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We can’t stay silent about abuse and sexual violence

Jewish Women’s Aid will focus on amplifying the voices of Jewish women
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Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis urges abused women to turn to JWA

His intervention follows a report in the JC on the sharp decline in referrals to the charity after the terrorist attacks in Israel
Anti-Semitism is deterring Jewish women who suffer domestic abuse from seeking help, City Hall told

Referrals to Jewish Women’s Aid are reportedly down 72%, compared with last year, following the start of the Israel-Hamas war on October 7

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