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Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu Denies Cash Allegations Over Cemetery Management

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First reported by Arutz Sheva · 2 hours ago

What happened

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu and cemetery officials deny allegations of cash dealings and mismanagement at the cemetery, calling the claims baseless and a deceptive attempt to mislead the public.

  • 01Most allegations against Rabbi Eliyahu were raised and dismissed a decade ago after investigation.
  • 02Rabbi Eliyahu has never accepted payment for his work, including cemetery-related matters.
  • 03He is not involved in the cemetery's management or grave sales.
  • 04Cemetery officials say the accusations stem from an impersonator's attempt to deceive honest people.
  • 05The claims falsely suggest serious distress and delays in burials at the cemetery.

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Channel 13Center · Hebrew56 minutes ago
Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu Denies Cash Allegations Over Cemetery Management
Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew2 hours ago
Investigation Reveals Cash Payment Controversy at Safed Cemetery Was Misrepresented

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