How to Break the Cycle of Abuse (Part 1 of 2)

Hidden in the Exodus story is a lesson on abusive relationships and how to break the traumatic cycle of abuse. In this intense podcast, join Rabbi David Fohrman & Beth Lesch as they tackle the difficult subject of abuse from all angles. They define what it means to be a victim, an abuser, and a savior, and how to break the vicious cycle of abuse. They also challenge the idea of "bystanders" in abusive situations. Drawing inspiration from the Exodus story and why God choose specifically to take the Jews out of Egypt in the way He did, Rabbi Fohrman demonstrates that God is not just taking the Jews out of Egypt, but showing an example of what it means to intervene in an abusive relationship. They also suggest that it was critical for God to not only remove the Jewish people from the abusive relationship, but also to show them how not be passive when faced with an abusive situation.