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  1. About us
  2. Who we are

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.



JWA film

JWA film

JWA is proud to present this short video showing what we do. It was first shown at our inaugural fundraising dinner on 5th June. Please click here (or left) to view the film! Read more

Published: 6th June, 2019

Updated: 14th May, 2020

Author: Lee Wax

Mission, vision and values

Mission, vision and values

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

Published: 1st April, 2019

Updated: 13th November, 2019

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Impact

Impact

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

Published: 29th March, 2019

Updated: 21st June, 2019

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Partner organisations

Partner organisations

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

Published: 28th March, 2019

Updated: 21st June, 2019

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Contact us

Contact us

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

Published: 27th March, 2019

Updated: 7th February, 2022

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Message from our patron Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis

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

Published: 26th March, 2019

Updated: 15th November, 2020

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Message from our Hon President Judith Usiskin MBE

Message from our Hon President Judith Usiskin MBE

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

Published: 25th March, 2019

Updated: 20th June, 2019

Author: Lee Wax

The story of JWA

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

Published: 12th September, 2018

Updated: 1st August, 2019

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JWA videos

JWA videos

We are delighted to share our videos with you! Read more

Published: 1st September, 2018

Updated: 30th July, 2019

Author: Lee Wax

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  • Celebrating Our Volunteers

    Celebrating Our Volunteers

  • The Big Give Women and Girls Matched Fund goes live!

    The Big Give Women and Girls Matched Fund goes live!

    We're taking part in the Big Give to raise £20,000 for our Domestic Abuse Support Service. All donations will be doubled.

  • WE ARE LIVE: We Must Act Now Before Her Time Runs Out

    WE ARE LIVE: We Must Act Now Before Her Time Runs Out

    Donate today to help ensure our future.

  • Join us for International Women's Day 2022

    Join us for International Women's Day 2022

    Online and in person events to mark the day!

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  • Vacancies

    Vacancies

    We're recruiting!

  • Community Toolkit

    Community Toolkit

    View and download our free educational resources about domestic abuse and sexual violence in the Jewish community.

  • Contact us

    Contact us

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

  • CEO Naomi Dickson

  • Our Services

    Our Services

    JWA supports Jewish women survivors of domestic and sexual violence

  • Cooking for Comfort

    Cooking for Comfort

    Buy your digital copy of our charity cookbook!

  • GET HELP NOW

    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.

  • JWA Web Chat

    JWA Web Chat

    You can now talk to us confidentially online.

  • Jewish Women's Aid Shabbat

    Jewish Women's Aid Shabbat

    Join us in raising awareness of domestic abuse and sexual violence in our community on 12-13 November 2021.

  • Current volunteer vacancies

    Current volunteer vacancies

    Find out about the roles we are currently recruiting for

Domestic Abuse Helpline

Confidential, free, anonymous 0808 801 0500 Read more

Published: 7th November, 2018

Updated: 4th December, 2018

Author: Lee Wax

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Jewish Women's Aid is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales under No. 3024499 and registered as a Charity No. 1047045

Registered office PO Box 65550, London N3 9EG

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