#DVAM2022 Reaches Big Audience
The SHALVA Community Education Team was very busy during Domestic Violence Awareness Month – we reached 500+ people! Here are some highlights: Observing Tashlich with a Relationship Reflection for the…
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Increasing Awareness Through Community Education
Throughout the year, SHALVA’s Community Education team connects with those living in or working with the Chicagoland Jewish community to enhance their understanding of what abuse looks like and how…
The Experience of Speaking Out
SHALVA clients and other survivors of domestic abuse are often told “no one will believe you.”. Those words have a silencing effect for those who are considering telling their story.…
Trauma Bonding: Why Does it Happen and How Does it Feel?
At SHALVA, we often emphasize that if a relationship was abusive all the time, if someone was horrible to their partner from the beginning, it would be much easier for…
Jordyn Scorpio Recognized by JUF
We are thrilled to announce that Jordyn Scorpio, SHALVA Director of Community Education, will be receiving the 34th annual Samuel A. Goldsmith Award at the JUF Annual Meeting on September…
New Board Members
SHALVA is thrilled to welcome our newest board members! Amy Starr Feder is a retired wealth advisor and worked closely with individuals and families to help them achieve their financial…
Tu B’Av: All About Love
The Jewish holiday of Tu B’Av is all about love. In ancient times, single women would dress in white and dance together in a vineyard so single men would know…
Tisha B’Av: How to Support Our Partner During Hard Times
A few months ago, I lost a close friend after a hard-fought battle with cancer. We knew she was sick, but it didn’t take away any of the shock and…
Challenging Times: 10 Ways to Boost Your Mood
The news of the past month has been difficult to process. The Supreme Court decision on reproductive rights, another mass shooting tragedy, this time in nearby Highland Park, and the…
Tips for Being a Great Dad
Want to give your kids a gift this Father’s Day? Teach your children the importance of healthy relationships and that abuse is never acceptable. Here are some tips from SHALVA…