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If the High Holidays bring up questions or concerns about your relationship, join us for a decompression session!

SHALVA therapist Zoe Friedland will be available TODAY (Thursday, September 24) at noon, to support you in a confidential, virtual support space.

Check out our other updates from our September newsletter!

This Monday marks Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement. It is considered the holiest day of the year, and is largely observed through fasting.

It is also a time when we speak about forgiveness. We seek to make right the wrongs we have committed.

At SHALVA, we recognize that forgiveness can be a difficult topic for survivors.

Apologies never received, “I’m sorry”s that could never undo the damage, the inability to forgive themselves when self-blame creeps in.

We see you, and we continue to support you in your healing journey.

Wishing all who observe it a peaceful and meaningful Yom Kippur.

If the High Holidays bring up questions or concerns about your relationship, join us for a decompression session!

SHALVA therapist Zoe Friedland will be available on Thursday, September 24, to support you in a confidential, virtual support space.

Register here: tinyurl.com/4jxmsy8e

For more info, email Zoe: [email protected]

While we are celebrating the Jewish New Year, we are also called to think about accountability.

SHALVA’s Executive Director Marlene Copeland says, “At SHALVA, we know that when it comes to domestic abuse, responsibility belongs solely to the person causing harm.

Survivors should never be blamed or judged for the decisions they make while navigating situations that are often complicated, painful, and dangerous.

Instead, we are challenged to ask ourselves: What more can we do to create communities where abuse is not tolerated and where survivors find support, safety, and respect?”

L’Shana Tovah Umetukah – wishing you a sweet new year! From all of us at SHALVA.

The Hebrew month of Tishrei begins Friday night at sundown. This Shabbat also brings Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.

Rosh Hashanah ushers in a 10 day period of reflection called the Days of Awe.

We come together as Jewish people to focus on forgiveness, and to set our intentions for the coming year.

In 5787, SHALVA is committed to providing ongoing support and healing to survivors of intimate partner abuse.

Heads up: we will be out of the office on Monday for Labor Day. We hope you’re able to relax and enjoy. Don’t forget that rest is self-care! 💜

Please take note of the days that our office will be closed over the next few weeks for the Jewish holidays ✡️

It’s the last day of August, but summer isn’t over yet! In case you missed our August e-newsletter a few weeks ago, here is a recap of some of the content.

Subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter so that you can stay up to date on all of the exciting SHALVA and Seven Circles happenings!

If you’re tempted to ask AI for legal advice or use it to prepare legal documentation… we strongly advise that you reconsider.

Artificial intelligence may seem helpful. But if you are using it in place of an actual lawyer, you could actually be making things more difficult for yourself.

Our latest blog post covers what survivors (and everyone else!) need to know about AI’s privacy limitations and how using AI could compromise your client-attorney privilege.

When Tracy Zirin first heard about SHALVA, she said, “I was surprised at the number of clients who lived right in my community and all over the North Shore.”

Domestic abuse doesn’t discriminate. Anyone can be impacted by domestic abuse regardless of gender identity, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, education, or socioeconomic background.

Years ago, she attended a SHALVA event and was moved by the survivor stories. She chose to make a difference by becoming a recurring supporter of our luncheon.

We’re grateful for Tracy and all of our donors who help us provide life-changing support to survivors of abuse.