Shine the light : sexual abuse and healing in the Jewish community / Rachel Lev.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lev, Rachel, 1949-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Child sexual abuse--United States--Psychological aspects--Case studies.

Child sexual abuse.

Adult child sexual abuse victims--United States.

Adult child sexual abuse victims.

Sexually abused Jewish children--United States.

Sexually abused Jewish children.

Child sexual abuse--Religious aspects--Judaism.

Psychological aspects.

United States.

Genre:

Case studies.

Physical Description:

xxxiii, 266 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Boston : Northeastern University Press, 2003.

Summary:

This disturbing yet hopeful book blends first-hand accounts, poetry, and evocative artwork to reveal the horrific ordeals and experiences of adult Jewish survivors of sexual abuse and incest.

Contents:

Part 1 The Context: Survivors Then and Now, Denial, Jewish Law, and Family Dynamics

1 Remembering and Telling: My Journey Back to My Self and Other People's Stories / Rachel Lev, Hillary, Elizabeth, Jerome, Laurie Suzanne Reiche, Carol Greenfield 3

2 If It's There, Why Don't We See It? Denial, Silence, and Some of Their Costs / Rachel Lev 22

3 Jewish Law and Tradition Regarding Sexual Abuse and Incest / Rabbi Elliot N. Dorff 46

4 "Honey, I'm Cold. Put on a Sweater." Family Dynamics and Incest / Rachel Lev 61

5 From the Frying Pan into the Fire: On Being an Adult Survivor / Rachel Lev, Hadiyah C., Laurie Suzanne Reiche, B. B. Adams 73

6 A Mother's Story / Masha Gladys 95

Part 2 Hope for the Future: The Healing Journey for Individuals and Communities

7 From Terror to Triumph / Rachel Lev 105

"Legacy of the Forgotten" / Briana Rose

8 A Way Out: Healing through Creative Expression / Rachel Lev, Shoshana, Rae, Shauna Green, Asenath Barzani, Hadass G., Marcia Cohn Spiegel, Zena David 117

9 My Jewish Journey Home / Sue William Silverman 128

10 Finding Something to Believe In: Religion, Spirituality, and Cultural Identity / Rachel Lev, Jonathan, Asenath Barzani, Rae, Shoshana, Hillary 135

11 Survival and Recovery: Jewish Women Confront Abuse / Marcia Cohn Spiegel 146

12 Defining Community / Rachel Lev 162

13 The Role of Rabbis, Cantors, and Educators in Preventing Abuse and Repairing Its Consequences / Rabbi Elliot N. Dorff 177

14 Hope: Creating Day, Living in the Light / Hadiyah C., Laurie Suzanne Reiche, Elizabeth, Ellen Bass, Rachel Lev 190

15 Building Communities of Hope / Rachel Lev 197

Appendix A Helping Repair Our World (tikkun olam) Suggestions for Rabbis, Educators, Cantors, Parents, and Health Care Professionals 207

Appendix B When an Adult Says, "I've Been Abused" Suggestions for Medical and Clinical Professionals, Rabbis, Teachers, and Other Helpers 208

Appendix C When a Friend or Family Member Says, "I've Been Abused" 210

Appendix D Educators, School Administrators, Counseling Staff, and Nurses 211

Appendix E Sukkoth of Healing from Domestic Violence / Adrienne Affleck 213

Appendix F A Community Model for Intervention 220.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 233-240) and index.

ISBN:

1555535348

OCLC:

49795541