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Rabbi's Son Convicted in Chabad Abuse Scandal

12/5/2025

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Velvel Serebryanski, the son of a prominent Australian Chabad rabbi, was convicted on December 5, 2025, of molesting Manny Waks, an advocate for abuse victims, in Melbourne's Chabad-Lubavitch institutions.
Serebryanski denied the charges and will face a pre-sentencing hearing on December 12.
Manny Waks, an advocate for abuse victims, welcomed the verdict as justice served.
The case underscores a long-standing Australian Jewish community scandal linked to the Yeshivah Centre.

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Story summary

Velvel Serebryanski, the son of a prominent Australian Chabad rabbi, was convicted on December 5, 2025, of molesting Manny Waks, an advocate for abuse victims, in Melbourne's Chabad-Lubavitch institutions.
Serebryanski denied the charges and will face a pre-sentencing hearing on December 12.
Manny Waks, an advocate for abuse victims, welcomed the verdict as justice served.
The case underscores a long-standing Australian Jewish community scandal linked to the Yeshivah Centre.