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 SPRING ISSUE 2008  SUBSCRIBE

JWI Making a Difference Locally
In March American-born Israeli actress Naomi Ackerman visited South Florida to present “Flowers Aren’t Enough,” her gripping monologue exploring the hidden pain of domestic abuse in middle-class homes.


What We Heard From Our Readers
hank you to all the Jewish Woman readers—nearly 900 in all—who responded to our fall readers’ survey.


Mother’s Day Flower Project Reaches All 50 States

Sunday brunch and armfuls of tulips are traditional ways to honor women on Mother’s Day. But what if mom is one of more than 25,000 women nationwide who will spend the holiday in a battered women’s shelter?


Capitol Hill Briefing Sets Stage for Advocacy
Religious and ethnic leaders play a pivotal role in supporting and counseling victims of domestic abuse. The 21 organizational members of the Interfaith Domestic Violence Coalition, collectively representing millions of Americans, are using their clout in another way, as well: advocacy.



Healing on Horseback

The JWI Children’s Home in Jerusalem uses a variety of therapeutic approaches to reach the severely disturbed children under its care. In recent years, some children in the Home’s Junior Unit have taken part in equine therapy at Ein Yael, a center in Jerusalem.


More News from the Children's Home

The programs at the Children’s Home are always evolving and expanding.



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