Case of Sholom Eichler
(AKA: Shlomo S. Eichler)
(AKA: Shlomo S. Eichler)
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Yeshiva High School in Pittsburgh, PA (1994 - 1999)
Owner - Acelladay.com
Office Manager Camp Gan
Israel - Montreal, Quebec (2002)
Attended Touro College - Jerusalem, Israel (2003 - 2007)
New Haven, CT
Palo Alto, CA
Swan Lake, NY
New Haven, CT
Palo Alto, CA
Swan Lake, NY
After leaving the United States and Moving to Israel to allegedly avoid a civil suit, on March 21, 2013, Sholom Eichler was arrested in Kfar Chabad for allegedly molesting one of his cousins.
Sholom Eichler has been accused of molesting his younger cousin. A civil suit was filed against him in Brooklyn. According to reports when the alleged victim attempted to have criminal charges brought up against him, the Brooklyn DA's office did nothing.
According to Shlomo Eichler's Linkedin account, he was a student at Touro College from 2003 - 2007.
Sometime after papers were filed against Shlomo Eichler for a civil suit, he fled the country and is now residing in Kfar Chabad, Israel.
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Table of Contents
2012
- Biography of Shlomo Eichler
- SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF KINGS (06/25/2012)
- Orthodox gay-prey kin suit (07/03/2012)
- Orthodox Activists Sues Over Alleged Abuse (07/03/2012)
- Gay Activist Accuses Orthodox Jewish Cousin of Childhood Sexual Abuse (07/04/2012)
- When I Lost Hope: Levin v. Eichler (11/19/2012)
- Shlomo Eichler Now Residing in Kfar Chabad, Israel (12/31/2012)
2013
- Eichler's Ad - Celebrate Passover 2013 in Style (03/03/2013)
- Cousin Of Haredi MK Arrested For Child Sexual Abuse (03/21/2013)
- Sholom Eichler arrested in Israel on sex abuse charges (03/22/2013)
- Chasing the Devil - Sholom Eichler in Shackles (03/23/2013)
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Biography
Shlomo Eicheler
http://sholomeichler.net/
A Brooklyn, New York, business professional and entrepreneur, Sholom Eichler presently serves as Website Manager and Programmer for the Internet retailer Eichlers.com. Offering a full line of Jewish goods including traditional garments and ceremonial religious items, Eichlers.com serves customers worldwide as an online Judaica superstore. Judaism and Hebrew culture have been a large part of Sholom Eichler’s professional and personal life ever since he was a child. As a high school student at the Yeshiva School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, his curriculum included courses in both English and Hebrew Studies. After graduating with his high school diploma in 1999, Sholom Eichler matriculated to Touro College in Jerusalem, where he undertook studies in the fields of Psychology and Judicial Studies.
In 2002, Sholom Eichler accepted an Office Manager position with Camp Gan Israel in Montreal, Quebec. For the next five summers, he would return to the Camp to oversee all office administration and deal effectively with campers and their parents. For nearly two years in the late 2000s, Mr. Eichler went into business for himself as the owner and operator of Acelladay.com, a discount website that offered customers “daily deal” specials on a variety of cellphones and cellphone accessories.
Sholom Eichler has held his current position with Eichlers.com since November of 2010. When he is not working, Mr. Eichler is a committed family man and a devoted member of his local synagogue. He also participates in a number of charitable actives through organizations such as Chabad Houses and the American Red Cross.
SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF KINGS
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CHAIM LEVIN, Plaintiff,
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SHOLOM EICHLER, Defendent
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Shlomo Eicheler
http://sholomeichler.net/
A Brooklyn, New York, business professional and entrepreneur, Sholom Eichler presently serves as Website Manager and Programmer for the Internet retailer Eichlers.com. Offering a full line of Jewish goods including traditional garments and ceremonial religious items, Eichlers.com serves customers worldwide as an online Judaica superstore. Judaism and Hebrew culture have been a large part of Sholom Eichler’s professional and personal life ever since he was a child. As a high school student at the Yeshiva School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, his curriculum included courses in both English and Hebrew Studies. After graduating with his high school diploma in 1999, Sholom Eichler matriculated to Touro College in Jerusalem, where he undertook studies in the fields of Psychology and Judicial Studies.
In 2002, Sholom Eichler accepted an Office Manager position with Camp Gan Israel in Montreal, Quebec. For the next five summers, he would return to the Camp to oversee all office administration and deal effectively with campers and their parents. For nearly two years in the late 2000s, Mr. Eichler went into business for himself as the owner and operator of Acelladay.com, a discount website that offered customers “daily deal” specials on a variety of cellphones and cellphone accessories.
Sholom Eichler has held his current position with Eichlers.com since November of 2010. When he is not working, Mr. Eichler is a committed family man and a devoted member of his local synagogue. He also participates in a number of charitable actives through organizations such as Chabad Houses and the American Red Cross.
