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Rabbi Gersh Lazarow
January 12, 2023, 10:50 am
Former TBI rabbi censured
The former senior rabbi has been cited for disciplinary action by the Central Conference of American Rabbis.
By
Peter Kohn
February 3, 2022, 9:20 am
Rabbi Lazarow, TBI part company
Rabbi Gersh Lazarow, senior rabbi of Temple Beth Israel, and the shule's board arrived at a mutually agreed decision.
January 31, 2022, 6:15 pm
Rabbi Lazarow, TBI part company
By
Peter Kohn
January 20, 2022, 1:17 pm
Fresh allegations against Rabbi Lazarow
Fresh allegations against Rabbi Lazarow have emerged, with a paper on shechitah, co-written with a fellow student at Hebrew Union College (HUC), now an ordained US rabbi, now under scrutiny.
By
Peter Kohn
December 9, 2021, 12:00 am
Rabbi Robuck takes 12-month role at TBI
His appointment follows the standing down of Rabbi Gersh Lazarow, TBI’s senior rabbi, amid allegations that he plagiarised sermons, drashes and articles.
By
Peter Kohn
November 24, 2021, 8:42 am
Rabbi Lazarow stands down
Rabbi Lazarow’s decision to stand down, made shortly after he returned from medical leave, came days after new claims involving 25 alleged incidents of plagiarism dating back to 2012.
By
Peter Kohn
November 18, 2021, 10:00 am
TBI reviewing claims as Rabbi Lazarow returns
Allegations about plagiarism surfaced in September. Rabbi Lazarow told The AJN this week, "I look forward to getting on with my work and serving our community."
By
Peter Kohn
October 28, 2021, 12:00 am
TBI taking ‘allegations of plagiarism very seriously’
"As the community is aware, Rabbi Lazarow is on medical leave. As such, the board is restricted in conversations and processes that in the ordinary course of events might have already occurred."
By
Peter Kohn
October 21, 2021, 11:40 am
TBI’s Rabbi Gersh Lazarow accused of plagiarism
Temple Beth Israel says it is “aware of these serious allegations and is considering next steps,” adding Rabbi Lazarow “is on medical leave and our primary concern is for his wellbeing”.
By
Peter Kohn
August 27, 2020, 9:49 am
Rescuing Rosh Hashanah
Subject to government approval, organisers are planning shofar blowing in local parks within earshot of residents so they can fulfil the mitzvah of hearing the shofar sounded.
By
Peter Kohn
November 18, 2019, 6:30 am
Boost to TBI’s security
Melbourne's Temple Beth Israel synagogue received a grant of more than $200,000 towards bolstering security and safety.
By
Peter Kohn
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