Rabbi Walter Homolka
Rabbi Walter Homolka, rector of the Abraham Geiger College, in the Liberal Jewish community's synagogue in Hanover, Germany in December 2016. (Julian Stratenschulte/picture alliance via Getty Images)
January 14, 2023, 9:15 pm
In a twist, German rabbi at scandal’s center cedes rabbinical school ownership to Berlin Jews
Surprise development is controversial.
By Toby Axelrod
Rabbi Walter Homolka, rector of the Abraham Geiger College, in the Liberal Jewish community's synagogue in Hanover, Germany in December 2016. (Julian Stratenschulte/picture alliance via Getty Images)
December 9, 2022, 9:21 am
Prominent German rabbi exits leadership roles as allegations against him confirmed
The scandal has shaken the foundations of modern liberal Judaism in Germany, and the report suggests that those foundations were weak because they rested largely on one individual.
By Toby Axelrod
Part of the University of Potsdam (Photo by A.Savin, FAL, via Wikimedia Commons)
October 28, 2022, 9:46 am
Prominent rabbi abused power but can still teach, German university investigation concludes
A separate investigation is underway to determine whether Rabbi Walter Homolka committed any criminal acts.
By Toby Axelrod
Henry Posner III, second from left, joins RDC-D staff and helpers on March 12. Photo courtesy of Henry Posner III
March 28, 2022, 3:13 pm
Pittsburgher’s train — and rabbinical students — shepherd Ukrainians to safety
In light of Jewish history, there's a dramatic backdrop to what's occurring on German platforms. For the moment, all Henry Posner III sees is the task ahead.
By Adam Reinherz
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