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Israeli chief rabbi indicted on corruption

JERUSALEM (JTA) — Israel has prosecuted previous Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi Yona Metzger on debasement. The prosecution documented Tuesday details gift, extortion and tax evasion for accepting unlawful gifts for administrations he led in his part as boss rabbi. Metzger is blamed for tolerating about $2.6 million in influences — keeping almost $2 million for himself   Read More ... »