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Accused Spy Released to House Arrest on Eve of His Bar Mitzvah

By משה ויסברג

Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba

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Eli Lewin, a 21-year-old American student accused of espionage, was released from Gilboa Prison to house arrest on Friday after four months. The release followed intensive efforts by the Tzedek organization and senior lawyers, with a bail package of NIS 750,000 and a property. Lewin's release occurred just before his Bar Mitzvah and wedding celebrations. The development is seen as a significant achievement for the activists involved.

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Accused spy Eli Lewin was released from prison to house arrest on Friday.
Lewin, a 21-year-old American student, was held for four months on espionage charges.
His release was secured by the Tzedek organization and senior lawyers Uriel Korb and Menachem Stauber.
A bail package of NIS 750,000 and a property valued at NIS 3 million was arranged.
Lewin was released on the eve of his Bar Mitzvah and wedding.
He will be under house arrest at the home of activist Rabbi Chaim Meir Hirsch.

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Eli Lewin, a 21-year-old American student in Jerusalem accused of espionage, was released from Gilboa Prison to house arrest on Friday, the eve of the Sabbath. Lewin had been held for four months on suspicion of contacting an Iranian foreign agent. The release followed a Jerusalem District Court hearing, prompted by a Supreme Court decision to allow house arrest. This significant development is the result of extensive efforts by the "Tzedek" organization, led by activist Rabbi Moshe Margareten, who enlisted senior lawyers Uriel Korb and Menachem Stauber. They worked to secure Lewin's release, coordinating strategy with activist Rabbi Shimon Shisha. The bail package for Lewin includes NIS 750,000 and a house valued at approximately NIS 3 million, provided by a Jerusalem donor. Lewin will be under house arrest at the home of activist Rabbi Chaim Meir Hirsch. His release came just before his planned Bar Mitzvah celebration, with his wedding scheduled for the following day. The news coincided with the celebration of Rabbi Margareten's daughter's engagement, adding to the joy during a time of supposed sorrow for Lewin, who was meant to celebrate his Bar Mitzvah on the Sabbath of his release.

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