TEMPLE SHIR TIKVA

Domestic abuse is a Jewish issue. In the public eye, domestic abuse is often understood as a series of isolated incidents involving some combination of hitting, yelling and threatening behavior. Facilitated by the National Council of Jewish Women and JF & CS, this session will talk about what emotional, physical financial and technology-related abuse might look life in intimate relationships and then look more closely at why it might be hard to decide whether to stay with or leave a person who acts in harmful ways. We'll also examine some of the specific cultural and religious practice-related barriers that Jewish people who are being harmed by their partner might face, and how to support someone who is being harmed and what organzations can do to help. 

This event is open to members and non-members. Please click here to register.