man pumping gas nearby, authorities reported. Eric Avrutov, 31, who has a history of arrests—five to be exact, including one for a similar assault just two days earlier—reportedly attacked the 66-year-old rabbi around 9:20 p.m. on Dahill Road […]
Rabbi Attacked at Bus Stop Close to Milan’s Jewish Area
Rabbi Assaulted in Milan A 60-year-old rabbi was attacked and verbally abused by three young men, reportedly of Arab descent, while he was waiting for a bus near the Jewish quarter in Milan, Italy. This incident happened on a Wednesday evening, and local media outlets reported that the assailants identified the rabbi by his clothing. […]
Rabbi in New York caught in underage sex operation and allegedly brought repugnant item to hotel, police report
Rabbi Arrested in Underage Sex Sting A rabbi was apprehended along with seven other men for allegedly attempting to arrange sexual encounters with minors, and he possessed a troubling item at the time of his arrest. This sting operation was executed by the New York State Police in partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigation […]
Beverly Hills rabbi uncovers questionable ties to terrorism in $400M LA mega-mansion deal
A rabbi from Beverly Hills is raising alarms over a $400 million mansion sale in Los Angeles, suggesting that the proceeds could be used to fund terrorism. Rabbi Pini Danner is set to protest on Thursday outside the West Hollywood office of Beverly Hills Estates, a luxury real estate firm tied to the family of […]
‘How’s The Rabbi?’: Authorities Claim Insider Traders Employed Unusual Code To Conceal Multi-Million-Dollar Operation
FBI and DOJ Charge 30 in Insider Trading Case The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Wednesday that they have indicted 30 individuals for allegedly using insider knowledge to orchestrate a trading scheme that generated tens of millions in profits. Nineteen of the defendants were arrested on the […]
Top corporate lawyers face allegations of profiting millions from insider trading with odd phrases like, ‘How’s the rabbi?’
A group of high-profile corporate lawyers stands accused of using odd code names like “rabbis” to refer to certain mergers, while engaging in insider trading regarding major deals for over a decade, reportedly earning millions in the process. Federal prosecutors have provided this information. Nicolo Nurafchan, who once worked as a mergers and acquisitions attorney […]
Stranger attacks NYC rabbi after insulting remarks in a hate-driven incident on Holocaust Remembrance Day
On Wednesday, police and prosecutors reported an incident where a rabbi was verbally and physically assaulted on Holocaust Remembrance Day. The attack occurred as the rabbi, a 32-year-old member of the Bukharian Jewish community and wearing a yarmulke, was walking near the intersection of Queens Boulevard and 71st Street at around 3 p.m. on Tuesday. […]
Rabbi assaulted in NYC on Holocaust Remembrance Day, suspect taken into custody
Rabbi Attacked in New York City on Holocaust Remembrance Day A rabbi was assaulted in New York City on Tuesday, which coincided with International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Local authorities characterized the incident as a “targeted act of hate.” The New York City Police Department reported that the attack happened just before 3 p.m. at an […]
Rabbi removed from MLK Day event due to connections with Israel
A rabbi from California has alleged that his invitation to lead the closing prayer at a Martin Luther King Jr. Day event was withdrawn due to his associations with Israel. Rabbi Hanan Levelman, affiliated with the Tiphareth Israel Synagogue in San Diego, shared details on Instagram about his disinvitation from the All People’s Celebration taking […]
Rabbi criticizes Australia’s reaction to the Hanukkah shooting at Bondi Beach
Rabbi Condemns Inaction After Shooting at Hanukkah Celebration in Australia Following a tragic shooting that marred Hanukkah festivities at Bondi Beach in Australia, leaving 40 injured and at least 15 dead, New York’s senior rabbi has voiced his condemnation of the Australian authorities’ inaction. Among the casualties were two well-known rabbis, underscoring the severity of […]