Child sexual abuse

Former Bnei Brak principal wanted in Israel for sex crimes against children arrested by ICE

Farkas appeared before the Clarkson S. Fisher US Federal Courthouse in Trenton on April 21, where it was ruled that he would remain in federal custody.

|ByMIRIAM SELA-EITAM
ICE Homeland Security Investigations agents and US Marshals arrest Yechiel Yehoshua Farkas, former Bnei Brak principal, in Lakewood, New Jersey, April 30, 2026.
(Illustrative) An empty classroom at a school in Safed, northern Israel, August 31, 2025

Israeli former teacher sentenced to 7.5 years in prison for indecent acts against eight pupils

In a ruling cleared for publication, Senior Judge Michal Brant also ordered Shaar to pay NIS 290,000 in compensation to the victims.

|BySARAH BEN-NUN
US First Lady Melania Trump delivers remarks regarding the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, from the White House, April 9, 2026.

Melania Trump denies any Epstein connection, seeks end to ‘lies,' calls for Congressional hearing

Melania Trump denied any involvement with Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell, called for public hearings on Epstein’s victims, and rejected online smears in a speech at the White House.

|ByREUTERS, THE MEDIA LINE STAFF
A protest group called "Hot Mess" hold up signs of Jeffrey Epstein in front of the federal courthouse on July 8, 2019 in New York City.

What the Epstein files show about Jeffrey Epstein’s Jewish world

The files offer a broader look at how Jewish institutions received Jeffrey Epstein's money, with their release bringing along ethical questions.

|ByANDREW LAPIN

Jewish settlers: 'Everyone is very confused and very frustrated' on child rape

Israeli settler and independent political strategist David Ha’ivri said that uncertainty regarding the suspect’s innocence and the motives behind the attack was a concern for many.

JUNE 26, 2019BySTEPHANIE WASSERMAN
Rape [illustration] 370

Think About It: A seven-year-old child was raped

Yes, also to haredi offenders, who for some reason, which is beyond my comprehension, seem to enjoy very lenient treatment at best, and total immunity within their communities at worst.

JUNE 23, 2019BySUSAN HATTIS ROLEF
U.S. government lawyers and U.S. Marshals are seen in this courtroom sketch, shortly before the accused Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman was found guilty of smuggling tons of drugs to the United States, in Brooklyn federal court in New York, U.S., February 12, 2019

Israeli Police getting ready to indict minister suspected of shielding alleged pedophiles

Malka Leifer fled Australia to Israel after being accused of over 70 cases of child sexual abuse charges.

JUNE 23, 2019ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Ya'acov Litzman

Rape case lawyer says to hold medical documents that counter rape claims

"My brother is innocent, and I hope there will be a fair trial," Katusa's brother said.

JUNE 19, 2019ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israel Police patrol car [File]

Treatment for adult survivors of child sexual abuse: Part II

The primary objective of counseling adult survivors of CSA is to facilitate trauma resolution and foster healing and growth.

MAY 23, 2019ByMIKE GROPPER
"Sometimes, the emotional fallout of CSA may cause relationship problems at work, with friends, with a spouse and/or with his or her family."