Kolech controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2013
Conviction of rabbi later challenged by Kolech
A rabbi was convicted in 2013 and reportedly committed to rabbinical authorities that he would not hold a communal position for ten years. Kolech later argued that retaining his rabbinical title failed to provide sufficient public protection.
2002
Sexual-harassment allegations involving rabbis
Kolech publicly supported allegations of sexual harassment against a prominent rabbi and later another rabbi. The organization faced criticism from some rabbis, while the controversy also led to cooperation on conduct standards for religious educational institutions.