#UsToo: Acknowledging the Reality of Sexual Assault and Harassment in the Jewish Community
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As part of its mission to recontextualize Judaism for a modern community, GLOE - The Kurlander Program for GLBTQ Outreach & Engagement at the Edlavitch DCJCC is presenting its monthly Torah & Sexuality series of Jewish learning programs exploring different topics in Judaism that relate to sexual relations, expression, and identity, presented in a contemporary context by various rabbis and other Jewish educators. Since the allegations against Harvey Weinstein have come to light, there has been a flood of further allegations against sexual perpetrators in all quarters of our society. It is time we acknowledge this problem openly as a community, and seek strength, insight and answers together. Join Rabbi Gil Steinlauf and Dr. Tamara Cofman Wittes of The Brookings Institution for one of the first conversations convened by a Jewish communal institution on the current sexual harassment/assault issues proving to be cultural flashpoints around the world — together, we'll explore Jewish insights on this problem, acknowledge the challenges, and discuss ways of taking collective action to stop sexual abuse and protect potential victims in our community. This will be a special event presented as part of the ongoing Torah & Sexuality series of Jewish learning programs relating ancient texts to modern sex. This program is also fully inclusive of all, regardless of gender expression, sexual identity, or ability. For accommodation requests, please email Stacey Herman at staceyh@edcjcc.org. About the facilitators:
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The Kurlander Program for GLBTQ Outreach & Engagement (GLOE) at the Edlavitch DCJCC is the first and only full-time LGBTQ outreach program of any Jewish Community Center in North America. GLOE has been recontextualizing Judaism for a contemporary queer community since its founding by Stuart S. Kurlander over ten years ago. The Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance (JOFA) raises awareness about gender issues in Orthodoxy and advocates for a more gender-inclusive and equitable community. Jewish Women International (JWI) is the leading Jewish organization working to empower women and girls by ensuring and protecting their physical safety and economic security, promoting and celebrating inter-generational leadership, and inspiring civic participation and community engagement. Inspired by our legacy of progressive women’s leadership and guided by our Jewish values, JWI works to ensure that all women and girls thrive in healthy relationships, control their financial futures and realize the full potential of their personal strength. JSSA offers counseling, special needs services, in-home support, senior programs, and hospice care to help individuals and families in the Washington region overcome challenges in their lives. Our patient-focused approach to care empowers our clients of all ages to focus on their strengths and achieve their goals. The Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse (JCADA)’s mission is to support victims of domestic abuse to become empowered and live safely, educate the community about domestic abuse and appropriate responses, and prevent future generations from suffering domestic abuse. We do this by providing free clinical and legal services to survivors, educating teens about dating violence, and engaging the community through outreach programs. JCADA is committed to providing high-quality services to all residents of the Greater Washington DC community without regard to race, national origin, ability, background, faith, gender or sexual orientation. The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is a grassroots organization of volunteers and advocates who turn progressive ideals into action. Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW strives for social justice by improving the quality of life for women, children, and families and by safeguarding individual rights and freedoms. Date:
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