Who we are

Jewish Women's Aid is the only specialist organisation in the UK supporting Jewish women and children affected by domestic abuse & sexual violence.

No Jewish woman should have to face this alone. We are here to help.

Mission, vision and values

This is why we exist, and what we do Read more

Impact

Our crucial impact on the Jewish community increases year on year Read more

Partner organisations

We have close partnership relationships across the VAWG (Violence Against Women & Girls) sector, and across the Jewish communal sector Read more

Contact us

We are here for you, when you need us. Find out how to get in touch. Read more

Message from our patron Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis

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

Message from our Hon President Judith Usiskin MBE

Looking back, looking forward. A personal note from our Hon President Judith Usiskin MBE Read more

The story of JWA

Our story started in both London and Leeds, with two groups of visionary women. On behalf of all of the thousands of women we have supported over the years, we pay tribute to them here. Read more

JWA videos

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Latest

Jewish Women's Aid announces the appointment of new CEO, Sam Clifford

New CEO appointed
Global women’s rights groups silent as Israeli women testify about rapes by Hamas

Despite widespread evidence of terrorists’ systematic acts of sexual brutality on Oct. 7, most worldwide organizations either have no comment or bash IDF’s military campaign in Gaza
We can’t stay silent about abuse and sexual violence

Jewish Women’s Aid will focus on amplifying the voices of Jewish women
MeToo unless you’re a Jew

Feminist groups are whitewashing Hamas's crimes

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Contact us

We are here for you, when you need us. Find out how to get in touch.
Community Toolkit

View and download our free educational resources about domestic abuse for Jewish Women's Aid Shabbat - 2-3 December.
MeToo unless you’re a Jew

Feminist groups are whitewashing Hamas's crimes
Jewish Women's Aid Shabbat

Join us in raising awareness of domestic abuse and sexual violence in our community in 2023.
Our Services

JWA supports Jewish women survivors of domestic and sexual violence
JWA Web Chat

You can now talk to us confidentially online.
How we help

We’re here to help. There are different ways you can seek support from Jewish Women’s Aid.
GET HELP NOW

Affected by domestic or sexual violence? You are believed, accepted, supported and understood. You are not alone. JWA is here to help you.
What the Jewish religion says

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.

Domestic Abuse Helpline

Confidential, free, anonymous 0808 801 0500 Read more

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