But the judge also said the rabbi had led a "secret life" of call girls and association with drug dealers even though it was completely contrary to the attitudes of his strictly Orthodox community.
He also repeated a claim made earlier in the case that Rabbi Chalomish had frightened off his co-defendent from attending court by a supposed death threat, but it was an allegation which the judge said was "not substantiated by evidence."
Speaking of Mr Abbas, Judge Henshell said he had "voluntarily" avoided his court case, and detailed his previous convictions for assault in 1985 and 10 years in prison for dealing in heroin, being released only a few years ago. Nevertheless, he said, his bad character did not prove Abbas was a drug dealer in this case.
The jury was reminded of text messages about drug deals and threats sent from Mr Abbas' mobile telephone and directed that "the texts are capable of showing Nasir Abbas was dealing in drugs."
If a verdict is not reached early tomorrow morning, the judge may direct that a majority verdict should be returned.
The case continues.
