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SHALVA SHALVA is the oldest independent, Jewish domestic abuse agency in the United States. Our clients receive free and individualized services for as long as needed.

SHALVA offers confidential domestic abuse counseling services to the metropolitan Chicago Jewish community in a culturally-sensitive and caring environment.

Thank you to NCJW - National Council of Jewish Women Chicago North Shore Section for all your hard work! It was a great ...
10/20/2026

Thank you to NCJW - National Council of Jewish Women Chicago North Shore Section for all your hard work! It was a great way to give back during Domestic Violence Awareness Month 💜

10/19/2026

Our Open the Door to Hope and Healing campaign has been going strong. 💪 Help us reach our goal of $100k!

Together, we can open the door to healing, healthier relationships, and a safer future for our entire community. 💜

In recognition of SHALVA’s 40th anniversary, every dollar donated will be doubled up to the first $40,000 raised, thanks to our generous matching donors.

Make your donation here: causematch.com/shalva

10/16/2026

Devora Stern is a pioneer in the Chicagoland Jewish community for being a founding mother of SHALVA.

She’s also an actual mother, and grandmother.

L’dor v’dor means “from generation to generation”. In Judaism, it’s considered a responsibility to maintain continuity — by passing down knowledge, customs, and traditions.

For Devora, she has passed the torch to her daughter Chumi, and her granddaughter Ahuva — both are involved in SHALVA today. Chumi is one of our community ambassadors, and Ahuva is an associate board member.

To celebrate 40 years of SHALVA, we’re highlighting Devora’s legacy. 💜

There are multiple ways to get involved and support Domestic Violence Awareness Month. One of them is to wear purple for...
10/13/2026

There are multiple ways to get involved and support Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

One of them is to wear purple for Purple Thursday, on October 15. 💁‍♀️

We will be having an encore of Purple Thursday the following week, on October 22!

If you are in the area, please stop by EVEREVE for a fundraiser in Lake Forest from 10 am – 6 pm. 15% of all proceeds go to SHALVA 💜

Did you know…That Seven Circles, SHALVA’s healthy relationships program for couples, is *completely* free? Seven Circles...
10/09/2026

Did you know…

That Seven Circles, SHALVA’s healthy relationships program for couples, is *completely* free?

Seven Circles is a self-guided, multi-sensory virtual program — a fun way to deepen the connection with your partner.

The conversation and self-reflection is structured in a series of seven date night activities.

Couples dive into important foundational topics like communication and conflict resolution.

You can learn more about Seven Circles at sevencirclesjourney.com.

If you love what we’re doing and want to help us expand the program, save the date for our Open the Door to Hope & Healing Campaign, October 18–19!

Trigger warning: sexual assault. There is a lot of important discussion happening right now about sexual assault. On thi...
10/07/2026

Trigger warning: sexual assault.

There is a lot of important discussion happening right now about sexual assault. On this anniversary of the horrific events of October 7th, we at SHALVA want to bear witness to the many instances of sexual assault that took place that day in Israel, 2023.

In our work supporting survivors of domestic abuse, we are deeply familiar with the devastating effects of sexual assault.

We are firm in our commitment to helping all survivors heal, destigmatizing the conversation around abuse, and creating community where abuse and assault of any kind are not tolerated.

If you or someone you love may be experiencing domestic abuse, call today to speak to a kind and compassionate trained professional.

Not sure what to call it? Or, more sure than you've ever been? Call SHALVA: 773-583-HOPE (4673)

SHALVA is the oldest independent, Jewish domestic abuse agency in the United States. Since 1986, we have worked to break...
10/02/2026

SHALVA is the oldest independent, Jewish domestic abuse agency in the United States.

Since 1986, we have worked to break the cycle of abuse by giving survivors the support they need and educating the community about intimate partner abuse.

We are grateful for Fayge Siegal and all of SHALVA’s founding mothers for establishing our organization 40 years ago.

In a conversation with SHALVA staff recently, Fayge said,

“People need to know if you really feel strongly about something, and you really feel something needs to be done, just because you’re a group of a few people doesn’t mean it can’t get done.

If something is important, we can do it. A lot of very major things have happened because a few people said “let’s do it.”’

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM). Spend a few minutes today learning about domestic violence and how ...
10/02/2026

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM).

Spend a few minutes today learning about domestic violence and how who’s been impacted.

Domestic violence is a pattern of coercive, controlling behavior that can include physical, emotional, verbal, sexual, financial, and other types of abuse.

According to the World Health Organization, domestic violence is “devastatingly pervasive” and is by far the most prevalent form of violence against women globally.

DV can happen to anyone, but survivors and victims of marginalized backgrounds and identities can have these used against them as tactics of control by their abusers. They also often face additional barriers to seeking help.

It’s up to all of us to create a better, safer world.

09/25/2026

Tonight begins the first night of Sukkot, a festival of gathering. 🌿

The holiday celebrates the gathering of the harvest, and the protection that was provided for the Jewish people for 40 years after their exodus from slavery in Egypt.

During the holiday, gathering in the Sukkah is a mitzvah (good deed), and also implies a sense of closeness and security.

It’s also a mitzvah to protect yourself and your soul. So if something doesn’t feel right in your interpersonal relationship, please reach out. Everyone deserves to feel safe at home.

Our help line is free, confidential, and available 24/7.
📞 773-583-4673 💜

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