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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 430

Abraham Geiger College

Illustrative: Cantors and rabbis are ordained at a ceremony at Berlin’s Rykestrasse synagogue, September 5, 2024. In all, 55 candidates have been ordained since Geiger College opened in 1999. (Toby Axelrod/ JTA)
September 13, 2024, 8:15 am
Riven by scandal and uncertainty, a German Jewish community welcomes moment to celebrate
As Abraham Geiger College marks the graduation of 8 rabbis and cantors, its future remains precarious following its founder’s departure after accusations of misconduct
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/JTA)
September 21, 2023, 11:51 am
Final probe into prominent German Reform rabbi affirms abuse of power allegations
Investigation centers on actions by Rabbi Walter Homolka and his partner; the pair deny all allegations, including of sexual harassment
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/JTA)
January 30, 2023, 4:36 am
Germany’s liberal rabbinical association expels rabbi at center of sweeping scandal
Decision comes amid investigation into abuse of power, sexual harassment at rabbinical seminary under Rabbi Walter Homolka
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/JTA)
December 8, 2022, 10:35 pm
German rabbi exits leadership roles as report confirms allegations against him
Investigators commissioned by main Jewish group find that possibly criminal abuse of power and sexual harassment occurred at liberal rabbinical seminary under Rabbi Walter Homolka
By Toby Axelrod
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