(Hat tip: G)
Check out this post and picture at AlanLaz. Apparently it has been taken down, but a letter with R' Heinemann's seal and signature had been up at the Agudah telling people not to allow the Baltimore Jewish Times in their homes. I'm curious as to its authenticity (in terms of was it really from him), in light of its being taken down... sad.
This letter is another reminder about the effort needed to combat sexual abuse. That such a notice could be put up after all that has happened is appalling and quite frankly makes me feel embarrassed to be part of the Baltimore community.
ReplyDelete-->I'm curious as to its authenticity (in terms of was it really from him), in light of its being taken down
ReplyDeleteA similiar thought had crossed my mind.
(I don't know if that makes things better or worse)
I also was originally suspicious about the authenticity, considering that it seems off that it's handwritten, it seems unprofessional to add the "(?)", and they spelled "inappropriate" wrong. But, I was told that it is real....who knows what else we'll find out though.
ReplyDeleteAfter speaking with my Rav, I have removed the post from my blog. Contact me for more details, if interested.
ReplyDeleteWhat's disturbing about it?
ReplyDeleteThe BJT is garbage.
The people who will be seeing the sign weren't likely to get the BJT anyway.
And Rabbi Heinemann has signed the letter committing to fighting abuse. I fail to see how the sign, in any way, mitigates that commitment.
Clearly Rabbi Heinemann's view of how to fight abuse differs greatly from that of Phil Jacobs. But that doesn't make it wrong.
And BTW, the sign is still up.
"After speaking with my Rav, I have removed the post from my blog. Contact me for more details, if interested"
ReplyDeleteStupid question time:
--what's the big secret about why you removed the post?
--Which Rav suggested you take it down?
(stupid bec I know neither will get an answer)
g - email me and I just may give you the details you're looking for.
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