The shame borne in silence : spouse abuse in the Jewish community / 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:

146 pages ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Pittsburgh, Pa. : Mirkov Publications, [1996]

Summary:

The myth that Jews do not abuse their spouses must be shattered!

Now, for the first time, a direct address to the problem of spouse abuse in the Jewish community! We can no longer permit ourselves to deny the existence of this terrible crime -- the time has come to confront the truth and take definitive steps to end this violation of all that Judaism represents. A leading rabbi and psychiatrist reveals what have been closely kept dark secrets in many Jewish families. He offers urgently needed advice and direction.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (page 146).

ISBN:

0964850818

9780964850811

OCLC:

36671518