Saturday, November 30, 2013

The Child-Rape Assembly Line

The powerful men--and it is worth noting that this community is regulated by men only--who govern the world of ultra-Orthodox Judaism would rather their adherents be blind in their faith, their eyes closed to the horrors Rabbi Rosenberg is exposing. Like the Catholic establishment, the rabbinate seeks to cover up the crimes, quiet the victims, protect the abusers, and deflect potential criticism of their institutional practices. Those who speak out are vilified, and the faithful learn to shut their mouths.

MORE: http://www.vice.com/read/the-child-rape-assembly-line-0000141-v20n11