In the wake of my posts on the Rabbinical Council of California (RCC), many people, Jews and non-Jews, have asked me if I fear repercussions. The answer is no.<\/p>\n
I was reporting on a lawsuit that is in the community’s interest to know. The Complaint was public. I did some digging and added some details to the Complaint, but the essence of my reporting comes from that filed lawsuit. <\/p>\n
I am a part of Los Angeles Orthodox Judaism. I converted to Orthodox Judaism. I study Orthodox Judaism daily. It informs my reporting. <\/p>\n
I have had my share of conflicts with the RCC in the past. Nothing I’ve learned in this story has surprised me. <\/p>\n
Battles are messy, however. They can blow up in a million different directions. Who knows what will happen from here. <\/p>\n
So why do I report nasty stories about my own community? Well, reporting has been the essence of my self-identity since eighth grade. That’s when I decided to go into journalism. <\/p>\n
I love to write. I love a good story. I love exposing wrongdoing. It adds purpose to my life. I feel righteous when I can add important information, information that I would like to know about as a member of the community. What sorts of things deserve to be aired? Information that helps people make better decision.<\/p>\n
I’ve been reporting on abuse in the Orthodox community since 2004. What motivates people who are anti-abuse activists? For some, it is primarily about stopping abuse. For others, it is primarily about making a name for themselves and making themselves feel good by feeling important. For others, it is largely about hating on the rabbis. For me, it is primarily a reflex that’s been honed over three decades. When I spot something that grabs me, I want to write about it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
In the wake of my posts on the Rabbinical Council of California (RCC), many people, Jews and non-Jews, have asked me if I fear repercussions. The answer is no. I was reporting on a lawsuit that is in the community’s … Continue reading