fbpx

And the Lord God said, “You’re not about sex”

[additional-authors]
October 24, 2014

The topic this time is not one I would have chosen, rather one that's been thrust upon us all: the story of a religious leader who has grossly violated the trust that his community has placed in him, and who has grossly violated the dignity and the sacred humanity of his parishioners.

There are a million different things that could be said here, and you can already find almost all of them in the Jewish blogosphere. One facet that mustn't ever be lost or overlooked is the humiliation and outrage of the victims. Every community is obliged to be on alert for potential abusers in its midst, and to both be vigilant, and to maintain sound precautionary policies.  (Please see

Did you enjoy this article?
You'll love our roundtable.

Editor's Picks

Latest Articles

The Wisdom to Know When

Who would tell him that perhaps for the good of the people he served, it was time to let go? Who could sensitively and effectively deliver such a message?

More news and opinions than at a
Shabbat dinner, right in your inbox.

More news and opinions than at a Shabbat dinner, right in your inbox.

More news and opinions than at a Shabbat dinner, right in your inbox.