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Resource Directory

Compiled by the Orthodox Union Women's Initiative
FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES

SHIFRA
(In Shifra's Arms)

SHIFRA is a unique Jewish network for Jewish women in the US, nurturing women through unplanned pregnancy crises and empowering them to flourish as women and mothers. SHIFRA offers professional counseling, financial aid and a lifetime of parenting support. SHIFRA counselors are clinical professionals. They do not provide halakhic or medical guid- ance on abortion or take any political stance on related issues.

Contact Info:

Make an appointment via Textline to
receive information:
646-632-8547
Erica Pelman, Executive Director
202-573-7611

FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES

Madraigos

Madraigos is a crisis, assessment, referral and case management organization that provides free help for anyone struggling with a mental, behavioral or emotional difficulty. Madraigos provides a range of prevention programs for schools and communities.

Contact Info:

Mindi Werblowsky, Clinical Director 516-371-3250 ext. 112

INFERTILITY, PREGNANCY
& INFANT LOSS

JOWMA Jewish Orthodox Women's Medical Association

JOWMA is a public health organization serving the Orthodox Jewish community, providing health events, speakers, webinars and support for Jewish female physicians and trainees.

Contact Info:

Sheindel Ifrah, COO-CFO
sifrah@jowma.org
admin@jowma.org

INFERTILITY, PREGNANCY
& INFANT LOSS

ATIME

ATIME provides medical guidance and emotional support via its 24-hour helpline, Shabbatonim, local events and monthly phone supports.

Contact Info:

ATIME office: 718-686-8912
Special kallah teacher ext. 306
Chumi Friedman, Pregnancy and Infant
Loss Support Program:
718-686-8912 ext. 225
Brany Rosen, Founder and Director of
Member Services:
718-686-8912 ext. 251

INFERTILITY, PREGNANCY
& INFANT LOSS

NechamaComfort

NechamaComfort is a global organization dedicated to helping Jewish families and communities who experience pregnancy and infant loss. Case managers offer guidance and support to help the family going through their fertility journey. NechamaComfort offers services to help the entire family, community leaders, Rabbis and Rebbetzins.

Contact Info:

Hotline: 1-833-NECHAMA (632-4262)
Info@nechamacomfort

INFERTILITY, PREGNANCY
& INFANT LOSS

I Was Supposed To Have A Baby

IWSTHAB utilizes social platforms to provide mental health resources, alleviate fertility and loss-related stigmas and create community.

Contact Info:

Follow their social media channels or
join support groups/counseling through
the website.
Lielle Sugar, Director of Programming
lielle@iwassupposedtohaveababy.org

INFERTILITY, PREGNANCY
& INFANT LOSS

PUAH

PUAH provides individualized medical and halachic fertility guidance by their Rabbinic counselors, financial assistance, emotional counseling through the PUAH Cares team, as well as lab supervision during fertility treatments.

Contact Info:

Lea P. Davidson, Executive Director
888-993-7824
contact@puahfertility.org
lpdavidson@puahfertility.org

INFERTILITY, PREGNANCY
& INFANT LOSS

Yesh Tikva

Yesh Tikvah provides free professional psychosocial services, resources and tools to those facing fertility struggles and raises awareness.

Contact Info:

Gila Block, Executive Director
Email support@yeshtikva.org

INFERTILITY, PREGNANCY
& INFANT LOSS

SHIFRA
(In Shifra’s Arms)

SHIFRA is a unique Jewish network for Jewish women in the US, nurturing women through unplanned pregnancy crises and empowering them to flourish as women and mothers. SHIFRA offers professional counseling, financial aid and a lifetime of parenting support. SHIFRA counselors are clinical professionals. They do not provide halakhic or medical guid- ance on abortion or take any political stance on related issues.

Contact Info:

Make an appointment via Textline to
receive information:
646-632-8547
Erica Pelman, Executive Director
202-573-7611

INFERTILITY, PREGNANCY
& INFANT LOSS

Knafayim

Knafayim is an organization confronting the challenges and supporting families experiencing perinatal and infant loss. They offer support, guidance and education.

Contact Info:

Malkie Klaristenfeld, Founder and
Director: 718-925-2113
info@knafayimwings.org

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