Editor's note: The location for this event has been changed since this article was originally published. The event will be held in Hillman Hall, Room 70. Parking is available at WashU Hillel.As part of national Domestic Violence Awareness month, expert...
As Rebecca said in her bat mitzvah speech, “Volunteering at Project Backpack is my way of giving back to the community and maybe making life a little more bearable for these unfortunate kids.” Daughter of Bonnie and Steve Davis of Town & Country,...
By Lori Weinstein and Lee Sherman, JTA
• Published March 1, 2012
Thirty years ago, a Jewish woman experiencing domestic violence had few places to turn. Community leaders strongly resisted acknowledging violence for fear that it would harm marriages and break up families. Few services existed for women seeking support...
When we think of solutions to the problem of domestic violence, we often think of addressing a woman's immediate needs in order to keep her safe-shelters, hot- lines, and orders of protection. We don't often think of what can be done long term to eradicate...
Join the National Council of Jewish Women-St. Louis Section (NCJW) for a Shower for the Shelter at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 13th at the home of Sherri Goldman. This event will support Lydia's House and local victims of domestic violence. Shower for the...
