Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis is our patron, and speaks out powerfully in support of our work at IDEVAW (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) Campaign 2018. Read more
Some men refuse to give their wives a 'Get' - Jewish document of divorce - which 'chains' them to the marriage even if they have been divorced in the civil courts. Forced marriage is when a woman has been coerced into getting married. Read more
It takes on average 11.5 years before a Jewish woman experiencing domestic abuse seeks help. We need your help to change this. Read more
We are very excited to be invited by Women's Aid to participate in the pioneering Change That Lasts programme, "Ask Me", to help communities become safe places for women and children who need help. Read more
JWA offers specialist support to orthodox women and children affected by domestic violence and abuse Read more
Jewish law expressly forbids domestic violence and abuse, yet Jewish law is sometimes used and interpreted inappropriately making a wife think she has to put up with abusive behaviour. Read more