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF KINGS
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CHAIM LEVIN, Plaintiff,
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SHOLOM EICHLER, Defendent
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Index No:
VERIFIED COMPLAINT
Defendant.
INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT
Plaintiff Chaim Levin (“Levin”), by and through his attorneys Irwin Zalkin for The Zalkin Law Firm and Andres F. Alonso and David B. Krangle for Alonso Krangle LLP, for his Complaint against Defendant Sholom Eichler (“Eichler”), alleges as follows:
IDENTIFICATION OF PARTIES
1. Levin was born on (REMOVED).
2. Levin was a minor at the time of the sexual abuse alleged herein. 3. Eichler is Levin’s first cousin.
4. Eichler was born in 1983.
BACKGROUND FACTS RELEVANT TO ALL COUNTS
5. From approximately 1996 to approximately 1999, Eichler sexually abused Levin on an approximately weekly basis.
6. The abuse consisted of Eichler fondling Levin’s genitals, forcing Levin to fondle Eichler’s genitals, Eichler orally copulating Levin, forcing Levin to orally copulate Eichler, and Eichler anally penetrating Levin with a pen.
7. This abuse occurred primarily at Eichler’s parent’s home.
Plaintiff Chaim Levin (“Levin”), by and through his attorneys Irwin Zalkin for The Zalkin Law Firm and Andres F. Alonso and David B. Krangle for Alonso Krangle LLP, for his Complaint against Defendant Sholom Eichler (“Eichler”), alleges as follows:
IDENTIFICATION OF PARTIES
1. Levin was born on (REMOVED).
2. Levin was a minor at the time of the sexual abuse alleged herein. 3. Eichler is Levin’s first cousin.
4. Eichler was born in 1983.
BACKGROUND FACTS RELEVANT TO ALL COUNTS
5. From approximately 1996 to approximately 1999, Eichler sexually abused Levin on an approximately weekly basis.
6. The abuse consisted of Eichler fondling Levin’s genitals, forcing Levin to fondle Eichler’s genitals, Eichler orally copulating Levin, forcing Levin to orally copulate Eichler, and Eichler anally penetrating Levin with a pen.
7. This abuse occurred primarily at Eichler’s parent’s home.
8. Some instances of abuse also took place at Levin’s parent’s home and the local
synagogue that both boys’ families attended.
9. On May 11, 2012, Eichler and Levin executed a tolling agreement, whereby the running of the statute of limitations on the claims alleged herein was tolled until June 11, 2012. The tolling agreement was subsequently amended to extend the tolling period up until July 2, 2012.
FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION
SEXUAL BATTERY
10. Levin incorporates all paragraphs of this Complaint as if fully set forth herein.
11. From approximately 1996 to approximately 1999, Eichler engaged in unpermitted, harmful and offensive sexual contact upon the person of Levin.
12. Eichler’s conduct was willful and malicious.
13. Eichler’s violent and sex acts committed against Levin, including his sexual
assaults of Levin amounted to a series of harmful and offensive contacts to Levin’s person, all of which were done intentionally by Eichler without Levin’s consent.
14. As a direct and proximate result of the aforementioned batteries, Levin has sustained in the past and will sustain in the future, physical injury, pain and suffering, serious psychological and emotional distress, mental anguish, embarrassment and humiliation.
15. As a result of the above-described conduct, Levin has suffered, and continues to suffer great pain of mind and body, shock, emotional distress, physical manifestations of emotional distress, embarrassment, loss of self-esteem, disgrace, humiliation, and loss of enjoyment of life; has suffered and continues to suffer spiritually; was prevented and will continue to be prevented from performing Levin's daily activities and obtaining the full enjoyment of life; has sustained and will continue to sustain loss of earnings and earning capacity; and/or have incurred and will continue to incur expenses for medical and psychological treatment, therapy, and counseling.
9. On May 11, 2012, Eichler and Levin executed a tolling agreement, whereby the running of the statute of limitations on the claims alleged herein was tolled until June 11, 2012. The tolling agreement was subsequently amended to extend the tolling period up until July 2, 2012.
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| Accused sex offender - Sholom Eichler |
10. Levin incorporates all paragraphs of this Complaint as if fully set forth herein.
11. From approximately 1996 to approximately 1999, Eichler engaged in unpermitted, harmful and offensive sexual contact upon the person of Levin.
12. Eichler’s conduct was willful and malicious.
13. Eichler’s violent and sex acts committed against Levin, including his sexual
assaults of Levin amounted to a series of harmful and offensive contacts to Levin’s person, all of which were done intentionally by Eichler without Levin’s consent.
