Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu Denies Cash Allegations Over Cemetery Management

The office of Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu responded to recent accusations regarding cash dealings at a cemetery, stating that most claims were raised a decade ago, thoroughly investigated by authorities, and found baseless. They emphasized that Rabbi Eliyahu has never accepted any payment for his work, including matters related to the cemetery, where he is not involved in management or operations.

The cemetery administration also addressed the allegations, describing them as a deceitful attempt by an impersonator to trap honest individuals who only wished to help, by fabricating a false impression of genuine distress and serious concerns about delaying burials. They confirmed that Rabbi Eliyahu is not engaged in selling graves or in the cemetery's daily management.

These statements aim to clarify the rabbi's non-involvement and to dismiss the accusations as unfounded and misleading, reaffirming the integrity of both Rabbi Eliyahu and the cemetery's administration.