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Presentation on sexual abuse Sunday at Havurah Posted May 11, 2018 at 6:33 PM Updated May 11, 2018 at 6:33 PM "Unholy Betrayal: Confronting Sexual Abuse by Spiritual Leaders" is the title of a presentation sent for Sunday at the Havurah Synagogue in Ashland. Revelations of sexual misconduct in Hollywood sparked the #MeToo movement and a nationwide discussion on the prevalence of power dynamics and sexuality in all sectors of the culture. Emerging reports of sexual abuse in education, medicine, sports, politics, corporations, the military, in religious establishments and in every profession has forced institutions to look inward at the causes of such behavior within their own worlds. In the spirit of education and healing, the Havurah Synagogue has announced, it is inviting the public to attend an evening of storytelling, music and learning. Presentations will be made by Dr. Karen McClintock, the Rev. Norman Burton and Lama Yeshe Parke, with a special story by Portland storyteller Donna Zerner. The evening will be hosted by Ayala Zonnenschein and will feature music by Alice DiMicele and Cyrise Beatty Schachter. Rabbi David Zaslow says, "Our presenters will offer teachings on sexual abuse within the Christian, Jewish and Buddhist communities, but we know that sexual misconduct and abuse exists in all religions and in all denominations. Unless we are willing to shine light on the darkness within our own faiths, the cycle of sexual abuse will continue. Only self-reflection honesty, confession can bring repair and healing. We hope this evening will be a start." The event is free, open to the public, and is due to begin at 7:30 p.m. May 13 at The Havurah, 185 North Mountain Ave. in Ashland. Voluntary donations will be accepted on behalf of the Dunn House Shelter and other related nonprofit causes. For more information, call 541-488-7716. Most Popular Longtime Ashland business Nimbus for sale, could close after lease expires May 8 at 1:06 PM Pipeline protesters target Ashland bank May 8 at 8:10 PM East Medford residents awaken to find KKK recruiting flier May 8 at 9:21 AM Culture of Peace: The World Peace Flame in Ashland to be fueled by justice, inclusion May 7 at 2:01 AM Ashlanders going on to national speech contest May 6 at 2:34 PM Pro-gun measure clears first hurdle in Jackson County May 9 at 9:33 AM Ashland Key Clubbers collect awards May 7 at 6:39 PM Aging Happens: Tips for crafting an obituary — even your own May 8 at 1:08 PM Camelot offers a lively 'Barefoot' romp May 8 at 6:57 PM Beau Club faces sanctions for unruly employee May 6 at 11:40 AM Rotarians name Student of the Month May 9 at 7:23 PM Chamber Communique: How to be prepared in case smoke returns May 8 at 4:46 PM © Copyright 2006-2018 Rosebud Media LLC. All rights reserved. Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. DailyTidings.com ~ P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501