Dassi Erlich
Malka Leifer in court earlier this year. Photo: EPA/Atef Safad
November 29, 2018, 12:01 am
Frustration in Leifer case
THEY flew around the world hoping to look their alleged abuser in the eye. But Malka Leifer didn't show up in court, and they were left feeling "powerless".
By Nathan Jeffay
In a rare moment of unity Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Opposition Leader Bill Shorten and Cheryl Edwards, who led the advisory group for the apology, came together to apologise to survivors of institutional child sexual abuse. Photo: AAP Image
October 25, 2018, 12:01 am
The national apology
Prime Minister Scott Morrison apologised to all victims and survivors of institutional child sexual abuse,
By AJN STAFF
Israel's ambassador Mark Sofer (right) hears about the Jewish Holocaust Centre from survivor guide Abe Goldberg. Photo: Zina Sofer
October 14, 2018, 12:01 am
‘An eye opener for me’
ON his first visit to the Jewish Holocaust Centre (JHC) on Monday, Israel's ambassador Mark Sofer was given a comprehensive briefing on the centre's future expansion plans and was shown through the museum.
By Peter Kohn
Malka Leifer.
August 22, 2018, 11:58 am
Next hearing pivotal
MALKA Leifer's (pictured) next court hearing in November will be "the most important in the whole process so far", her alleged victim Dassi Erlich told The AJN this week.
Malka Leifer.
July 5, 2018, 12:01 am
Leifer denied bail
MALKA Leifer will remain in prison after a judge ruled she shouldn't be granted bail.
Malka Leifer.
May 24, 2018, 12:50 pm
An emotional rollercoaster
THE emotional rollercoaster for alleged victims of Malka Leifer continued last week when the former Adass Israel principal earned another stay in court.
Dassi Erlich at the NCJWA brunch. Photo: Dean Shmideg.
May 10, 2018, 3:50 pm
Erlich behind the headlines
In October of last year, Dassi Erlich sat with her sisters, Nicole Meyer and Elly Sapper in a restaurant in Israel. Exhausted, they were grabbing a bite to eat between back-to-back media appearances and meetings. And then an ultra-Orthodox girl approached the trio, recognising them from the television.
By Rebecca Davis
From left to right: sisters Elly Sapper, Nicole Meyer and Dassi Erlich with Jewish Agency chairman Natan Sharansky.
April 25, 2018, 12:01 am
‘The justice principle’
NEW details of how Malka Leifer, the former principal of the Adass Israel School, allegedly sexually abused children have been revealed in the first part of an Australian Story investigation, titled The Justice Principle.
By Joshua Levi
Malka Leifer in court earlier this year. Photo: EPA/Atef Safad
March 21, 2018, 6:00 pm
Leifer remains in jail after appeal succeeds
Malka Leifer will remain in prison until a decision on her extradition is made after a judge said "there is no place to trust" her.
By Nathan Jeffay
Malka Leifer in court earlier this year. Photo: EPA/Atef Safad
March 15, 2018, 12:01 am
Leifer: Rabbi retracts release request
MALKA Leifer's continued detention in a psychiatric facility is proof that together the community can create a culture that is morally accountable, one of her alleged victims Dassi Erlich said.
Malka Leifer appears in an Israeli court. Photo: AP
March 2, 2018, 6:00 am
Leifer ‘fit for trial’ but delays loom
For the first time since Malka Leifer allegedly sexually abused children in Melbourne, a court-appointed psychiatrist has determined she is fit to stand trial.
By Nathan Jeffay
Malka Leifer.
February 22, 2018, 12:01 am
Hearing delayed
ALLEGED child sexual abuser Malka Leifer will face an Israeli court next Tuesday night (Australian time) to determine if she is fit and proper to face extradition proceedings to Australia.
By Joshua Levi
Malka Leifer.
February 15, 2018, 12:00 am
Sisters elated as Leifer arrested in Israel
Nicole Meyer said she almost fell off her bed when someone from the Israeli Ministry of Justice called her on Monday night and told her Malka Leifer had been arrested.
By Joshua Levi
Malka Leifer.
February 2, 2018, 12:01 am
Third reprieve for Leifer
AN Israeli judge has let Malka Leifer (pictured) off the hook for another six months, ruling out extradition hearings until June.
By Nathan Jeffay
From left to right: sisters Elly Sapper, Nicole Meyer and Dassi Erlich with Jewish Agency chairman Natan Sharansky.
November 3, 2017, 12:00 am
Leifer extradition on PM’s agenda
CHILD sexual abuse survivor Dassi Erlich is hoping she is close to a breakthrough that could see her alleged attacker, Malka Leifer, face justice.
By Joshua Levi
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