Stopping torture requires recognizing it. The United Nations took one step in that direction in 1984, establishing the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment or Punishment (“Torture Convention” or “CAT” for short). CAT entered into force on June 26, 1987. So June 26 is marked as International Day in Support of Victims of Torture and the month of June as Torture Awareness Month.
The Omer period carries from Passover to Shavuot — falling on June 1 this year. So, the seven weeks of the Omer this year also carry us from the first steps of Liberation toward Revelation…. and then into the four weeks of awareness we so often seek to avoid.
Torture is much closer and more common than we like to believe. Stay tuned for related resources.
Temporarily moving other files off this Jewish and Hebrew studies pages for the duration.
Rereading Torah Towards Liberation 