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	The Survivor of Rabbi Leib Tropper Is a Hero! By Vicki Polin The Awareness Center December 18, 2009 http://theawarenesscenter.blogspot.com/2009/12/regarding-case-of-rabbi-leib-tropper.html I've watched many friends over the years go through the conversion process (both male and female). They are basically at the mercy of the converting rabbi. When the rabbi tells them to jump the only thing they can ask is "how high". I've also seen the same thing happen with Jews who are interested in learning and becoming more observant. They are naive to knowing what is normal for a rabbi to do. It's not uncommon for an individual to have deep feelings for a person who is giving them very special attention. This is true for doctors, lawyers, therapists and even rabbis and cantors. The problem is that there is a small percentage of professionals who take advantage of the power and authority they have over those they are working with. Though the woman in the tape recordings in the case of Rabbi Leib Tropper is an adult, when it comes to situations like this she is the victim. I do not believe she deserves any blame. Rabbi Tropper, is an orthodox rabbi who is married -- with children. He holds all the power over the woman in the conversion process. I personally believe we should all consider this woman a hero for stepping forward, having the tenacity of recording what was going on, and then sharing it with the rest of us. I'm sure she was hoping that by gathering proof of what was happening to her, would help to stop the madness going on in her life -- and also to protect any future woman from being placed into a situation in which they are sexually exploited. Who ever this brave woman is, I wish her all the best and want her to know that The Awareness Center is here to help her in any way we can. Thank you so much for exposing this man and anyone else who is involved with the sexual exploitation of yourself and any other women who has been abused. If you or anyone else needs help, feel free to contact The Awareness Center at 443-857-5560 or by emailing me at: vickipolin@aol.com
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