"This Would Never Happen to My cantor or rabbi"

This is real

 many clergy are abused, forced to maintain our 'public face' while serving our congregations under extreme duress. 

The Public is unaware that rampant abuse is going on. Few spoke up & were punished. 

Clergy's civil rights are not protected under any law.



THIS IS REAL



The TIME FOR accountability is now!








The Painful Truth:

Clergy are Victims of abuse & Have No Protection Under Law

Help Us Make Change for Protection

You care for others, we care for you

We Understand You

We Are Here For You

We Understand You

No house of worship is perfect or healthy. A sacred space doesn't always mean it is a safe space.



There are professionals who can help you.

We Support You

We Are Here For You

We Understand You

We can provide resources to help you navigate your path safely.



Speaking up is just the first step. 

We Are Here For You

We Are Here For You

We Are Here For You

We understand the need to have a safe place to seek help. 




You are not alone.



Why ClergyLifeLine?

Clergy need support when faced with discrimination, abuse, & retaliation

After several years enduring an unhealthy work environment in her synagogue, ClergyLifeLine founder, Cantor Penny Myers, 

sought help from her laity. Ill equipped with the tools necessary to navigate a serious personnel problem coupled with the laity's inability to provide a safe and protected work environment, Cantor Myers was ultimately forced to resign her position as Cantor where she served over 14 years.


Article of Interest

Confidentiality is priority

We are a kehillah k'doshah, a holy community. 

We believe you and acknowledge that abuse from your laity, your fellow clergy, colleagues, congregants and co-workers is real. 

It happens and it is systemic. 


We hear you, we understand you, we believe you. 


We validate you!

Editorial

Silence = Violence

 Abusive workplaces in houses of worship is rampant

We've been conditioned to not speak up. 

Silence is no longer an option:

few clergy have spoken out

Some were retaliated against & punished for speaking 

'truth to power'


Read How Others Have Spoken Out

COACHING & PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES

For Laity, Clergy & Staff:

Rabbi Steven Kaye

https://www.orchadash.net


Coaching 

Board Development 

Workshops for all employees

Professional Organizations :

Sacred Spaces

https://www.jewishsacredspaces.org/


Sacred Spaces provides Jewish institutions with the professional services necessary to develop robust policies and training to prevent opportunities for abuse and guide them responsibly should abuse occur.

Safety Respect Equity Network

Change won't happen overnight. But it starts today.

safetyrespectequity.org

Commit to ensuring safe, respectful and equitable Jewish workplaces and communal spaces.

We are a Jewish network of over 140 organizations that is rooted in our shared commitment to safety, respect, and equity-for all.  We inspire meaningful change in workplaces and communal spaces by bringing people together to address gender-based harassment, discrimination, and inequity. 

Ta’amod: Stand Up!

taamod.org

 Ta’amod: Stand Up is making revolutionary shifts in organizational culture by utilizing Jewish ethics to provide holistic trainings, consultations, and resources. With an acute understanding of the unique dynamics and needs of the Jewish community, Ta’amod’s approach addresses culture from a proactive rather than a reactive stance. Ta’amod: Stand Up is committed to building accountable and psychologically safe workplaces, organizations, institutions, and communities. 

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