Failed Messiah on Rabbi Avi Shafran on Beit Dins and Abuse

Rabbi Avi Shafran on Beit Dins and Abuse

Among many Orthodox Jews, the preferred forum for adjudicating communal disputes is a bet din, a rabbinic court. But critics say such panels often try to dissuade sex abuse victims from pursuing their complaints, a charge vigorously denied by [Agudath Israel spokesman Rabbi Avi] Shafran. But, he added, "In cases where there is some degree of doubt, the beit din has a responsibility to counsel against going to authorities until there is proven criminal activity."

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