Manny Waks
County Court of Victoria
March 26, 2026, 11:22 am
Manny Waks abuser sentenced
Velvel Serebryanski given largely suspended sentence over historic abuse of Manny Waks.
By AJN STAFF
Manny Waks outside the County Court. Photo: Facebook.
December 8, 2025, 2:39 pm
Serebryanski found guilty of abuse
A Victorian jury delivered a guilty verdict in Manny Waks’ child abuse case.
By AJN STAFF
Velvel Serebryanski. Photo: Screenshot
April 27, 2023, 10:00 am
‘Relief and vindication’
Child sexual abuse advocate Manny Waks' alleged abuser has been arrested in New York City and will now face an extradition process to Melbourne.
By Mia Gardiner
Malka Leifer being brought to a courtroom in Jerusalem in February 2018. Photo: AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean
December 10, 2020, 12:00 am
Appeal verdict due within weeks
The Supreme Court hearing in Israel saw Leifer’s lawyers reiterate claims she would not receive a fair trial in Australia and that the alleged abuse was consensual.
By Evan Zlatkis
From the WebSeptember 4, 2020, 10:33 am
Activists call for review into Leifer’s evasion of extradition
'It has been clear to practically everyone following this case that Malka Leifer has taken the Israeli judicial system for a major ride', said campaigner Manny Waks.
Former principal Malka Leifer, wanted in Australia for child sex abuse crimes, seen at the Jerusalem District Court, February 14, 2018. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
July 9, 2020, 11:00 am
Leifer appeals extradition ruling
Malka Leifer's legal team has launched an appeal in the Jerusalem Supreme Court over a recent decision which found Leifer fit to face justice.
By AJN STAFF
Yaakov Litzman at a press conference about the coronavirus at the Health Ministry in Jerusalem, on March 4, 2020. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)
April 26, 2020, 5:52 am
‘May justice prevail’: Litzman departs Health Ministry
With Yaakov Litzman announcing he will step down as health minister, it's hoped a significant barrier for Malka Leifer’s extradition to Australia has now been removed.
By AJN STAFF
Manny Waks. Photo: Peter Haskin
April 8, 2020, 12:00 pm
RCANZ vs RCANZ
While many believed Manny Waks' appointment as RCANZ president was merely a joke, Waks confirmed to The AJN this week, 'Sadly, it’s all 100 per cent accurate'.
By Evan Zlatkis
Manny Waks (right) pictured with Australian ambassador to Israel Chris Cannan and Australian Attorney-General Christian Porter.
January 10, 2020, 5:45 am
Lessons learned
Some people accused me of being responsible for this matter being reported in the media in the first place, which of course had nothing to do with me.
By Manny Waks
A private investigator tracked Malka Leifer as she did shopping in Bnei Brak on December 14, 2017.
January 10, 2020, 5:21 am
Leifer fit to face extradition: report
"We cannot believe this day has come," alleged victim Dassi Erlich said.
By Joshua Levi
Manny Waks (right) pictured with Australian ambassador to Israel Chris Cannan and Australian Attorney-General Christian Porter.
December 19, 2019, 7:36 am
Attorney-General holds Leifer talks
Porter: 'Israel understands the seriousness of the Malka Leifer issue for Australia and they know we have a strong commitment to seeing this resolved'.
By Joshua Levi
December 10, 2019, 7:00 pm
Leifer: psych panel decision adjourned
A Jerusalem District Court judge has given a one-month extension to the psychiatric panel assessing Malka Leifer’s fitness to stand trial for extradition; hearing to resume in Jan.
By Manny Waks
November 14, 2019, 11:36 am
Shock at Yeshivah
Waks: 'Goldhirsch is now effectively back in charge of the safety and wellbeing of children, which is a disgrace and yet another slap in the face to victims/survivors'.
By Joshua Levi
David Cyprys.
October 16, 2019, 10:00 am
Cyprys to be released today
The AJN understands that David Cyprys will be banned from the Yeshivah Centre, and that security guards will be told not to allow him on the campus.
By AJN STAFF
September 24, 2019, 3:24 pm
‘How much more emotional pain?’
Alleged child sexual abuser Malka Leifer will face a fresh assessment in December to decide if she is mentally fit to face an extradition trial.
By Nathan Jeffay
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