It is very often the home that is the most dangerous place for women and children. During the pandemic domestic violence has increased. As Rabbi Lee Wax, London, points out thatit can be found in all strata of society, in all ethnic or religious groups. Therefore, this phenomenon is also a problem for Jewish society. In her conversation with Rabbi Barbara Borts, Newcastel, Rabbi Lee Wax talks about the work and the aims of “Jewish Women’s Aid”, the first organization in Britain that supports Jewish victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse. She explains different forms of domestic violence and why it is important to have a specifically Jewish organization for Jewish victims.

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