Rabbi Eliezer Berland who was found guilty of sexual offenses and sent to jail and then freed to house arrest due to his health condition, has expressed remorse for his actions.
In a Channel 10 interview, Rabbi Berland said: " I take responsibility for everything which happened. I am willing to accept any punishment in the world, including burning or stoning me, as that is the law of the Torah. The punishment given to me was maybe too light and I am willing to accept a heavier punishment.
"At every hearing which took place I told the judge that I wanted him to mete out justice. I wish to utilize this opportunity to ask forgiveness from the complainants."