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.

SHALVASeven CirclesShare with a friendSpring Shabbat beSheret 😉 Great things “start” with the letter S! If you are a new...
04/01/2026

SHALVA
Seven Circles
Share with a friend
Spring
Shabbat
beSheret 😉

Great things “start” with the letter S!

If you are a newly married couple in the Orthodox Jewish community, we have a wedding gift for you: SHALVA’s Seven Circles program now has a rabbinically-endorsed version 🥳

This program is free, self-paced, and fun. It’s perfect for couples who would like to establish a strong foundation for a happy and flourishing marriage.

Chag Pesach Sameach! Happy Passover from SHALVA!Passover reminds us that freedom begins with a single step. When you mak...
03/31/2026

Chag Pesach Sameach! Happy Passover from SHALVA!

Passover reminds us that freedom begins with a single step. When you make a gift to SHALVA, you can help a survivor in the Chicagoland Jewish community take that step toward safety and hope.

Your support provides free, confidential counseling, safety planning, legal guidance, and support groups for survivors seeking a path forward.

In observance of the holiday, our office will close at noon tomorrow (Wednesday), and will remain closed for the rest of the week. We will resume normal hours on Monday.

Registration is now open for our Virtual Annual Luncheon! 👏Join us for an empowering program with , author of Who Deserv...
03/18/2026

Registration is now open for our Virtual Annual Luncheon! 👏

Join us for an empowering program with , author of Who Deserves Your Love, as she explores what it means to choose relationships that align with your values.

We will dive into setting healthy boundaries — to build stronger connections, or let go with grace.

Your participation ensures that hundreds of domestic violence survivors receive critical crisis help, long-term counseling, legal and housing assistance, and financial support. 💜

Announcing our new Board President: Stephanie Oettinger! 🤩After serving on the board since 2022, Stephanie is very excit...
03/12/2026

Announcing our new Board President: Stephanie Oettinger! 🤩

After serving on the board since 2022, Stephanie is very excited to step into this leadership role, and we know she’ll do great things 💜

If you have questions or ideas for our board, please email hope@shalvacares.org

03/10/2026

Join a SHALVA therapist for a one-time virtual group session for women at any stage of the divorce process. Through a guided conversation, you can connect with others who are experiencing similar challenges.

Our Virtual Office Hours series is back! Join us today at noon for a casual conversation with SHALVA therapist Zoe Fried...
03/10/2026

Our Virtual Office Hours series is back! Join us today at noon for a casual conversation with SHALVA therapist Zoe Friedland.
 
If you are a Jewish professional who works with couples, this is a judgment-free space for you to ask questions. Gain a better understanding of how to respond if someone comes to you with a conflict in their intimate partner relationship.
 
If you can’t join us today, please save the date for our next conversation on April 14.

Eat at Milt's Barbecue for the Perplexed in March!!
03/05/2026

Eat at Milt's Barbecue for the Perplexed in March!!

To wrap up Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM) we’re sharing five actionable items that will set your teens up ...
02/26/2026

To wrap up Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM) we’re sharing five actionable items that will set your teens up for relationship success.

Our clients with children often share that they would like to spare their kids from enduring an abusive relationship of their own.

But talking to teens can be…hard. To say the least. What should you say? What should you not say? What do you do if they don’t want to talk? Parents of the world, fear not. We’ve got your back!

Read more in our latest blog post: https://tr.ee/uWKpOb

Domestic Abuse doesn’t discriminate. Anyone can be impacted by domestic abuse regardless of gender identity, race, ethni...
02/24/2026

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.
 
We’re asking everyone in the Chicagoland Jewish community to be united against domestic abuse. We are stronger together. 💜 Will you join us?

We are thrilled 🤩 to announce a new initiative within the Chicago Orthodox Jewish community. Introducing SHALVA’s Commun...
02/20/2026

We are thrilled 🤩 to announce a new initiative within the Chicago Orthodox Jewish community.

Introducing SHALVA’s Community Ambassadors! 🎉

So far, 14 women have been trained and are equipped with:
• domestic abuse education
• extensive knowledge of SHALVA’s services
• tools for supporting survivors

These dynamic women are destigmatizing the conversation around unhealthy relationships, and helping SHALVA reach more people in the Chicagoland area.💜

02/17/2026

KEES Executive Search Client, SHALVA, a Chicago area Jewish nonprofit, seeks a Development Director. In this pivotal role, the leader will serve as a primary strategic force fueling the mission expansion. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Director will serve as a high-impact partner, empowered with creative freedom to design and execute a comprehensive annual development plan that meets the demands of an organization constantly evolving to meet the needs of survivors and the community. This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role where the impact directly translates into the resources that sustain and scale vital services to survivors of intimate partner abuse.

Learn more or apply:https://www.kees2success.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Opportunity-Guide-2026-SHALVA-Dev-Dir.pdf

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