Rabbinical Judge Warned for Fund Appeal, Avoids Disciplinary Trial
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Rabbinical court judge Avraham Zerbib received a formal warning for violating ethical rules by soliciting donations for a "Hilltop Youth" fund. The Commissioner for Complaints Against Judges, Kola, found the complaint justified but opted for a warning instead of disciplinary action due to Zerbib's remorse and military service. Zerbib had previously been found to have violated ethical rules for a remark about "stirring up Gaza."
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Rabbinical judge Avraham Zerbib received a formal warning for violating ethical rules.
- The violation involved an appeal for donations to a "Hilltop Youth" fund.
- Commissioner Kola found the complaint against Zerbib to be justified.
- Zerbib avoided disciplinary proceedings due to remorse and reserve military service.
- This is the second time Zerbib has faced a justified ethical complaint.
Rabbinical court judge Avraham Zerbib has received a formal warning after an investigation found he violated ethical rules by calling for donations to a "Hilltop Youth" fund. The complaint against Zerbib was examined by the Commissioner for Complaints Against Judges, Kola, who determined the complaint was justified.
Despite the justified complaint, Kola decided against recommending disciplinary proceedings against Zerbib. This decision was based on Zerbib's reserve military service, his "complete remorse," and his commitment to cease all future media and public appearances. The warning will be recorded in his personal file.
Kola cautioned that any similar conduct in the future would necessitate "exhausting all disciplinary measures" against Zerbib. This is not the first time Zerbib has faced such a complaint; in February, Kola also found Zerbib to have violated ethical rules for judges and rabbinical court judges, stemming from a remark he made about "stirring up Gaza."
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