Keshet Starr: Domestic Abuse in the Frum World and the Red Flags We All Miss
About this episode
Keshet Starr discusses the realities of domestic abuse in the Jewish community and the red flags that are often overlooked.
In this week's episode of the Meaningful People Podcast, Keshet Starr, CEO of Shalom Task Force and a leading advocate in the fight against domestic abuse in the Jewish community, joins Nachi Gordon for a powerful and eye-opening conversation about one of the most difficult issues facing the Jewish world today. Keshet shares what domestic abuse actually looks like behind closed doors, why it is often missed by friends and family, and how emotional, financial, spiritual, technological, and physical abuse can manifest in relationships. She also discusses the realities of working with survivors, the warning signs people should recognize, and why abuse is far more prevalent than many realize. The conversation explores why victims often struggle to leave abusive relationships, the unique challenges that exist within Orthodox Jewish communities, and the role that stigma and silence continue to play. Keshet also offers practical guidance for those dating, newly married, or concerned about someone they love, sharing red flags to watch for and the importance of healthy communication, boundaries, and conflict resolution. This is an important discussion about awareness, prevention, and…
People in this episode
Host: Nachi Gordon
Guest: Keshet Starr
Topics covered
- domestic abuse
- Jewish community
- Orthodox Judaism
- awareness
- prevention
- relationships
Keywords
- domestic abuse
- Jewish community
- red flags
- survivors
- Orthodox Judaism
- emotional abuse
- financial abuse
Sponsors
PZ Deals, Colel Chabad
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Shalom Task Force
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