"go along, get along" = harm & isolation
- Often, our congregants are unaware that rampant abuse is going on
- Our legitimate complaints are often marginalized, dismissed or ignored
- We aren't sure to whom we can safely trust with reporting abusive and hostile workplaces
- The Laity, the one collective who hold the fiduciary responsibility of their spiritual homes do not have the tools to handle significant 'HR' concerns
- When Laity abuse occurs, there is NO oversight of this powerful , volunteer governing body. No systems in place to assure and oversee that the organization runs safely and equitably. Inevitably, harm builds.
- Reporting is often dismissed and/or ignored without any process which results in significant harm upon the complainant.
- Most egregiously, no oversight is in place to ensure state/federal laws ar
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No house of worship is perfect or healthy. A sacred space doesn't always mean it's a safe space.
There are professionals who can help you.
We Support You
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We can provide resources to help you navigate your path safely.
Speaking up is just the first step.
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We understand the need to have a safe place to seek help.
You are not alone.
COACHING & PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES for Laity, Clergy & Staff:
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.
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!
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.
Interfaith Advice, support, #metoo and Jewish Intermarriage
Love & Tradition is dedicated to opening hearts and broadening minds about intermarriage to build a fully inclusive Jewish Community.
Services Include:
- Conducting original research projects and disseminating new knowledge through public lectures, workshops, conferences, and small gatherings.
- Educating communities to Jewishly engage interfaith couples and families.
- Serving as a liaison between academia and communities about the #MeToo movement and Jewish intermarriage.