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Hannah Dreyfus
September 25, 2019, 11:53 am
SAR students unearth possible Skolnick aliases
Communicating with FBI; alleged predator worked at prominent Israel yeshiva
By Hannah Dreyfus
“There are limits to what a Title IX office can do,” says Emily Voshell, a Washington, D.C., attorney who frequently represents the subjects of Title IX complaints. She finds it “hard to see” how JTS’ Title IX office “has any role at all” in the current situation. Jtsa.edu
July 31, 2019, 12:28 pm
JTS handling of Title IX allegation under scrutiny
A woman alleged sexual misconduct by a graduate student before he arrived on campus. Was the school’s response adequate?
By Hannah Dreyfus
Former NJY Camps director Len Robinson. The camp network is trying to pick up the pieces after abuse allegations. (Photo illustration by Janice hwang)
April 15, 2019, 12:24 pm
New allegations against NJY Camps former director include a minor
Woman says she was sexually abused by Len Robinson when she was 17
By Hannah Dreyfus
Extend Fertility’s sleek offices. Courtesy of Extend Fertility
March 6, 2019, 11:17 am
For agunot, a new fertility lifeline
Group aiding ‘chained’ women teams with boutique clinic to ease biological-clock pressure
By Hannah Dreyfus
Yeshivat Maharat grad Marianne Novak’s work as a rabbinic intern at Teaneck synagogue lands rabbi in hot water. Yeshivat Maharat
February 13, 2019, 11:55 am
Fresh rift in modern, centrist Orthodox camps over female clergy
The flare-up erupted after a Teaneck shul received a slap after hiring a female rabbinic intern.
By Hannah Dreyfus
Illustrative photo of one of the summer camps in the NJY Camps network. Via NJYcamps.org
February 13, 2019, 11:33 am
NJY Camps board disbands, settles with at least one victim
Move follows resignation of chair after report detailed new allegations against Len Robinson
By Hannah Dreyfus
Following a report that the NJY Camps board was aware of allegations against its former director for years but took no action, board president Peter Horowitz announced that he will resign in February. Photo by Elan Mizrahi
December 19, 2018, 3:01 pm
President of NJY Camps board resigns, calls for rest of the board to follow suit
By Hannah Dreyfus
An independent investigation undertaken by NJY Camps last spring found that at least 11 women accused Len Robinson of sexual harassment or assault, according to an internal memo. Via NJYcamps.org
December 19, 2018, 11:54 am
After damning probe, NJ fed exec urges board purge at NJY Camps
Independent investigation reveals that board leadership knew about Len Robinson’s predatory behavior for years, but failed to act
By Hannah Dreyfus
The Jerusalem Center for Conservative Judaism. New study says the percentage of Jews that identify with the Reform and Conservative movements in Israel has gone up. Wikimedia CC
October 17, 2018, 11:53 am
Liberal branches seen on the rise in Israel
New study suggests ‘growing antipathy’ toward religious establishment
By Hannah Dreyfus
Dr. Christine Blasey Ford answers questions at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Sept. 27. Melina Mara-Pool/Getty Images
October 4, 2018, 10:48 am
For young Jews, Kavanaugh hearings a ‘wake-up call’
An Anita Hill moment for millennials, as nation awaits full Senate confirmation vote
By Hannah Dreyfus and Shira Hanau
Michael Steinhardt, one of Hillel’s biggest donors, has been removed from the board of governors’ list on its website. GETTY IMAGES/ JTA/FLASH90
September 13, 2018, 11:06 am
Hillel Investigating Allegations Against Major Philanthropist
Claims of unwelcome sexual remarks to women Hillel employees by Michael Steinhardt; accusations by other women, to which he responds
By Hannah Dreyfus
In the wake of sexual harassment claims against him, Steven M. Cohen has voluntarily resigned from his post as director of the Berman Jewish Policy Archive. JW Photo Illustration
July 25, 2018, 11:17 am
Harassment allegations mount against leading Jewish sociologist
Women academics cite pattern of sexual improprieties at the hands of Steven M. Cohen, who has expressed ‘remorse’ for his actions
By Hannah Dreyfus
April 18, 2018, 12:00 am
After N.J. Camp Exec Sacked, More Women Alleging Sexual Harassment Come Forward
She had always thought of him as a family friend — until he invited her to spend the night with him alone at his private residence in the Poconos
By Hannah Dreyfus
April 13, 2018, 12:00 am
NJ Jewish camps director resigns over past sexual harassment claims
Has the Jewish community’s #MeToo reckoning arrived?
By Hannah Dreyfus
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