Is it possible to raise the level of this thread (discussion)and stop assuming that it’s always about the secular state hating the Chareidim? This issue is much to complex for such (incorrect)interpretations.

It is my personal opinion that to describe this case and the allegations against Rav Berland as such is a disgusting attempt to once again silence the voices of those who have been abused in un-Tznius ways (to put it mildly) by people of hold authority.

YWN’s choice of wording, “to avoid arrest and accusations of law breaking” is misleading. This case has nothing to do with anti-Charedi tendencies of the secular authorities what-so-ever.

I am not judge or jury and don’t pretend to know all the facts of this case; however, I have researched the issue and spoken to members and former members of Rav Berland’s community and the accusations and allegations are formidable enough to warrant appropriate legal investigation.

Additionally, I believe that it’s about time that our community stops whitewashing the behaviors of predators and begin to explore ways of assisting the victims of abuse. Time to grow up; face reality; and stop crying “anti-Charedi”… the victims are also Charedi.

As someone who works to heal the victims of such abuse, I believe that it’s about time we face the facts. It exists and is in our community.