The organization representing the Jewish community in Amsterdam has severed ties with Rabbi Binyomin Jacobs because of the Chief Rabbi’s involvement in covering up child sexual abuse. This is according to a letter by David Brilleslijper, Chairman of the Jewish community of Amsterdam (NIHS), which was obtained by The Parool. (A leading Dutch newspaper.) These […]

Dear Jewish Community Watch, When hurt, we fill with feelings of hate, regret, and shame Our whole entire life almost feels like a game A long and painful game, one which we have never played The game is against us; we start to lose, and begin to fade It is lonely and very daunting And […]

Official Statement from Rabbi Grossman Enterprise מפעולות הרב גרוסמן Rabbi Yitzchak Dovid Grossman informed the parties this morning, Monday 12/03, that he is unable to assist in Malka Leifer’s legal case. Rabbi Yitzchak Dovid Grossman, Israel Prize recipient, has dedicated, and continuous to dedicate, his life to assisting the disadvantaged, families at need, at-risk children and […]

First of all, I have to thank Jewish Community Watch for all the amazing and self-sacrifice work they do day in and night out in order to save precious, pure souls. And now for the painful subject. I’m not here to attack, but to change the situation. I thought that the State of Israel cared […]

Dear Abuser, It’s the day before Purim and I’d like to share my thoughts with you even though you don’t even deserve anything from me. No you won’t be getting mishloach manos from me this year. I know that a few years ago I used to give you but that was then. That was before […]

I am a 52‐year‐old who is married to a loving caring wife and I have 4 wonderful children. I have a management level job that I have held for the past 18 years at a wonderful company. I am an active member of my temple and I live in a nice neighborhood. I do not […]

According to a report by CBC, Police in Winnipeg believe that Rabbi Yacov Simmonds, 42, has been hiding out somewhere in the United States after a warrant was issued for his arrest on three counts of sexual assault, three counts of sexual interference and two counts of invitation to sexual touching. It is still an […]

One day you’re 9 years old, you come home from school and do your homework like a good girl. You go out to play in the nice spring weather, with your little sister and you’re laughing. You can hear the birds chirping and and others laughing. It’s a sunny day and you feel happy. You […]

This investigative report by Israel channel 10 looks at JCW’s role in bringing alleged abuser Malka Leifer to justice. Click “CC” for English subtitles. 

I submitted an article titled It Stole My Life my Purpose and my Soul to JCW over 2 years ago, anonymously. I decided it is time to speak freely and break free from the shackles of abuse Here is my update: My name is Baruch Bergman (Bee Bee) The emotions keep running by, attaching themselves […]

Over the past few months, JCW received a number of reports from victims who were abused by an individual in the Crown Heights community during the 1980’s and 1990’s. During that time, he befriended many children at a local minyan hosted in a school, as well as many other neighborhood children, and groomed and molested […]

Jeremy Sharon reported in the Jerusalem Post that, suspected sex offender Malka Leifer was arrested on Monday morning by police after an undercover investigation indicated that she has been feigning mental illness to avoid extradition to Australia. The Jerusalem Post report highlighted JCW’s role in the arrest: Jewish Community Watch, an organization that seeks to […]

Shmuel Krawatsky’s dismissal comes after publication of article alleging he inappropriately touched 3 boys at Jewish camp. JTA Following molestation allegations against an Orthodox rabbi who taught children at a Baltimore-area summer camp, the private school that employed him has terminated his employment there. Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School announced the termination of Rabbi Shmuel […]

Tens of Charedim and others protested last week against a Shiur by convicted sex offender Rabbi Eliezer Berland in Rechovot. When it was announced last month that Berland would be speaking at a Shul in Rechovot, the Mayor of the city, Rahamim Malul, convinced the owner of the Shul to cancel the invite. Berland’s supporters […]

De Telegraaf, the largest Dutch daily, reported that Rabbi Mendel Levine continues to serve as a rabbi in Nimeguen despite accusations of sexual abuse. De Telegraaf spoke with two of his victims who say Levine sexually abused them when they were children. According to research by the newspaper, the case has been swept under the […]

Next week, Hebrew Academy Miami and Scheck Hillel Community School, in affiliation with JCW, will host two child sexual abuse prevention seminars. The events will be open to all parents and will be addressed by renowned sexual abuse prevention expert Pattie Fitzgerald of Safely Ever After. Parents will learn to teach their children the skills […]

On a Monday, late in the month of July 1977, Sy picked me up for my summer job. I was his “Mother’s Helper”. We ran some errands, then we cleaned up around the house. I went upstairs to fold and put away the laundry, while Jerry (Sy’s son) took a shower. With the shower running […]

Dear Hashem, I’m sitting here on the last night of Chanukah looking at the menorah, the room is dark, and all I see is the light coming from the flickering flames. I can’t help but compare the fire to my inner turmoil that I’ve experienced for the last few months. Just like the room is […]

Darkness, silence all around. I feel lonely, scared, and hopeless. I see no end to all my difficulties, suffering, and challenges. My life is a long painful journey. I was hurt, tragically abused. Where is the end to my pain? How long do I need to wait to be healed? Where’s my salvation, redemption, yeshua? […]

Ynet News reports that Shimon Ezra Sander (36), a former teacher from Bet Shemesh, was sentenced last week to 30 months in prison, 10 months’ probation and a total of 140,000 shekel in fines after he was convicted of sexually abusing three children aged 5-6. According to the indictment, Sander abused the children from 2006-2008 […]

Behadrei Haredim reported that a 16-year-old Yeshivah student was arrested for molesting a boy he had lured from a bookstore. The abuser showed the boy pornography and sexually abused him. The victim immediately told his parents who informed the Child Protection Center. The boy revealed that he had made plans with the abuser to meet […]