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| Ex-Chief Rabbi of Vienna Arie Folger |
arie.folger@gmail.com
Dear Rabbi Arie Folger,
We were in contact some months ago when I readily admit to knowing very little about the case and readily swallowed what you told me.
Since then, I have learnt a lot more most of which is horrifying. Yes, Adrian is right, the Austrian Court system is thoroughly corrupt. One judge who is highly prejudiced against Beth was allowed to preside over the case each time it came to court and even on appeal when an independent judge should have been appointed. That would never be allowed in England and shows an unprecented level of corruption in the Austrian court system. I long for the day when both Thau and the vile Gottlicher are brought to book for their crimes. Gottlicher is being investigated and about time. They should both be struck off, hopefully imprisoned for abusing their positions and never be allowed to practise again.
The role of IKG and the various rabbis such as yourself, defies belief. What is the point of being so ritualistically religious if you don't act ethically and kindly?
And where are the boys? Why did they not have their bnei mitzvah ceremonies? Why have they been allowed to disappear with their abusive and mentally unstable father? Is no-one concerned for the safety of those boys? I ask you again, where are they?
No more being economical with the truth. No more telling me I don't know the whole story, how without proof and with false statements from 'friends' Beth was deemed mentally unfit to care for the children. A false psychiatric report dubiously obtained is not evidence.
When you stand and are judged by the highest court you and your colleagues will be found doubly wanting. You were supposed to use your position to be a good Jew and make the world a better place. You have failed miserably.
Yours,
Ruth Leveson
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