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The Video (Embedded Above) & Why I’m Posting This Now
I have a video of Rabbi Yitzhak Meir Sabo, speaking at New Beginnings Church (pastored by Larry Huch, outside Dallas). In it, he talks about his time in the IDF and repeats claims about Gaza that are false. I’m posting this video because I’m actively trying to locate him.
Who He Is
Name: Rabbi Yitzhak Meir Sabo, 43
Background: Israeli-born, former IDF soldier; served as Director of Jewish Life at Akiba Yavneh Academy (AYA) and, since 2022, as spiritual leader at Tiferet Israel in North Dallas
Status at Institutions: Placed on unpaid administrative leave by both AYA and Tiferet Israel; barred from their premises and official duties
What He Was Charged With
Dallas authorities arrested Sabo and charged him with felony indecency with a child (with contact); bond set at $100,000.
AYA said an allegation was reported on March 27, after which the school immediately suspended Sabo, notified law enforcement and child-protective services, and began an internal review overseen by its board with outside counsel.
Subsequent messages to families indicated additional reports and “shocking and serious” concerns.
Tiferet Israel’s executive committee also held an emergency meeting and removed him from duties pending information from authorities.
(As always, legally, Sabo is presumed innocent in court. But institutions entrusted with children have a duty of care to act decisively, transparently, and fast.)
Why I’m Looking For Him — Now
Based on information we are gathering, I believe Sabo has likely fled the United States and returned to Israel. If you have any verifiable information about his current location, travel itinerary, or recent appearance (synagogues, community events, speaking engagements), I need to hear from you.
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Reply directly to this post (comments are open).
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Why This Matters
This isn’t just a local scandal. Sabo used his platform after Oct. 7 to push unverified atrocity claims that helped shape public sentiment and policy. When a religious leader who publicly invokes sexual-violence narratives is himself charged with a sexual offense against a minor, that demands full scrutiny — from law enforcement and every institution that platformed him.
What Accountability Looks Like
Full cooperation with Dallas PD and child-protection authorities
Transparent, proactive outreach to families by AYA and Tiferet Israel
Independent safeguarding reviews across institutions that gave him access to teens
Public updates on what was known, when it was known, and what’s changing to protect kids
Objection & Answer
Objection: “These are just allegations.”
Answer: He was arrested and charged; both institutions removed him and barred access; multiple families came forward. Reporting the facts with presumption of innocence is responsible journalism.Objection: “You’re targeting him for his politics.”
Answer: The charge stands on its own. But when someone uses sexual-violence rhetoric to push war narratives, the public interest in consistency and accountability is obvious.Objection: “This harms the community.”
Answer: Silence harms victims. Transparency protects children and communities — and helps ensure it doesn’t happen again.
What I Need From You
Share this post widely — especially in Dallas, North Texas, and Israeli networks.
Send verified tips — where he’s been seen, who he’s with, travel details, new pulpits or schools that might have welcomed him.
Help safeguard: If your synagogue, school, or youth program hosted him, demand a safeguarding audit and clear parent communication.
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Love and appreciate each of you.
Your friend and brother,
Shaun
