title: Us Too: Acknowledging the Reality of Sexual Assault & Harassment
start: 2017-12-06
start time: 19:00
end time: 21:00
venue: Edlavitch DCJCC
city: Washington D.C. (DC)
country: US
coordinates: 38.9109, -77.0359
tags: JOFA feminism feminismo feminismus intersectional jofaorg womenrights womensvisibilty
links:
Facebook event page https://www.facebook.com/events/379374582482611/
description:
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 by GLOE - GLBTQ Outreach & Engagement at the Edlavitch DCJCC as part of its ongoing Torah & Sexuality series of Jewish learning programs relating ancient texts to modern sex, 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.
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.
For more on the Torah & Sexuality series:
http://edcjcc.org/social-networks/gloe/torah-sexuality-series.html
Proudly co-presented by JOFA, JWI, JSSA, the Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse (JCADA), and the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW).
**Other communal groups/institutions interested in co-sponsoring this event, please email gloe@edcjcc.org. All participating organizations are invited to send representatives and share relevant resources on sexual harassment/assault with attendees.