December 30, 2021 – The Rabbinical Council of America, the leading membership of orthodox rabbis in North America, expresses its concern and support for the children and adults who were the victims of sexual abuse perpetrated by Chaim Walder, a therapist and author of children’s books in Israel. Rabbi Binyamin Blau, president of the RCA, Continue Reading »
The RCA expresses its pride and respect for the courage of the now 16-year-old victim of Yosef Kolko, the confessed perpetrator of sexual abuse who was sentenced yesterday to almost thirteen years imprisonment. The victim’s reporting of the abuse to the civil authorities, despite organized and overwhelming pressures and ostracism, sets an important example for Continue Reading »
Whereas the Orthodox community has experienced cases of sexual abuse committed by rabbis, counselors, leaders, and other Jewish professionals; and Whereas such abuse causes immeasurable harm to the victims and can destroy lives; and Whereas preventative measures and policies can help reduce the risk of such abuse Therefore, the Rabbinical Council of America calls upon Continue Reading »
The RCA remains steadfast in combating and condemning all forms of abuse. We are encouraged by the process that led to the guilty plea of Yosef Kolko, an Orthodox Jew who pleaded guilty for the sexual molestation of a young boy. For many years the RCA has condemned the efforts of many parts of the Continue Reading »