Overview

• The Berlin Arbeitsgericht confirmed the immediate dismissal of a rabbi accused of sexually harassing a female congregation member.
• The court determined the rabbi's actions constituted a serious breach of duty, justifying termination without prior warning.
• The decision followed witness testimony from the affected woman, which the court found credible and compelling.
• The rabbi denies the allegations, claiming any interactions were consensual and unpressured.
• The ruling is not yet final, as the rabbi retains the option to appeal at the Landesarbeitsgericht Berlin-Brandenburg.