Activists and observers say much work remains to counter sex abuse and the culture of silence in the ultra-Orthodox community and its media: 'I think the dust hasn't settled yet'
Very quickly, the haredi world realized that it was unwise to protect Walder. Rabbi Meiselman, a descendant of the Brisker dynasty, turned Walder into a non-haredi.
Lawyer for Dudi Shwamenfeld denies allegations, says Ynet news site is seeking to capitalize on attention focused on ultra-Orthodox sexual abuse cases after Walder saga
"Lo Tishtok" Hebrew for "You will not be silent" is a phrase gaining momentum among haredim, who are being forced to reckon with claims of serious crimes, including sexual abuse of children, against several of their cultural icons.
After Israel's ultra-Orthodox Jewish community was shaken by sexual abuse allegations against several of its leading figures, a call has begun to reverberate throughout the deeply devout and introver…