An Open Secret: Rabbi Heshi Nussbaum's abuse of boys in Toronto's Jewish community
Heshi Nussbaum's sexual abuse of young boys went unpunished for decades. (Toronto Police Services)
We hear a troubling story of a Toronto rabbi who assaulted young boys in his care and how --despite allegations and rumours in the Jewish community-- it took decades to bring him to justice.
The Current's Howard Goldenthal once knew the rabbi. He went on a journey to understand how the crimes could go unpunished for so many years. This is his documentary: An Open Secret.
We spoke with Heshi Nussbaum's lawyer. He passed on our request to interview his client, but Heshi Nussbaum said he did not want to participate in this documentary.
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This segment was produced by The Current's Howard Goldenthal and Joan Webber.
http://www.cbc.ca/thecurrent/episode/2014/06/18/an-open-secret-rabbi-heshi-nussbaum/#