Surviving & Thriving After Trauma

Nechama Meyer on Abuse, Justice, and Breaking the Silence

Surviving & Thriving After Trauma

In this powerful community presentation, Nechama Meyer shares her deeply personal story of surviving abuse, pursuing justice, and finding the strength to rebuild her life.

Nechama is a survivor of convicted abuser Malka Leifer and one of the voices that helped expose years of abuse and bring international attention to the case. Her story includes not only the trauma itself, but the long legal battle that followed, the courage required to speak out, and the complicated realities survivors often face within their own communities.

This evening featured the first trailer screening in the United States of the documentary Surviving Malka Leifer, followed by an open and courageous conversation about trauma, justice, and how communities can better support survivors.

Hosted by Amudim and
Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim – Community Learning Center

A special thank you to Rabbi Daniel Coren and the entire Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim community for hosting this important evening and helping create a space for honest conversation, awareness, and support for survivors.

Speakers:
Nechama Meyer
Survivor of convicted abuser Malka Leifer

Rabbi Zvi Gluck
Founder & CEO, Amudim

Rabbi Moshe Frankel, LCSW, CASAC-M
Presenter

Rabbi Daniel Coren
Moderator – Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim

Topics Discussed

  • Nechama Meyer’s personal journey as a survivor
  • The international legal fight to bring Malka Leifer to justice
  • The emotional and communal cost of speaking out
  • Finding strength and faith after trauma
  • Recognizing abuse by female perpetrators
  • How communities can better support survivors
  • The importance of breaking the silence