Resources Related to Sexual Harm

“A Jewish Moral Reckoning on Sexual Violence”

by Dr. Guila Benchimol and Dr. Alissa Ackerman Acklin

“Why Gendered Antisemitism Matters” by Dr. Judith Rosenbaum

“We need a word for what’s happening to Jewish women” by Leora Tannenbaum

“The Epstein Emails Show #MeToo Never Stood a Chance” by Claire Wilmot

“Epstein and Iran are an antisemitism mega-crisis. Here’s what Jewish organizations should do about it.” by Jay Michaelson

Resources from Lilith Magazine

Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach’s Shadow Side by Sarah Blustain // Spring 1998

He preached the lessons of unconditional love, and his music was adored world-wide. But what was his legacy to women?

Here We Are: Personal Stories of Gender Injustice // Spring 2023

Jewish feminists across a spectrum of gender identity, sexuality, age, Jewish observance, location and experience share their experiences—in their own voices—of gender-based harm or trauma in Jewish spaces.

Seven Ways to Support Survivors by Halli Faulkner // Spring 2023

Because one in three women has experienced sexual trauma, supporting them is a matter of both public health and social justice. Here are some ways to create more safety and compassion.

The Cafe: Is Apology on the Menu? by Kayla Tzedek // March 2025

Waitress—I want something else. I want him to be accountable. I want justice!

What Does Justice Look Like In a Notorious #MeToo Case? by Alice Sparberg Alexiou // Fall 2025

“Speaking out helps me. It helps me take back the power [he] took away from me.”

Moral Injury Or: Why We Need The Prophets Now, More Than Ever by Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg
“But I wonder if we're not all living in a culture of moral distress and injury, and if it might not help to at least begin to name this.”