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.

11/07/2025

Rebecca Melzer, the Founding Member of Berlin Melzer Law LLC, is also a member of SHALVA’s Board of Directors.

She was recently appointed to the Circuit Court of Cook County Committee on Domestic Violence Court by the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County.🧑‍⚖️

Judges in the Domestic Violence Division hear matters such as civil orders of protection, aggravated stalking, and civil or stalking no-contact orders. Rebecca and the other members of the committee contribute to improvements in the policies and operations of this branch of the judicial system.

We’re extremely grateful for the efforts of Rebecca and all of our amazing board members for advancing SHALVA’s vision – everyone deserves to feel safe and respected in their home or relationship. 💜

11/05/2025

Gaslighting – manipulating someone into questioning their own sanity – a common tactic seen in abusive relationships.

Where did this term come from? A famous 1939 play and 1944 film!

For one night only, SHALVA supporters will receive a 20% discount on tickets to the live theatre performance of Gaslight.

This turn-of-the-century Victorian mystery has an indistinguishable tangle of truth and manipulation, where certainty is uncertain for characters and audience alike.

Don’t get up to leave once the final curtain falls – a special post-show discussion featuring SHALVA will be held directly after this performance. Use code “SHALVA” at checkout to get a 20% discount for the Tuesday, December 2 performance.

This code can be used for:
• buying tickets online or
• in-person or over the phone at the box office

Discount applies to the December 2 performance only.

https://tr.ee/j3qFcn

10/28/2025

Thank you to our 47 ambassadors, and 452(!) donors who contributed to our Stop the Hurt, Start the Healing campaign! 🙏

Because of the support from our anonymous matchers, we were able to reach our goal of $100k!! 🎉

These funds are especially important right now, as SNAP and WIC benefits will no longer be available to Illinois residents starting November 1 due to the federal government shutdown. Nearly 2 million people in Illinois rely on SNAP, including many survivors and families.

We encourage clients to stock up on food and essential items now while benefits remain available.

Even though our 48 hour campaign has ended, you are still able to make a gift to help support our survivors at shalvacares.org/donate 💜

10/27/2025

ONE DAY LEFT of our peer to peer fundraising campaign for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and we're almost at 50% of our goal!

Help us raise $100k for survivors of DV.

Thanks to our anonymous matchers, all gifts will be doubled up to $55,000. https://causematch.com/shalva

10/26/2025

Our Peer to Peer Fundraising Campaign: Stop the Hurt, Start the Healing is live (for 48 hours) – help us reach our goal of $100,000: causematch.com/shalva

Thanks to our anonymous matchers, all gifts will be doubled up to $55,000.

10/24/2025

Have you ever been worried about a friend or loved one’s relationship, and you didn’t know what to say?

Did you see something happen between a couple, and you didn’t know how to react or follow up?

You’re not alone. Learn how you can support your loved ones who might be in an unhealthy relationship.

Join SHALVA and NCJW - National Council of Jewish Women Chicago North Shore Section for a special (virtual) event for Domestic Violence Awareness Month – Monday, October 27 at 7:00 PM CT. Registration is encouraged: https://tr.ee/uczSl0

10/22/2025

It’s almost here — October 26 & 27!

Our community’s rallying moment! Domestic abuse doesn’t always leave visible scars, but it always leaves invisible wounds.

SHALVA is here to change that — with safety, counseling, legal and financial support, and hope for survivors.

🎯 Goal: $100,000 to meet the growing need for crisis care and prevention programs. 💜

Together, we can stop the hurt and start the healing. Get ready to make an impact.

https://causematch.com/shalva

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Telephone

+17735834673

Website

http://shalvacares.org/

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