Tag: Sexual Assault

Vice President Kamala Harris hosted a screening of the documentary "Screams Before Silence" at the White House, produced by Sheryl Sandberg, to shed light on the sexual violence perpetrated by Hamas terrorists during a massacre in Israel.
The article criticizes the politicization of victims of sexual assault, highlighting a Times piece that skewed the truth for a specific agenda regarding incidents of rape at Nova festival, Route 232, and Kibbutz Reim.
Allison Kaplan Sommer and Noah Efron discuss two significant topics focusing on Israel's incursion into Rafah and a new film about rape and sexual assault of Israeli women.
Yael Sherer, an Israeli journalist, filmmaker, and policy-maker, is a leading advocate for survivors of sexual violence through her organization, Survivors of Sexual Violence Advocacy Group (SSVAG).
In a recent court case in Maryland, Rabbi Shmuel Krawatsky was found guilty of sexual assault and battery against young boys under his care.
A new report by the Association of Rape Crisis Centers in Israel details the use of sexual violence by Hamas as a weapon of war during their attacks on Oct. 7.
The author reflects on the importance of believing and supporting survivors of sexual violence.
The author discusses the difficulty in proving cases of sexual assault, particularly in the context of the recent terrorist attack in Israel.
Canada's ambassador to Israel, Lisa Stadelbauer, has offered assistance to Israeli law enforcement in investigating reports of systematic sexual violence against women and girls by Hamas during and after a recent terrorist attack.
In a televised statement, Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari, the spokesperson for the Israeli military, confirmed that Hamas committed atrocities, including rape, during the October 7 terror attack in which they killed 1,400 Israelis and abducted over 200 individuals.
The article discusses the long and complex case of Malka Leifer, a former principal of an ultra-Orthodox school in Melbourne, who was found guilty of sexually assaulting two teenage girls.
Author Helen Schulman, known for her previous works in fiction, has released a new novel titled Lucky Dogs, which follows the intertwined lives of two women, Meredith and Nina, as they navigate complex and betraying relationships in various settings like Paris, Sarajevo, Tel Aviv, and LA.
This article explores the topic of sexual assault from a Torah perspective and its modern implications.
Avremi Zippel, an Orthodox rabbi in Utah, came forward as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse in the wake of the #MeToo movement.
In this edition, Sally Abed, Miriam Herschlag, and Noah Efron discuss the important topics of Israel potentially accepting refugees from Ukraine, the dropping of sexual assault charges against a prominent figure in the gay community, and the allocation of government funds to make Shabbat more meaningful for secular individuals.
In this discussion of the first section of Parashat Ki Tetzei, the author explores the difficult passages that present ethical challenges in the Torah.
The HBO Max documentary series "Allen v. Farrow" explores Dylan Farrow's allegations of sexual assault against her adopted father, Woody Allen.
The article discusses the TV series "I May Destroy You" and its relevance to the Jewish High Holidays.
Today on MSNBC's Morning Joe, Joe Biden addressed allegations of sexual assault made by a Senate staffer.
In a recent episode of Law & Order: SVU, inspired by real-life Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, a hijab-wearing city councilwoman resembling Omar is portrayed as a victim of rape inside a synagogue.
The response challenges Rabbi Avi Shafran's article claiming that Orthodox women are safer due to gender halachot, highlighting the prevalence of sexual abuse and harassment in Orthodox communities.
The article challenges the idea that modesty can prevent sexual assault, discussing perspectives from various religious backgrounds like Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
A woman from an Orthodox Jewish background reflects on her experiences with sexuality and intimacy, highlighting the challenges faced by religious girls in discussing these topics due to societal taboos and restrictions.
The article discusses the author's personal connection to Shlomo Carlebach, a Jewish musician accused of sexually harassing and assaulting multiple women, including the author's mother.
Laura Kipnis, in her book "Unwanted Advances: Sexual Paranoia Comes to Campus," criticizes how Title IX, originally designed to address gender discrimination, has expanded to cover all forms of sexual misconduct on college campuses, leading to what she calls a "witch hunt" atmosphere.