Court extends custody of rabbi suspected of rape by deception

32 women come forward to accuse Yosef Paryzer, a US citizen and married with kids, of using alias ‘Jack Segal’ on dating apps to pursue long-term relationships

By ToI Staff 3 September 2023, 5:09 pm 8

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Rabbi Yosef Paryzer, who was convicted of of using the alias "Jack Segal" to deceive up to 12 women into having sexual relations with him (Israel Police)

The Jerusalem Magistrate’s Court on Sunday extended the remand of a man accused of using a fake identity to meet women on dating sites and have sexual relations with them under false pretenses.

Rabbi Yosef Paryzer, 35, an American citizen who is married with children, is suspected of rape by deception and will remain in police custody until at least Thursday.

According to a police statement, the suspect used the alias “Jack Segal” on dating sites and gave false details about his life to the alleged victims, with whom he engaged in concurrent months-long relationships.

The statement alleged that along with lying about his name and marital status, Paryzer would falsely promise the women that he was interested in a long-term relationship or getting married and having a family.

Police said they have obtained 32 statements from women suspected to have fallen victim to similar ruses used by Paryzer.