The Shavit story is, sadly, all too familiar
In Canada, we are well acquainted with the all-too-real dynamic of trying to placate one’s sexual harasser or assaulter, to make it all OK
Speak out against police shootings, black Jews urge
Moshe Modiera, as part of both the Jewish and black communities, views instances of police brutality against black people in the U.S. from a unique perspective.
Jewish domestic violence awareness much greater: expert
Awareness that domestic violence exists in the Montreal Jewish community and must be dealt with has grown dramatically over the past two decades, says Diane Sasson, as she prepares to leave her post as executive director of Auberge Shalom pour Femmes after 21 years
Rabbi Sacks: Extremism is hitting all the world faiths
An interview with the global religious leader and philosopher on religious violence and extremism
Political correctness stops people from denouncing misogyny, intelligence expert says
“In radical Islam, women have no legal status or rights,” says counterterrorism expert Thomas Quiggin
Spousal abuse victim uses experience to help others
According to domestic violence survivor and expert Philippa Sklaar, although women are never to blame for being abused, they must take ownership of their role in an abusive relationship if they hope to break the cycle
Study examines Jewish domestic violence on Prairies
The study is currently underway to learn more about characteristics that may be unique to the way members of the Jewish community experience domestic violence
Messianic Jew among the dead in San Bernadino shooting
One of the victims of the shooting rampage in San Bernadino was a Messianic Jew who wore tzitzit fringes and a Star of David tie clip
Anti-domestic violence group names first male chair
For the first time in its history, Act To End Violence Against Women (ATEVAW), a non-profit organization that serves women victims of domestic abuse, appointed a man to sit as chair of the board
