The shame borne in silence : spouse abuse in the Jewish community / Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Twerski, Abraham J.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Wife abuse--Religious aspects--Judaism.

Wife abuse.

Jewish women--Abuse of.

Jewish women.

Women in Judaism.

Physical Description:

137 pages ; 23 cm

Edition:

Revised, Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Jerusalem ; New York : Urim Publications, [2015]

Summary:

"Providing a religious lens on the topic, this book directly addresses the problem of spousal abuse in the Jewish community. Rabbi Twerski's book was one of the first titles to break open the issue, and this new edition relates the recognition of abuse, the warning signs, and how to respond. With new preface"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

1 Resignation 15

2 Judaism and Domestic Abuse: Is There Immunity? 21

3 Warning Signs for Controlling Relationships 24

4 Early Case Identification 29

5 The Cyclic Pattern of Abuse 33

6 Denial in the Jewish Community 36

7 Why Did She Stay with Him? 43

8 What the Torah Says About Abuse (I) 47

9 What the Torah Says About Wife Abuse (II) 53

10 What the Torah Says About Spouse Abuse (III) 58

11 What the Torah Says About Wife Abuse (IV) 63

12 What the Torah Says About Spouse Abuse (V) 65

13 What the Torah Says About Abuse (VI): Sexual Violence 70

14 To Yeshiva Educators 72

15 Preparation for Marriage, or How To Deal With Abuse 77

16 When Alcohol Is Involved 85

17 Beverly's Story 90

18 Emotional Abuse: Marcia's Story 93

19 Malka's Story 99

20 Ruth's Story 103

21 Repetitive Themes 108

22 A Place of Refuge and Beyond 111

23 The Aguna Issue 115

24 Child Abuse and Molestation 120

25 Counseling and Therapy 124

26 Problems Can Occur in Either Direction 128

27 A Good Beginning 131.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9789655241662

9655241661

OCLC:

890814760