Chaim Levin
An Orthodox Jewish gay activist and blogger sued his cousin yesterday for allegedly preying on him for several years at a synagogue and at the relative’s home.
Chaim Levin, raised ultra-Orthodox, contends in a Brooklyn Supreme Court civil lawsuit that he was the victim of sexual abuse by Sholom Eichler, whose family owns two prominent Judaica stores.
Levin claims in court papers that Eichler assaulted him on a weekly basis from 1996 to 1999, starting when he was 6 years old.
The suit, which seeks unspecified monetary damages, says most of the abuse occurred at the home of Eichler and his parents, as well as at a synagogue to which both families belonged.
The suit comes as sex-abuse cases involving Brooklyn ultra-Orthodox Jews continue to make headlines, with prosecutors blaming pressure from the community for keeping victims from coming forward.
Eichler, who did not return calls, works for his family-run business,
Levin said he took his allegations to prosecutors last year, but no action was taken.
cliffnote: this story has no affiliation with the eichler's boro park store
Chaim Levin is currently not Orthodox, so why is he identified as being Orthodox in virtually all media reports?
ReplyDeleteHe was raised Orthodox, but he hasn't been Orthodox for years.
The article fails to mention that the alleged abuser was a minor himself at the time of the alleged abuse
ReplyDeleteWhat a circus
ReplyDelete2 kids 6-9 years old play doctor
It that a lawsuits ?
Just get this drug addict some more pils
I bet his mother very proud now
ReplyDeleteChaim, I am very proud of you.
ReplyDeleteChaim,
ReplyDeleteYou are brave to share your story. Chazak v'Ematz! I wish you all the happiness you deserve and hope that you find it.
Gay Orthodox is like Kosher-Ham, How about Im a Orthodox-Mechalel Shabbos, or Im Frum but I married my sister!!!!!
ReplyDeleteStop giving those sick people attention!!!!!
"וְאִישׁ אֲשֶׁר יִשְׁכַּב אֶת זָכָר מִשְׁכְּבֵי אִשָּׁה תּוֹעֵבָה עָשׂוּ שְׁנֵיהֶם מוֹת יוּמָתוּ דְּמֵיהֶם בָּם"
ReplyDeleteGo Chaim we all love you.
ReplyDeletejust since you gut fucked in your ass you lost your brain
How can you wear tzitzit, kippah, tefillin, and claim to be Orthodox, when you violate Torah? You are an oxy moron.
ReplyDeleteHis "abuser" was 12-13 at the time.
ReplyDelete2 Gay cousin suing eaching other!!!! loevvvvvvvvvvv
ReplyDeletebull shit! this guy is knows for seeking attention. i wouldnt be surprised if this whole story is something he made up for publicity!
ReplyDeletehis abuser was 12-16 at the time
ReplyDeleteis chaim levin for Metzitza BePe ?
ReplyDeleteif yes what was the crime ?
you advocate gay..
ReplyDeleteand you are suing him for abusing you?!!
you should be thankful "so to speak".
good luck !!!
the abuser said yechi
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