Category Archives: Abuse

How Do You Thank Your Uncle For Not Molesting You?

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Reporting Child Abuse

Psychologist Michael J. Salamon writes: The New York Times got it right. In an editorial published on Thursday May 19, the Times castigated the Vatican for issuing “flimsy guidelines” for combating the sexual abuse of children by the clerical hierarchy. … Continue reading

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The Day Reagan Was Shot

On the day Reagan was shot, I was walking home from the bus stop in Auburn to my home more than a mile away. I was just off Interstate 80. The day was hot. I passed by a car parked … Continue reading

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How To Select The Right Sponsoring Rabbi For Your Conversion

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How Much Sexual Misconduct Can A Rabbi Get Away With?

Should it be one strike and you’re out? I think so. A rabbi is not just a rabbi to a specific congregation, he’s a rabbi to all of the Jewish people. If he can’t keep his pants zipped up, he … Continue reading

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