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Mayors, rabbis arrested in NJ corruption probe
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Published: 23.07.09, 22:11
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1. First Madoff, then this...
John ,   Europe   (07.23.09)
Antisemites will have a filed day. I think it is time we bring back good old public kareth and public excommunications. When both chief rabbis from Israel publicly excommunicate these freaks then it'll ease the effect. BUT NO! They have bigger problem if some poor housekeeping lady accidentally brushed her milk sponge on meat plate! Used to be orthodox Jew. Not anymore. NOT with these in charge. If they are going to Olam haBa, then I renounce that Olam haBa.
2. Great. Thanks a lot Rabbis.
A Jew ,   Israel   (07.23.09)
3. Thanks for nothing, you kakers!
Daria ,   Israel   (07.23.09)
Being a Jew's tough, being a Jew's rough. Whenever one asshole commits a crime, we all get collectively punished by it and will have to deal with international criticism. When some Italian messes up, no one judges the rest of his nation by that single man's deeds but Jews apparently got a different status. And so, when some Jew in the US, who's already swimming in cash, is caught money-laundering or committing fraud, a dirt-poor git like myself will get funny looks and criticism for what he did. Same goes to you, fellas, when you go abroad and encounter non-Jews. It is that one spoon of shit that will spoil a whole bucket of buttermilk.
4. Corruption in New Jersey!?!?
Erastus CoupeDeVille ,   Ong's Hat, NJ USA   (07.23.09)
Sun rises in the east. Dogs bark.
5. #3 ASHKELON MAYOR CORRUPTION, OLMERT TO BE INDICTED,
.......DACON9   (07.23.09)
ISRAELI CITIZENS PERFECTED CORRUPTION FRAUD AND SCANDALS ON G'DS HOLY LAND..!!! THEN I CAN GO ON WITH YOUR SPIRITUAL CORRUTION ASIEE FROM YOUR JEWS MAKING DEALS WITH THE ENEMY ARABS. THE PITY IS THAT YOU ARE MAGINFIED ON A HOLY LAND TO THE WORLD AS **NOT THE LIGHT UNTO THE NATIONS... THE PITY IS THAT THE WORLD OF JEWS PAY THE PRICE FOR YOUR OWN DIRT...ON HOLY LAND. THE PITY IS THE WORLD RESPECTED JEWS AFTER 1967 WAR THEN *YOU GAVE AWAY WHAT THE TORAH SAYS IS OURS TEMPLE MOUNT AND JEWISH SELF RESPECT DIGNITY AND RIGHTS.. YOIU GAVE IT AWAY TO BE NICEY NICEY TO YOUR ENEMY AND GOT NOTHING FOR IT TAKE CARE OF YOUR OWN SINS YOU HAVE CAUSED THE NEXT WAR... THINK ABOUT THAT AMIGO DACON9 EMAIL: jewswithviews@gmail.com
6. Capital offense!
Steve   (07.23.09)
Another Chillul Hashem - a descration of the divine name. I say give them 150 years like Madoff; or better, death. Why should these Jews bring shame to all of Israel? At the time Madoff was arrested, I wanted him executed. This is inexcusable behavior on the part of Jews and in these difficult times, it is more reprehensible.
7. Wow!!!!!
Marco ,   Spain   (07.23.09)
Well, well, well. First it was Katsav with rape, then Olmert with theft and double billing, then Lieberman with fraud, corruption and money laundering, then it was Madoff ripping off the whole world including some holocaust survivors, and NOW the coming attraction: 'RABBIS caught with their pants down', coming to a theater near you!
8. to #1
Richard S. ,   Miami, USA   (07.23.09)
I used to be non-orthodox and now I am an Orthodox Jew. Sure it hurts to the bone when you see Rabbis indicted (indicted not convicted...wait until you see all the Fed evidence and trial before you pass judgement. ) Anyway, these things occur with all peoples, races and religion. Even humanist atheists go bad. Just because a small percentage go bad is no reason to use that as an excuse to be less observant. If you want to be less observant because you cannot handle it, then assume it but don't blame the actions of others if you choose to eat a cheeseburger at McDonald's. Additionally, given the temptations of life I am actually surprised that not more people follow in Madoff and other miscreants footsteps. The glass can be half full and not half empty.
9. Dacon #6
Steve   (07.23.09)
While I have sympathy for your point, as my late stepfather used to tell us, 'two wrongs do not make a right'. Steve
10. Several Rabbis????
Marco ,   Spain   (07.23.09)
Man oh man! I love this. Life is just too beautiful after all. Several Rabbis, all at once???? I thank God that I lived to see the day when corrupt, money hungry Rabbis are arrested in the U.S. Thank you Obama. I promise to vote for you in the next elections. I will fly fromSpain at my own expense if I have to just to vote for my man OBAMA!
