Elana Sztokman's book is an invaluable tool with which to dismantle the structures of Jewish patriarchy and unmask the shame and secrecy that enable sexual abuse and protect offenders. A must-read for anyone who cares about the safety and well-being of every member of the Jewish community.

Letty Cottin Pogrebin, author of Shanda: A Memoir of Shame a

Elana Sztokman has done a great service to Jewish life with her meticulous and moving book. She gives voice to victims of rabbinic misconduct, and through them and her supporting research reveals recurring patterns of abuse.

Rabbi Daniel Pressman, Chair, Va'ad Hakavod (Ethics Committe

This is one of the most important books for the Jewish world in years. Sztokman thoughtfully, calmly examines an emotionally charged issue in a way that only a true expert can. Jewish leaders and community members should consider it an essential read.

Elad Nehorai, Writer, activist, and founder of Hevria

It can be difficult to recommend books one finds deeply upsetting. But.... I’m cognizant of the importance of not looking away when it comes to this extremely difficult topic.

Howard Freedman, director of the Jewish Community Library

Elana Sztokman’s new book examines how Jewish communities often turn a blind eye to abusers – and even support them

Judy Maltz, Ha'aretz, 25 May 2022

This book is quite powerful and it gave me an understanding of the extent of the destruction caused by abusers and predators.....When Rabbis Abuse is an intense and very important read.

Hannah Heller, Unorthoboxed,

"When Rabbis Abuse" is a necessary reminder that all Jews are responsible for each other. For me, it hits close to home.

Claire Davidson Miller, Hey Alma

I need to draw the Jewish community’s attention to the topic because it’s not only an important one, but one that has needs to be addressed in a public forum. Too often those who were abused are treated as if they’d done something shameful, rather than having had something horrific done to them. Too

Rabbi Rachel Esserman , The Reporter

When Rabbis Abuse is insightful and thought-provoking. It is also painful in the challenges it poses to us all - to learn, to acknowledge where and how we have failed in our holiest spaces, and to recommit ourselves to doing what is necessary so that our institutions and organizations are places of

Shana Aronson, Director, Magen for Jewish Communities

Kudos to Elana Sztokman for this comprehensive study of sexual and gender abuse in the greater Jewish community. If anyone thought Jews don’t abuse, this book proves them wrong. But even for those of us who knew of this phenomenon, Sztokman goes beyond the stories. She provides helpful analysis, an

Rabbi Reverend Dr. Haviva Ner-David, author of Dreaming Agai

Dr. Sztokman gives voice to the victims while examining the processes and consequences of abuse. In its skillful and comprehensive treatment of its subject matter.

Devorah Blachor, author of The Feminist's Guide to Raising a

Dr. Sztokman’s research brings to light the dirty little secrets in Jewish communal life that no one has ever wanted to talk about.

Naomi Eisenberger, Executive Director of The Good People Fun

Dr. Elana Sztokman analyzes multiple examples of sexual abuse by Jewish clergy. Sztokman does not hide her dismay at the injustice for those who have suffered abuse. She closes with powerful suggestions for change

-Hannah Wacholder Katsman, Child sex abuse victims advocate

This work is a deep, probing, and intricate look at our culture....It should be required reading for rabbinic students and their mentors, and anyone at all in a Jewish community

Dr. Sarah Ruth Hoffman, epidemiologist, blogger, and survivo

Dr Sztokman perfectly captures the scope and nature of the problem of sexual harassment in Jewish institutions in all its tragic minutiae. When Rabbis Abuse should be mandatory reading for all institutional leaders in the Jewish community.

Asher Lovy, Director of Za'akah