Sexual Abuse

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Gary Rosenblatt in Between The Lines · 29 Sep

As the Jewish community engages in introspection during the High Holy Days season, this article addresses the issue of institutional accountability concerning past sexual abuse within the Orthodox Union (OU).

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82-year-old rabbi acquitted of decades-old sex-crime accusations in Montreal

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 26 Sep

Rabbi Shlomo Leib Mund was acquitted of sex-crime charges dating back to the 1990s by a Quebec judge, citing inconsistencies in the victim's testimony as the reason for the lack of conviction.

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82-year-old rabbi acquitted of decades-old sex-crime accusations in Montreal

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 26 Sep

Rabbi Shlomo Leib Mund was acquitted of sex crime charges by a Quebec judge due to credibility issues in the victim's testimony.

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82-year-old rabbi acquitted of decades-old sex-crime accusations in Montreal

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 26 Sep

Rabbi Shlomo Leib (Leon) Mund was acquitted of sex-crime charges dating to the 1990s, with the court citing inconsistencies in the complainant's testimony.

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Sexual Abuse VICTIM Opens up about her past

Chabad.org · 25 Aug

In this emotionally powerful video, a survivor of sexual abuse shares her personal story of trauma and healing.

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Sexual Abuse Survivor Shares how G-D carried her through recovery

Chabad.org · 16 Aug

A sexual abuse survivor recounts how her faith in God supported her during the recovery process.

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Sexual Abuse SURVIVOR shares her Story | Extraordinary Podcast

Chabad.org · 13 Aug

A sexual abuse survivor named Bashie discusses her journey of overcoming mental health challenges and thriving after discovering she had been abused as a child in an episode of the Extraordinary Podcast.

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Israeli women who spoke out about sex abuse in Gaza are being mocked online. This denial hurts survivors everywhere

Laura E. Adkins in Forward · 30 Mar

Two Israeli women who spoke out about experiencing sexual abuse while held captive by Hamas in Gaza faced online mockery and dismissal of their claims, highlighting the trauma and stigma surrounding sexual assault survivors.

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Baltimore rabbi found liable for sexually abusing 2 children at Jewish summer camp

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 26 Feb

A Baltimore rabbi was found liable for sexually abusing two children at a Jewish summer camp in a multiyear case.

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Jury awards damages after Baltimore rabbi found liable for sexual abuse of children

Louis Keene in Forward · 21 Feb

Rabbi Steven Krawatsky, formerly a figure in the Orthodox community, was found liable for sexually abusing children at Camp Shoresh in Maryland, as a civil court jury ruled against him, awarding damages to the victims and dismissing defamation claims.

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#344 - The Haredi Pedophile Hunter Who Took Down Malka Leifer (Shana Aaronson)

Two Nice Jewish Boys · 5 Feb

The episode dives into the chilling case of Malka Leifer, a former headmistress accused of sexually abusing students, and the tenacious work of Shana Aaronson in pursuing justice within the Haredi community.

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Sex offender who gave high profile interview to Hasidic comedian pleads guilty to new charges

Luke Tress in Forward · 4 Jan

Gershon Selinger, a convicted sex offender, has pleaded guilty to new abuse charges involving a minor.

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What is essential?

Rachel Kohn in eJewishPhilanthropy · 18 Dec 2023

The article discusses the philanthropic response following the events of October 7th in Israel, highlighting both positive and concerning trends.

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Opinion | Breaking the Silence on Hamas’s War Crimes Against Women

Alona Hagay Frey in Moment · 27 Nov 2023

An opinion piece discusses the lack of attention given to the war crimes committed against women by Hamas during the conflict in Gaza.

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Looks Can Tragically Be Deceiving

Emes Ve-Emunah · 25 Aug 2023

This article highlights two cases of individuals who deceived others based on their appearances.

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Shomrim: Asset or Liability

Emes Ve-Emunah · 20 Aug 2023

Shomrim, a Jewish civilian safety patrol group, has a mixed reputation.

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Communal Rebuilding after Sexual Abuse: Beyond the Limits of Teshuvah

Sources · 2 Dec 2022

The article explores the complex process of rebuilding Jewish communities after instances of sexual abuse and harassment are revealed.

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The #MeToo Rabbi

Ari Blaff in Tablet · 6 Jul 2022

Avremi Zippel, an Orthodox rabbi in Utah, came forward as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse in the wake of the #MeToo movement.

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‘It’s a spiritual earthquake’: When rabbis become sexual abusers

Judy Maltz (Haaretz) in Forward · 26 May 2022

The article discusses the issue of sexual abuse perpetrated by rabbis within the Jewish community, using the case of Rabbi Barry Freundel as a starting point.

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What will it take for Orthodox Judaism to hold sexual abusers accountable?

Asher Lovy in Forward · 25 May 2022

Orthodox Judaism is facing challenges in holding sexual abusers accountable, as seen through the resistance to investigations and lack of transparency within the community.

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Shira Berkovits: Creating Safe Spaces [Abuse 3/3]

18forty · 24 May 2022

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, Shira Berkovits, president and CEO of Sacred Spaces, discusses institutional abuse awareness and prevention.

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Why does sexual abuse in Orthodox communities go unreported and unpunished?

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 18 May 2022

This episode delves into the troubling issue of underreported sexual abuse in Orthodox Jewish communities, exploring the systemic barriers that prevent victims from coming forward.

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‘You Can’t Outrun Trauma’

Johanna Berkman in Tablet · 3 May 2022

Stephen Mills, in his memoir "Chosen: A Memoir of Stolen Boyhood," recounts his experiences of sexual abuse at a Jewish camp during the late 1960s.

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The “Dunno Much About Art” Edition

Promised Podcast · 6 Jan 2022

In this episode, Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron discuss several significant topics.

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The Fugitive

Sarah Krasnostein in Tablet · 14 Jan 2020

Dassi Erlich, a former student at Adass Israel School in Melbourne, along with her sisters Nicole Meyer and Elly Sapper, have accused their former principal, Malka Leifer, of sexual abuse and rape.

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