14. As a direct and proximate result of the aforementioned batteries, Levin has sustained in the past and will sustain in the future, physical injury, pain and suffering, serious psychological and emotional distress, mental anguish, embarrassment and humiliation.
15. As a result of the above-described conduct, Levin has suffered, and continues to suffer great pain of mind and body, shock, emotional distress, physical manifestations of emotional distress, embarrassment, loss of self-esteem, disgrace, humiliation, and loss of enjoyment of life; has suffered and continues to suffer spiritually; was prevented and will continue to be prevented from performing Levin's daily activities and obtaining the full enjoyment of life; has sustained and will continue to sustain loss of earnings and earning capacity; and/or have incurred and will continue to incur expenses for medical and psychological treatment, therapy, and counseling.
16. That as a result of the foregoing, plaintiff was caused to sustain damages in a sum
which exceeds the jurisdictional limitation of all lower Courts which would otherwise have
jurisdiction over this action.
SECOND CAUSE OF ACTION ASSAULT
19. As a direct and proximate result of the aforementioned assaults, Levin has sustained in the past, and will sustain in the future, physical injury, pain and suffering, serious psychological and emotional distress, mental anguish, embarrassment and humiliation.
20. As a direct and proximate result of the aforementioned assaults, Levin has incurred medical expenses and other economic damages, and continues to be in physical pain and will now be obligated to expend sums of money for medical care and attention in an effort to cure himself of his injuries and to alleviate his pain and suffering. He was unable and continues to be unable to pursue his usual activities, all due to his physical, psychological, and emotional injuries and damage.
21. That as a result of the foregoing, plaintiff was caused to sustain damages in a sum which exceeds the jurisdictional limitation of all lower Courts which would otherwise have jurisdiction over this action.
SECOND CAUSE OF ACTION ASSAULT
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Levin incorporates all paragraphs of this Complaint as if fully set forth herein.
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Eichler’s violent and sex acts committed against Levin, including his sexual
19. As a direct and proximate result of the aforementioned assaults, Levin has sustained in the past, and will sustain in the future, physical injury, pain and suffering, serious psychological and emotional distress, mental anguish, embarrassment and humiliation.
20. As a direct and proximate result of the aforementioned assaults, Levin has incurred medical expenses and other economic damages, and continues to be in physical pain and will now be obligated to expend sums of money for medical care and attention in an effort to cure himself of his injuries and to alleviate his pain and suffering. He was unable and continues to be unable to pursue his usual activities, all due to his physical, psychological, and emotional injuries and damage.
21. That as a result of the foregoing, plaintiff was caused to sustain damages in a sum which exceeds the jurisdictional limitation of all lower Courts which would otherwise have jurisdiction over this action.
22.
23. recklessly. 24. 25.
23. recklessly. 24. 25.
THIRD CAUSE OF ACTION
INTENTIONAL INFLICTION OF EMOTIONAL DISTRESS
Levin incorporates all paragraphs of this Complaint as if fully set forth herein. Eichler’s conduct was extreme and outrageous and was intentional or done
Eichler’s conduct was willful and malicious.
As a direct and proximate result of Eichler’s conduct, Levin experienced and continues to experience severe emotional distress resulting in bodily harm.
26. As a direct and proximate result of the above-described conduct, Levin has
Levin incorporates all paragraphs of this Complaint as if fully set forth herein. Eichler’s conduct was extreme and outrageous and was intentional or done
Eichler’s conduct was willful and malicious.
As a direct and proximate result of Eichler’s conduct, Levin experienced and continues to experience severe emotional distress resulting in bodily harm.
26. As a direct and proximate result of the above-described conduct, Levin has
suffered, and continues to suffer great pain of mind and body, shock, emotional distress, physical
manifestations of emotional distress, embarrassment, loss of self-esteem, disgrace, humiliation,
and loss of enjoyment of life; has suffered and continues to suffer spiritually; was prevented and
will continue to be prevented from performing Levin’s daily activities and obtaining the full
enjoyment of life; has sustained and will continue to sustain loss of earnings and earning
capacity; and/or have incurred and will continue to incur expenses for medical and psychological
treatment, therapy, and counseling.
27. Eichler’s extreme and outrageous conduct was knowing, malicious, willful and wanton, entitling Levin to an award of punitive damages.
28. That as a result of the foregoing, plaintiff was caused to sustain damages in a sum which exceeds the jurisdictional limitation of all lower Courts which would otherwise have jurisdiction over this action.
27. Eichler’s extreme and outrageous conduct was knowing, malicious, willful and wanton, entitling Levin to an award of punitive damages.
28. That as a result of the foregoing, plaintiff was caused to sustain damages in a sum which exceeds the jurisdictional limitation of all lower Courts which would otherwise have jurisdiction over this action.