11. #3 Daria
David Boehm ,   Los Angeles   (07.23.09)
Hey Daria, leave the Lakers out of this. They just became world champions for the 15th time, the old fashioned way. They earned it. They are not corrupt like your Rabbis!
12. Truly, we are all brothers in matters crooked
Cameron ,   USA   (07.23.09)
13. Let them rot in jail with one kidney
(07.23.09)
and give the other kidney for free away to someone in need.
14. to #10
Mario ,   Brazil   (07.23.09)
Obama? 10-year investigation?
15. the Rabbies why?
Benny ,   Jerusalem   (07.23.09)
I always wonder why is it that this article is focused on the Rabbies do you honestly think that everyone who wears a Kipa is a Rabbi?
16. awful
Barney ,   USA   (07.24.09)
It hurts to see Rabbis involved in this. Hopefully a trial will prove otherwise but if not they should pay the price. They are not above the law and in light of their position should be held to an even higher standard. as the saying goes another "shander far de goyim"
17. A disgrace to us!
aline ,   israel   (07.24.09)
18. IGNORANT CROOKS LIVING BY STRINGENCIES
Rabbi Jochanan ,   Gush Chalav   (07.24.09)
All these "rabbis" who live and teach by the most stringent of stringencies while they should not, since stringency should be practiced in private but only the law netto - without stringencies - should be taught, I wonder how they justify breaking the principle of Dinah deMalkhutha Dinah, the Law of the Land is the Law, given that it applies ONLY in monetary matters!
19. #11
jb   (07.24.09)
David, you imbicile She said "kakers" not "Lakers" ! Learn what that means, putz, before going off on a Jew-hating rant and proving Daria's point. Those particular rabbis may be corrupt (may be??!), but you've shown yourself to be a complete moron.
20. where are the demonstrations
ron ,   usa   (07.24.09)
So where are the haredi demonstrations in the streets? Makes you wonder!
21. `to # 6
ami ,   ny   (07.24.09)
first of all this rabbi are not guilty yet and you wana put them on the chair . second ...who do you think you are by saying they should put to death???(god) well i think i know...you are a very sick person ..and you should see a very good doctor for your brain defect...and also i really hope you will never never become a judge. go get a life b4 talking on any website
22. to# 1
ami ,   ny   (07.24.09)
23. to#1
to # 1 ,   ny   (07.24.09)
you have a problem with yourself .. i know people like you just wait wait wait for a story like this to happen to talk bad about religious people, but the real problem is with you .let me ask you ? you used to be orthodox ,and because of a problem like this you give up on your religion??? do you really think we believe you ... let me ask you again you ignorant ...when you get married and you have a kid and he does something you don't agree with you will throw him down the window??? well....if you really still think that about the rabbi i,m sure u will do this to your kids and again the problem is with you
24. # 7
J.K. ,   Brooklyn USA   (07.24.09)
Marco ! What's your secret ? that you managed to stay so honest in such a corrupt world.
25. Marco
Korem ,   New York, USA   (07.24.09)
Get a life, seriously. You are so pathetic. You have no happiness in your life except hearing a news story that shames Jews. You need to look long in the mirror and think about what your purpose is because as it stands you have no reason to be alive.
26. These ultra-orthodox claim to be the guardians of judaism???
Oren ,   Or Yehuda   (07.24.09)
What can be more depressing than watching these demagogues that claim to be the guardians of our traditions caught stealing? My G'd that is one of the ten commandments and not even that they can respect.
27. Wearing black hat and coat earns you no favors with G'd
Moshe ,   Ramat Gan   (07.24.09)
28. They should be sentenced in Israel
Yehuda ,   Tel-Aviv, Israel   (07.24.09)
I'll put them in prison myself
29. NJ Bust
Roneet ,   San Diego, CA   (07.24.09)
This is an embarassing day for all Jews in America - occuring during the 9 days before Av. These Jews have committed a real Hillul Hashem.
30. I personally know everybody involved and all i have to say
Abe ,   USA   (07.24.09)
All these Rabbis are very respected and give enormous amounts of charity throughout Israel. It is hard to get the truth from a paper nor to convince you. But just know one thing the person who pushed the rabbis and then snitched on them was convicted of bank fraud 3 years ago and in order to lighten his sentence he became a moser snitcher and pushed them to doing it as well. He is officially excommunicated from the jewish community. please don't badmouth anyone but him. Hope you can all be understanding.
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