AUSTRALIA
SBS
Abuse victim and former Yeshiva student Manny Waks has welcomed the resignation of a senior Australian Rabbi.
Rabbi Zvi Telsner yesterday announced he would step down as head of Melbourne’s Yeshiva Centre, which manages schools including Yeshiva College.
In a letter to the Jewish community on Tuesday evening, Rabbi Telsner apologised for the way he dealt with child sex abuse victims and their families.
“We must all be aware of how our words and actions impact on others and therefore would like to apologise for my conduct and urge everyone to show compassion and support towards victims and their families,” he said.
Speaking with SBS from France this morning, Mr Waks said the decision was necessary.
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