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…
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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…
MAID author Stephanie Land coming June 23!
“We made it out, but so many didn’t,” said author Stephanie Land’s daughter after viewing the first two episodes of MAID on Netflix. Land’s trajectory from single mother living in…
Depp v. Heard: What Happens Next?
The news media frenzy around Depp v. Heard lawsuit has brought domestic abuse back into the spotlight and has been the topic of many conversations. The amount of money awarded…
Facing Obstacles
Our 2022 luncheon speaker Stephanie Land, author of the memoir Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother’s Will to Survive will be discussing the challenges she faced when she…
One Moms Story
This Mother’s Day, join us in celebrating the strong and compassionate moms who come to SHALVA seeking a better life for themselves and their children. Whether they choose to stay…