WARNING: Chabad of Southern Nevada seems to have the "Blame the Victim" mentality

Michael Segelstein was originally arraigned on one count each of attempted sexual assault, battery with intent to commit sexual assault and open and gross lewdness. He pled guilty as part of a plea agreement to open or gross lewdness, received one year suspended sentence with conditions and court ordered into counseling and was discharged from probation on December 2, 2005. He still faces a civil trial. Last I checked pre-trial was scheduled for April 24, 2006 at 09:30 AM and trial was set for May 1, 2006 at 09:30 AM.

All one needs to do is view the photographs taken on December 11, 2005 at Chabad of Southern Nevada's 15th year celebration. You will see that Michael Segelstein is still a trusted and honored member of this Chabad community.

Remember Michael Segelstein has been on both the Florida and National Sex Offender's registry since January 15, 2004.

Rabbi Shea Harlig is responsible for the synagogue in which Michael Segelstein attends. Neither he or the synagogue have set up any protocols to keep it's member safe. Michael Segelstein is allowed to walk around the shul unescorted. Remember the assault in which Segelstein pled guilty occurred in the synagogue's parking lot. They are putting women at risk of potential harm.

The administration at Chabad of Southern Nevada desperately need to be educated on issues pertaining to sexual violence (addressing the needs of victim/survivors, and issues addressing sex offenders). Demand they have training from the Rape Crisis Center in Las Vegas.

Please contact the international headquarters for Chabad and following Chabad rabbis in Nevada and demand changes be made!



Lubavitch Chabad
770 Eastern Parkway
Brooklyn New York 11213
(718) 774-4000 fax: (718) 774-2718
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Rabbi Shea Harlig, Director
Regional Chabad Headquarters
Email: chabadlv@aol.com
1261 S. Arville Street, Las Vegas, Nevada 89102
(702) 259-0770 fax (702) 877-4700
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Rabbi Yisroel Schanowitz, Director
Chabad of Summerlin / Desert Shores
2620 Regatta Drive, Ste. 117, Las Vegas, NV 89128
(702) 242-0015 fax (702) 877-4700
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Rabbi Mendy Harlig, Director
Chabad of Green Valley
10870 S. Eastern, Ste. 1074, Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 617-0770 fax (702) 617-0707
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Rabbi Tzvi Brochtain
Chabad at the University of Nevada (UNLV)
1261 S. Arville St., Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 259-0770, ext. 204