Molestation is endemic not just to the Catholic Church. While the priesthood's celibacy may be a contributing factor to the problem, sex abuse occurs in most sections of society. In some ways it should make perfect sense to hear that the realm of Hasidic Jews is not immune, but it is still surprising.
This case provides, I think, an interesting point to the human experience. While the Hasidic order did offer somewhat of a cover-up, sex abuse seems to be prevalent everywhere there are humans. Religiosity seems to give a shield from the media, but does not provide a vaccine to the crime.
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