Jewish Ethics and Halakha

Ethics apply to everyone regardless of your religion, or atheism. Many of Jeremy Levi’s supporters belong to his synagogue and I hope they will read this article.

I have been accused of slandering Levi. It is NOT slander when it is true and you can see the proof for yourself, just click here.

We all have a moral obligation to call out wrongdoing if doing so can lead to the end of the bad behavior. To not do so is being complicit and makes you as guilty as the wrong doer.

The following is from the Committee on Ethics in Jewish leadership and it is signed by well over 100 rabbis and Jewish scholars. Here are the first 3 points in their declaration:

1. Concealing evidence of unethical behavior is itself unethical and antithetical to Jewish values. Moreover, it enables the perpetrators to perpetuate their shameful conduct, by allowing them to freely move to other communities and institutions where they may repeat their offenses.
2. Excusing the offenders’ conduct or blaming the victims for coming forward is intolerable. The fact that a perpetrator is held in high esteem, whether rabbinic, academic, or communal, should not be a deterrent to exposing his or her misdeeds.
3. Whistle blowers should be encouraged. Those who have information about inappropriate behavior by Jewish leaders should be urged to come forward, without fear of retaliation or ostracism by the community.