DEMAND FOR RELIEF
WHEREFORE, the plaintiff, Levin, demands judgment in the FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION in an amount which exceeds the jurisdictional limits of all lower courts which would otherwise have jurisdiction; and plaintiff, Levin, demands judgment against the defendant herein in the SECOND CAUSE OF ACTION in an amount which exceeds the jurisdictional limits of all lower courts which would otherwise have jurisdiction; and plaintiff, Levin, demands judgment against the defendant herein in the THIRD CAUSE OF ACTION in an amount which exceeds the jurisdictional limits of all lower courts which would otherwise have jurisdiction; together with costs, interest, disbursements, statutory/civil penalties according to law, punitive damages against Defendant Eichler; and such other relief as the court deems appropriate and just.
JURY DEMAND
Plaintiffs demand a jury trial on all issues so triable.
WHEREFORE, the plaintiff, Levin, demands judgment in the FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION in an amount which exceeds the jurisdictional limits of all lower courts which would otherwise have jurisdiction; and plaintiff, Levin, demands judgment against the defendant herein in the SECOND CAUSE OF ACTION in an amount which exceeds the jurisdictional limits of all lower courts which would otherwise have jurisdiction; and plaintiff, Levin, demands judgment against the defendant herein in the THIRD CAUSE OF ACTION in an amount which exceeds the jurisdictional limits of all lower courts which would otherwise have jurisdiction; together with costs, interest, disbursements, statutory/civil penalties according to law, punitive damages against Defendant Eichler; and such other relief as the court deems appropriate and just.
JURY DEMAND
Plaintiffs demand a jury trial on all issues so triable.
Dated: New York, New York
June 25, 2012
Yours, etc.
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David B. Krangle
Andres F. Alonso
ALONSO KRANGLE LLP
445 Broad Hollow Road; Suite 205 Melville, NY 11747
(516) 350-5555
Irwin M. Zalkin
THE ZALKIN LAW FIRM
12555 High Bluff Drive; Suite 260 San Diego, CA 92130
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David B. Krangle
Andres F. Alonso
ALONSO KRANGLE LLP
445 Broad Hollow Road; Suite 205 Melville, NY 11747
(516) 350-5555
Irwin M. Zalkin
THE ZALKIN LAW FIRM
12555 High Bluff Drive; Suite 260 San Diego, CA 92130
VERIFICATION
DAVID B. KRANGLE, an attorney duly admitted to practice law in the State of New York, hereby affirms the following, under the penalty of perjury:
That I am the attorney for the plaintiff in the within action.
That I have read the foregoing Summons and Complaint and know the contents thereof; that the same is true to my own knowledge, except as to the matters therein stated to be upon information and belief; and as to those matters I believe to be true.
That the reason this verification is made by your affirmant and not by the plaintiff(s) is that plaintiff(s) are not presently within the County where your affirmant maintains his office.
That the grounds for your affirmant’s belief as to all matters not stated upon my knowledge are as follows: records, reports, facts and documents contained in plaintiff(s) file maintained by your affirmant’s office.
DAVID B. KRANGLE, an attorney duly admitted to practice law in the State of New York, hereby affirms the following, under the penalty of perjury:
That I am the attorney for the plaintiff in the within action.
That I have read the foregoing Summons and Complaint and know the contents thereof; that the same is true to my own knowledge, except as to the matters therein stated to be upon information and belief; and as to those matters I believe to be true.
That the reason this verification is made by your affirmant and not by the plaintiff(s) is that plaintiff(s) are not presently within the County where your affirmant maintains his office.
That the grounds for your affirmant’s belief as to all matters not stated upon my knowledge are as follows: records, reports, facts and documents contained in plaintiff(s) file maintained by your affirmant’s office.
Dated: New York, New York
June 25, 2012
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DAVID B. KRANGLE, ESQ.
DAVID B. KRANGLE, ESQ.
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Orthodox gay-prey kin suit
By JOSE MARTINEZ
New York Post - July 3, 2012
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| Survivor/Activist 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 a prominent Judaica store.
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.
A spokesman for the Brooklyn DA’s Office said he could not confirm that.
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Orthodox Activist Sues Over Alleged Abuse
By Simi Lampert
Forward - July 03, 2012
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| Eichler's Judaica Store, Brooklyn, NY |
Orthodox gay activist Chaim Levin is reportedly suing a cousin for
abusing him over a period of three years, starting when he was just six
years old.
Levin charges that his cousin Sholom Eichler, whose
family owns a famed Brooklyn Judaica store, molested him in a synagogue
and at Eichler’s home, the New York Post reported.
The lawsuit began July 2 in a Brooklyn court, the paper said.
Neither Eichler, who works for the store, nor his family could be reached for comment.
Levin claims he took his allegations to prosecutors
last year, but no action was taken against Eichler. A spokesman for the
Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office said he could not confirm that
claim, the paper said.
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