The article concerning Rabbi Bina was quite disturbing. Not because of his actions, but because unfortunately, this is a common experience in our yeshivas. What was really upsetting was the reactions and comments of prominent rabbis and educators who admitted they were aware of Rabbi Bina’s actions but were willing to overlook his abusive behavior because of the good he does. I wonder whether they would have a different attitude if Rabbi Bina sexually abused his students instead of mentally and verbally abusing them.
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