Sexual Abuse

Jerusalem court extends arrest of teacher accused of sexual abuse

Jerusalem teacher, 52, is accused of sexually abusing students.

Trump found liable in sexual abuse suit, must pay $5M in damages

E. Jean Carroll wins lawsuit accusing ex-president of sexual abuse and defamation, Trump ordered to pay damages.

Brothers suspected of raping teenage sister

Police arrest brothers suspected of raping sister multiple times over the course of several years.

Father of 9 posing as Hasidic Jew charged with molesting sons

TikTok sensation single father who lied about Jewish background facing 11 charges related to sexually abusing 6 children.

American rabbi convicted of sex abuse, is given residency status in Israel

Orthodox activist group pushing Israel to deny citizenship to an American rabbi, citing his conviction for sexual assault.

5 women speak up against revered teacher: 'She forced herself on us'

Revered haredi teacher Zivia Rotenberg, is accused of multiple sexual offenses against her students

Elderly man suspected of sexual abuse is arrested

Elderly man arrested for sexual assault committed years ago, after alleged victims file complaint with police.

Leading haredi rabbi: Father can report child's abuse to police

In newly-publicized video, Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky responds to question on whether father may turn to police after son is hurt.

New Jersey yeshiva principal resigns abruptly amid allegations of past sexual abuse

Top rabbi at modern Orthodox yeshiva in New Jersey resigns abruptly following allegations of sexual abuse 30 years ago.

On self-protection and redemption

What are the most important values in your life? You can talk and learn about them, emulate others and note that most of us try to do that.

Orthodox activists push for stronger response to sexual abuse

Frustrated by haredi leadership and response to Chaim Walder scandal, Orthodox activists look to change how rape accusations are handled.

Haredi Lawmaker: All rapists deserve to be shot

United Torah Judaism MK Yitzhak Pindrus tells Knesset hearing on sexual abuse that in Jewish theocracy, 'all rapists would be shot'.

We should phase out male OB-GYNs

The future of the field should be placed in the hands of women, and we need to make sure that happens. Opinion.

This will not stand - a letter to the Jewish community on sexual abuse

Three well-known psychiatrists on the tragedy of sexual abuse and the need to be aware of the challenges facing our communities. Opinion.

Support Victims: Let not History Repeat Itself

Turning death of an abuser into an anti-lashon hara crusade tells victims their suffering doesn't matter. Opinion.

Melbourne court orders Malka Leifer to stand trial

Melbourne court orders Malka Leifer to stand trial for 70 counts of child sexual abuse.

Reform Movement launches massive probe of sexual abuse claims

After string of high-profile revelations of sexual misconduct, Reform Movement opens three-pronged investigation into claims of abuse.

Bedouin burglar sexually assaulted 10-year-old Jewish girl

Father speaks out after Bedouin Arab broke into his home and went 'from bed to bed' before assaulting the family's 10-year-old daughter.

Interpol is searching for an Argentine rabbi accused of sexual abuse

International police looking in Israel for former rabbi of Buenos Aires synagogue who stands accused of molesting two youths.

Nahariya hospital rabbi suspended on suspicion of sexual abuse

Civil Service Commissioner suspends rabbi at Galilee Medical Center following latest complaint of abuse of 17-year-old boy.

Tragedies - past, present and future?

If we learn one thing from the global COVID-19 pandemic, let it be that no one is immune to pain and suffering.

'Victims are being quarantined with their abusers'

Amudim CEO tells Arutz Sheva of a surge in distress calls from abuse victims & the the initiative to offer assistance to the entire public.

Hold On: Amudim band supports survivors of sexual abuse

Powerful new music video featuring leading Jewish artists raising sexual abuse awareness and providing needed support.

Ex-nanny found guilty of abusing Utah Chabad rabbi from age 8

Former nanny could face up to life in prison after being convicted of sexually abusing Avrohom Zippel, now a Chabad rabbi, when he was 8.

Ugly men

Jeffrey Epstein arrested on new sex-trafficking charges

Billionaire New York financier Jeffrey Epstein, already a listed sex offender, arrested over new sex-trafficking charges

Faith and art through supervised graffiti

'Graffiti is an art of protest. I draw and protest as if to tell people, "Look! There are so many people out there suffering".'

D.C.: Preschool staffer on leave due to 'inappropriate conduct'

D.C. police investigating child sexual abuse allegations at Reform preschool

When sexual abuse victims' parents turn their backs

Triumphing over societal taboos: Fighting sexual abuse in the haredi sector.

Female teacher fights dismissal over affair with teen student

Education Ministry initiates proceedings against female teacher after police, prosecution, close case due to 'lack of evidence.'

Lawsuit against Jerusalem haredi school alleges sexual abuse

Haredi organization claims Jerusalem elementary school covered up physical and sexual abuse for years.

Israeli woman may face extradition to Australia over child abuse

Former religious school principal faces possible extradition to Australia following claims of child abuse.

Watch: How you can protect your children from sexual abuse

Orthodox educator looks to share his insights into combating child abuse with Israeli parents. 'Abusers afraid of educated children.'

Bnei Brak lawsuit: Yeshiva student harassed others over 3 years

Conspiracy of silence? Allegations of sexual abuse and pedophilia at flagship haredi yeshiva.

Pope defrocks priest convicted of sex abuse

Pope Francis defrocks Italian priest found guilty of the sexual abuse of minors.

Rabbi Berland begs for his release

Berland appeals to chief rabbis for help saying he is in poor health.

Chief Rabbi: Don't sweep child abuse under the rug

'Unfortunately we've recently seen horrific cases in our midst' writes Chief Rabbi Lau, 'burying our head in the sand is not the answer.'

'Not reporting sexual abuse violates the Torah'

Head of Tzohar criticizes rabbis over failure to report cases of sexual abuse in their communities.

Witness against rabbi reveals 'private Holocaust'

Witness against Rabbi Berland reveals the night he tried to sneak a glimpse of the rabbi studying - and caught a sight that shook his faith.

Ex-principal 'unfit for extradition' in abuse case

Sex abuse victims support group up in arms as Malka Leifer wins latest bid to evade justice; will remain in Israel for 'treatment.'