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‘This was no coverup’: Inside the investigation of Rabbi Sheldon Zimmerman
When Rabbi Sheldom Zimmerman was suspended by the Central Conference of American Rabbis in 2000 and simultaneously stepped down as president of Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, even many insiders at the Reform movement’s flagship institutions had no idea of the severity or even the real nature of his offense.
Baltimore Rabbi Expelled By Reform Rabbinic Group Amid Sex Misconduct Probe
The former senior rabbi of a historic Reform synagogue in Baltimore has been expelled by the movement’s rabbinical association
Reform Movement’s Rabbinical Group Appoints First Female Leader
“On the one hand, it’s hugely historic, and also it’s time,” Rabbi Hara Person said of being the CCAR’s its female chief executive.
Iconic Reform Temple Plunged Into Crisis By Misconduct Claims Against Rabbi
Eighty-five percent of the congregation voted to fire the rabbi. But many others have left the temple, with one saying it was a “downside” to #MeToo.
Rabbi Accused Of Sexual Misconduct Is Suspended By Reform Rabbinical Association
The decision bars Bach from being a rabbi pending his completion of a repentance process.
Reform Group Knew About Complaints Against Rabbi, But Didn’t Tell His Synagogue
“It’s … shocking. After all the awareness that’s been raised in the #MeToo era, this is not something we should be hearing about at this stage.”
Maryland Rabbi Suspended For Sexual Ethics Violation
The former leader of a Reform synagogue in Maryland has been suspended from rabbinical service for violating a sexual ethics code.
Maryland Rabbi Suspended By Reform Council For Ethics Violation
Rabbi Dan Sikowitz resigned from his temple for reasons that were never made clear — though the synagogue insists that no laws were broken.
How Rabbi Eric Siroka Made Me Lose My Jewish Identity
This woman, who wishes to remain anonymous, says she met Rabbi Eric Siroka at the Reform synagogue Or Chadash, in Flemington, New Jersey, in 2000. This is an excerpt of her story.
Rabbis Raise Nearly $600,000 in Shave-a-Thon for 'Superman Sam'
This week, 73 North American rabbis will be missing something when they go to Shabbat services: their hair.