When Rabbis Abuse

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As the news floods with shocking stories of sexual abuse perpetrated by high profile figures in the Jewish community, many people are troubled by the question: How can this happen? In the groundbreaking book, When Rabbis Abuse, veteran Jewish anthropologist Dr. Elana Sztokman delves deep to find the answer to this question. Using in-depth interviews with 85 victims of abuse, as well as professionals and experts in the field, Dr. Sztokman emerges with a troubling portrait of abuse in Jewish culture. The book covers a detailed portrait of the abuser, settings that are ripe for abuse, Jewish values that are coopted to support abuse, the agonizing processes of disclosing and reporting, impacts on victims, impacts on the community, and recommendations for social-cultural change. This book is a essential reading and a vital resource for anyone who cares about stopping the communal plague of sexual abuse in Jewish life.