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Sarah Sackman with Sam Clifford (JWA CEO) and Dana Houri from JWA outside their stall at Carmelli’s for the JWA Shabbat November 2024
December 2, 2024, 11:43 am
OPINION: Abuse against women and girls takes many forms
MP Sarah Sackman outlines her plans to ensure the criminal justice system better supports victims
By Sarah Sackman MP
Pic: JWA website
November 19, 2024, 10:55 am
OPINION: It’s uncomfortable to accept that abuse exists within Jewish life, but in order to support our community, we must
'I encourage you to take this Shabbat as an opportunity to start conversations with family and friends', says Jewish Women's Aid Sam Clifford
By Sam Clifford
Pic: JWA website
November 14, 2024, 1:43 pm
Cross-communal Shabbat to highlight awareness of domestic abuse
Jewish Women's Aid partners with Leeds and Manchester communities for 22-23 November weekend
By Michelle Rosenberg
Pic: JWA
July 9, 2024, 1:04 pm
Rachel Riley raises a cup of thanks as Jewish Women’s Aid marks 30 years
Countdown presenter and ambassador for domestic abuse charity hosts event for founders and volunteers
By Michelle Rosenberg
The Chief Rabbi with JWA at the November 2023 launch of its awareness Shabbat
March 13, 2024, 11:25 am
Jewish Women’s Aid launches vital fundraiser this weekend
Matched campaign for domestic abuse and sexual violence charity hopes to raise £1.5 million
By Michelle Rosenberg
Furious opposition members shout at Minister Itamar Ben Gvir as he speaks from the podium in the Knesset, on March 22, 2023. Pic: main.knesset.gov.il/EN/News/PressR
March 23, 2023, 4:11 pm
Domestic violence bill fails amid chaotic scenes in Knesset
National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir opposed law that would have forced offenders to wear tracking device bracelets
By Michelle Rosenberg
An ultra Orthodox Jewish man walks past women wearing costumes from the TV series 'The Handmaid's Tale' during an anti-government protest at a train station in Jerusalem, Israel, 01 March 2023. People have been protesting all over the country against the government’s justice system reform. EPA-EFE/ABIR SULTAN
March 9, 2023, 12:04 pm
OPINION: Is International Women’s Day all talk and no trousers? 
Women have been allocated one day among 365 for global appreciation. Are we doing ourselves a huge disservice with such twee tokenism?
By Michelle Rosenberg
John Griffin Institute Portraits: Alison Rosen, CEO. 25.6.2019 Photographer Sam Pearce / www.square-image.co.uk
January 12, 2023, 10:20 am
Jewish Women’s Aid appoints new chief executive
Incoming CEO Alison Rosen vows: "No Jewish woman needs to face sexual violence alone"
By Michelle Rosenberg
Emma Barnett (Photo credit: Lia Toby/PA Wire)
December 2, 2020, 10:38 am
Emma Barnett: ‘Domestic abuse is still shrouded in shame’
The BBC broadcaster addressed a virtual audience of 530 people and was joined by bestselling author Noreena Hertz at an event organised by Jewish Women's Aid
By Francine Wolfisz
VCage released his new single, Slam Me, ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week
May 21, 2020, 4:21 pm
Musician seeks to highlight domestic abuse against men
Los Angeles-based musician V-Cage, born Victor Cohen, hopes to raise greater awareness with his debut song, Slam Me
By Francine Wolfisz
April 5, 2019, 11:11 am
‘I wanted to break up with him – but he just threatened even more violence’
Mum-of-two Miriam*, 51, was in an emotionally abusive relationship for years before a WIZO domestic violence shelter helped turn her life around. She shares her story now
By Louise Scodie
Sexual violence support service rolled out for Jewish community
November 21, 2018, 5:55 pm
Jewish victims of domestic abuse ‘wait two more years than average’ to seek help
Women living within the community experienced abuse for at least 11.5 years before reporting their ill treatment according to Jewish Women’s Aid
By Francine Wolfisz
Naomi Dickson
May 3, 2018, 11:07 am
OPINION: Jewish women should never suffer in silence
Naomi Dickson of JWA reflects on the shock 40% rise in reports of domestic abuse faced by Jewish women
By Naomi Dickson
Sexual violence support service rolled out for Jewish community
April 30, 2018, 5:00 pm
Forty percent increase in number of Jewish women reporting domestic abuse
Jewish Women's Aid record 103 new cases in first three months of 2018, with the shocking rise partially explained by increased awareness
Sexual violence support service rolled out for Jewish community
December 15, 2017, 10:30 am
OPINION: With your help, we’ll make sure abuse is not tolerated
Naomi Dickson of Jewish Women's Aid urges the community to be more open and receptive to abused women seeking support.
By Naomi Dickson
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