This is the Forward’s coverage of sexual violence, including harassment, rape, abuse, and other forms.
Sexual Violence
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Fast Forward Director resigns as Ramah camp settles sexual assault lawsuit
The lawsuit claimed the former director, Rabbi Ethan Linden of Ramah Berkshires, described an alleged perpetrator as “just a horny little boy”
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News Student sues YU over alleged rape by basketball player
The student, who sued as ‘Jane Doe,’ claims the university routinely neglects to protect students from sexual assault
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Books ‘It’s a spiritual earthquake’: When rabbis become sexual abusers
Based on interviews with 84 victims and survivors of sexual abuse, Elana Sztokman’s new book examines how Jewish communities often turn a blind eye to abusers – and even support them.
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Opinion What will it take for Orthodox Judaism to hold sexual abusers accountable?
As other denominations attempt to address institutional sexual misconduct, Orthodox leadership remains notably absent
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Opinion Unless we teach our teens about consent, sexual assault at Jewish summer camps will continue
While educators have developed tools that can help teen boys develop healthier sexualities, very few camps are using them.
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Fast Forward Prominent rabbi defends L.A. Mayor Garcetti as his ambassadorial nomination stalls
Sharon Brous, who has called for accountability for enablers of sexual abuse, questioned a report saying her congregant abided harassment in his office
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Fast Forward Camp Ramah director accused of mishandling sexual assault placed on leave
Camp Ramah in the Berkshires has been rocked by allegations leveled in a lawsuit from a former camper
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News Lawsuit: Camp Ramah showed ‘deliberate indifference’ to camper’s sexual assault
Ramah officials refused to remove the alleged assailant from camp until police insisted, according to the court filing
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