B”H With Purim approaching, we turn our minds toward the story of miraculous Jewish redemption thanks to the efforts of Queen Esther. Many of us are familiar with the tale,…
B”H There is a Jewish phenomenon known as “Hashgacha Pratit,” which is usually translated as Divine Providence. It speaks to the big, miraculous occurrences we experience, but also to the…
Hello! My name is Zoe, and I am SHALVA’s newest therapist and outreach coordinator. I began my career as a youth educator with a focus on consent and healthy relationship programming.…
As a Jewish person in the 18-36 age range, I would never think to reach out to SHALVA. I would think that I wasn’t religious enough, or that because I…
This year, the start of Chanukah is shared with Christmas – December 25th. Christmas and Chanukah have long been lumped together in the secular world. It might seem that the…
Here at SHALVA, we know that abusive dynamics are not always easy to see. That is why it is important to be proactive when you notice red flags early on…
I’m a therapist here at SHALVA and a poet. I am passionate about creative expression and the potential of writing as a tool for healing. Here are a few exercises…
Domestic violence is a community issue and our whole community needs to be involved to make lasting change – men and women. Father’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to engage…
If you haven’t caught up, 2016 hotel surveillance video was released of Sean “P. Diddy” Combs horrifically beating his then girlfriend, Cassie Ventura (both musicians). In November, Cassie filed a…
A well-known part of the Passover Seder is the description of The Four Sons/Children. This section reminds us of the Jewish obligation to teach the next generation about this powerful…
