Category Archives: Abuse

The Dignity Of Work

In his fourth lecture on the Steipler for Torah in Motion, professor Marc B. Shapiro says: “The Talmud says every man must teach his son a profession. The Steipler rejects this. All those passages that speak about the dignity of … Continue reading

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New Documentary About Sexual Abuse In Baltimore’s Orthodox Community

The Washington Post reports: The story took over [Phil] Jacobs’s career in a way that surprised him. Tall and lanky with a softspoken manner, Jacobs, 58, still lives in Baltimore and is still married to his high school sweetheart. The … Continue reading

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Jewish Sexual Abuse Victims Make Websites

The Washington Post reports: In November, Debbie Teller, a 40-year-old Brooklyn-based blogger, launched a Web site called “AD-KAN,” a Hebrew phrase used to make the point “enough is enough.” “I wanted to reach out to people for so long, but … Continue reading

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How Are Teenage Boys ‘Victims’ For Having Sex With An Attractive Female Teacher?

This Los Angeles Times story describes the boys as “victims”. I only wish I had been so victimized when I was a teenager. This woman is hot. Sex with her would be no crime. I wish I had been so … Continue reading

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Child Sex Abuse Case In Australia Comes To America

Two thoughts: * This story illustrates why the Forward is the premiere Jewish news publication in the diaspora. * Consider the eery parallels to the sexual molestation situation at Beis Midrash Toras HaShem in North Hollywood. Email: The following note … Continue reading

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