JWI to Host Retreat for Young Adults
When Push Comes to Shove, It’s No Longer Love: A Jewish Perspective on Gender, Power and Relationships
by Rachel Keller
As part of its commitment to addressing violence against women and girls in the Jewish community, JWI is convening "When Push Comes to Shove, It's No longer Love: A Jewish Perspective on Gender,...
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An Evening to End Abuse
by Linda Feldstein
Project S.A.R.A.H. of Jewish Family and Children's Service of Greater Mercer County, in partnership with JWI's Princeton Chapter and other local Jewish organizations, is sponsoring "An Evening to End...
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National Network Call Scheduled for September 9, 2004
The Topic : Coalition Building in Small Communities
JWI is hosting the third in our series of Call to Action National Network calls. The conference call is scheduled for Thursday, September 9th at 12:30 p.m. EST. Network members will discuss Coalition...
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JWI To Bring Needs Assessment Briefings to More Communities
During October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, JWI will continue to heighten awareness about domestic violence in the Jewish community by presenting Needs Assesment briefings to more communities...
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JWI Launches Clergy Task Force
by Jennifer Karotkin
As part of its commitment to address the serious issue of domestic abuse in Jewish homes, Jewish Women International announces the launch of the Domestic Abuse Clergy Task Force. This...
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Let Shalom Task Force Answer The Call
by Nechama Wolfson
Whether you are just starting up or are looking to expand your outreach to victims of domestic abuse in your community, Shalom Task Force can help you become more effective. For more than ten years,...
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Clothesline Project Exhibited in NY
by Esther-Ann Asch
The Clothesline Project exhibit was on display August 7 through August 13, 2004, at Galerie Rimonim in East Hampton, NY. Titled "Be'Ad Hamishpacha: For the Sake of the Family," the exhibit showcased...
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S.A.R.A.H. Works to Improve the Safety Net for Jewish Victims of Abuse
by Esther East
Summer has been a busy time for Project S.A.R.A.H.'s "cross training" objectives; educating the community about domestic abuse in the Jewish community.
In May, staff from five New Jersey shelters...
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Kol Isha to Host Sukkah of Peace Event
Save the date for Kol Isha's Sukkah of Peace Event on Tuesday, October 5, 2004 from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.at Temple Emanuel in Newton, MA.
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Austin Jewish Coalition Against DV to Present Workshop on Relationship Abuse
by Diane Radin
The Austin Jewish Coaltion Against Domestic Violence has invited rabbis, cantors, religious school and day school directors, professionals from the Jewish Community Association of Austin (a...
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COMMUNITY VIOLENCE: Causes, Solutions & Hope for the Future
Conference to be Held in NY
The Martha K. Selig Educational Institute of the Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services will be hosting an all-day conference, "COMMUNITY VIOLENCE: Causes, Solutions & Hope for the Future,"...
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Update on Miklat
Shelter from Abuse in Israel
by Amara Levine-Reich
Tamar’s abusive ex-husband kidnapped her children and violated the order that assigned her custody.
Rivka is seeking a restraining order against her violent husband, but is afraid of the...
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Speaking Out Against Abuse in Minneapolis-St. Paul
Although thousands of synagogue attendees have heard the message that religious texts do not condone domestic abuse and the Jewish community is a place of support and and safety for victims, speaking...
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Shalom BC Has The Answers!
This summer certainly reconfirms how important Shalom BC is to British Columbia's newcomers and long term residents alike. Newcomers from all over the world are welcomed and oriented to the BC Jewish...
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