Abuse
'Ritual sexual abuse' of minors: Senior religious Zionist rabbi warns of ‘social narcissism’
Medan said the alleged perpetrators are not strangers but people who may be embedded in daily community life, including in synagogues and shared religious study settings.
Suspect arrested for indecent acts on patients at Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital
Courts hand down sentences, prosecutors file indictment in three serious sexual offense cases
'I'll carry this my entire life. You can't heal': Ex-hostage Romi Gonen discusses her trauma
The invisible struggle: Women exiting prostitution - opinion
Women in the sex industry are fighting for their survival. They did not choose prostitution among many choices.
Former haredi school principal Malka Leifer allegedly abused 'much younger' prison inmate - report
Malka Leifer was principal of Melbourne's Addas Israel, and was jailed for 15 years for repeated sexual abuse of children in her care.
Comptroller: Israel slow in fight against domestic abuse because of lack definition for violence
The state comptroller's report also found that domestic violence and the challenges to fight it have become exacerbated because of the Israel-Hamas War.
Behind yeshiva walls: The hidden sexual abuse in haredi communities - opinion
It seems that every time a new scandal erupts, the deep fracture within the haredi community is exposed once again.
American Psycho star reveals: “I was born into a cult – they starved and beat me”
A well-known actress from “American Psycho” reveals the nightmare she endured in childhood in the Mel Lyman cult.
Three-year-old locked in bathtub sink: Kindergarten teacher faces 3.5 years in jail for abuse
The Lod District Court sentenced four defendants to prison terms for abusing toddlers at the "Racheli" kindergarten in the Moshav Azaria.
Tiberias resident charged with attempted abduction, sex offenses against 9-year-old girl
A Tiberias resident was charged with attempted abduction and sexual offenses after following and escaping from two sisters, with police quickly arresting him following a report from their mother.
Is it love? Psychologist shares 10 ways that real love manifests - explainer
Understanding who can and can’t love helps us protect our sense of self-worth around people who don’t value us.
Connecticut man allegedly held captive for 20 years escapes by setting fire
While being treated for smoke inhalation, the man admitted to intentionally starting the fire. He told authorities he had been held against his will since the age of 11.
Purim costumes come off, the pain of abuse lasts a lifetime - opinion
It’s time to stop making excuses. It’s time to remove the costumes. And most importantly, it’s time to stand with the victims of abuse.
