Category Archives: Abuse

Rabbi Pushed Off Sex Panel

Bill Sanderson writes for the New York Post: Saying the cause was right but the threats it brought his family too much to bear, a prominent Brooklyn rabbi yesterday quit a new task force set up by Assemblyman Dov Hikind … Continue reading

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Top Doc Twerski Scared Off Panel On Rabbinic Sex Molesters

From The Jewish Week: A prominent Orthodox rabbi and psychologist has been intimidated into quitting as head of a just-formed task force dealing with rabbinic sex abuse of minors, organized by Assemblyman Dov Hikind this week. Dr. Benzion Twerski told … Continue reading

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Israeli Principal Arrested On Molestation Charges

From YNETnews:   A school principal in a West Bank settlement has been arrested on charges of indecent assault against dozens of his students, aged 12-14, Ynet has learned. Married and in his late 40s, the man was brought before … Continue reading

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The Yeshiva Basketball Coach Who Asked His Players To Pose Nude

From The Jewish Week: Asserting that there are more victims of an alleged sexual abuser than the four teens who have come forward to the police, the rabbi of an Orthodox synagogue in Teaneck, N.J., is calling on congregants to … Continue reading

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Leah Kleim Sitting Shiva For Her Little Sister Who Died Of A Drug Overdose

Leah’s in New York with her family. She replies to my email: Im tryin to hang in there. Its tough. sitting shiva sux. I think its just starting to hit me now though. My anger is coming out pretty bad. … Continue reading

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