Guila Benchimol, PhD, is a victim advocate and researcher and educator in the area of gender-based violence in Jewish communities and spaces.
Guila Benchimol
By Guila Benchimol
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Opinion A 4-year-old Jewish girl died in Toronto. We need to talk about why
Do you know who little Keira Kagan was? I want to tell you about her. Keira had blonde-brown hair, cute little glasses and a beautiful smile. Her mother described her as “smart and spunky,” someone who “loved to get dressed up to get into her princess dress and be fancy.” She lived in Toronto and…
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Life So You Have Something To Say About #MeToo: Tips For Male Allies
Here’s a guide for non-survivor cis men who want to talk about the critically important topic of sexual abuse. We’re very appreciative of your willingness to speak out—this is extremely important work that requires all of us to leverage our voices and platforms to create change. However, doing so responsibly, especially for those not personally…
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Life The Atonement Prayers We Should All Say, In The #MeToo Era
As the Days of Awe roll around, we find ourselves repeating two traditional confession prayers — Al Chet and Ashamnu — many times throughout Selichot (penitential prayers) and Yom Kippur. What makes this year different from other years? This year, we enter the High Holiday season with the painful memories of #MeToo, fresh wounds of…
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Community What Jewish Community Leaders Must Do After #MeToo
The encouraging flurry of activity in the Jewish community following #metoo has included organizations creating or revamping policies and hosting events and training to prevent sexual victimization, including harassment. But a systemic problem requires a systemic approach to change. Below are the gaps I have noticed based on my criminological and sociological research on sexual…
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