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Resource Directory

Compiled by the Orthodox Union Women's Initiative
MARRIAGE & DIVORCE

Sister-to-Sister

Sister to Sister serves as a comprehensive resource and support network for Jewish divorced women.

Contact Info:

Chaya Wechsler, Client Services Coordinator
Contact Sister to Sister through the website.

MEDICAL ILLNESS & BEREAVEMENT

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

MEDICAL ILLNESS & BEREAVEMENT

Sharsheret

Sharsheret provides psychosocial support to anyone

Contact Info:

Melissa Rosen, Director of Training and

MEDICAL ILLNESS & BEREAVEMENT

RCCS

In a world where crucial medical decisions need to be made, effective treatment plans must be settled, medical bills must be paid and battles with insurance companies are waged at every moment, RCCS is the ultimate resource to cancer patients. Whenever someone in their community hears the word cancer they should call RCCS.

Contact Info:

Lori Goldsheider, Intake Coordinator 718-722-2002 Ext. 619

MEDICAL ILLNESS & BEREAVEMENT

Zisel’s Links & Shlomie’s Club

Zisel’s Links & Shlomie’s Club provide emotional support to children and teens who have experienced the death of a parent. They service English-speaking families in the US, Canada, Europe, South America, South Africa and Israel.

Contact Info:

Widows/Widowers or primary caregivers
of the children can contact the office for a
basic intake. Others can call for information
or guidance.
Malky Nussenzweig
718-305-6080 ext. 311
info@wereinittogether.org

MEDICAL ILLNESS & BEREAVEMENT

Samchainu

Samchainu's mission is to provide women with stability, resources and the support of belonging to a like-minded community after the devastating loss of a spouse. Their goal is “Bringing joy back to life!” They have events and services throughout the year.

Contact Info:

Shani Waldman, Co-Founder 718-419-8690
Widows can apply directly to join by emailing info@samchainu.org.

MEDICAL ILLNESS & BEREAVEMENT

My Team

Confidential support for girls and women ages 13-30 with chronic illnesses, such as Crohn's, POTS, Diabetes and many similar conditions. My Team offers one-on-one mentor/ peer support, daily interactive emails, monthly teleconferences and events.

Contact Info:

When joining, new members have a brief phone meeting with an intake coordinator.
347-766-7306
info@myteamcares
c/o Yaffa Baila, Office Manager office@myteamcares.co

MEDICAL ILLNESS & BEREAVEMENT

The Jewish Breast and Ovarian Cancer Community

Sharsheret provides psychosocial support to anyone impacted by breast or ovarian cancer or hereditary cancer mutations, including speaking with a social worker, genetic counselor, financial subsidies and much more. All support is confidential and free.

Contact Info:

Melissa Rosen, Director of Training and
Education
mrosen@sharsheret.org
201-833-2341
info@sharsheret.org

MENTAL ILLNESS PREVENTION & TREATMENT

Relief Resources

Relief Resources is a nonprofit organization, providing mental health guidance, education and treatment recommendations. Relief makes specific recommendations based on each unique circumstance.

Contact Info:

Chani Kaiser, Relief Resources 718-431-9501 ext. 422

MENTAL ILLNESS PREVENTION & TREATMENT

ORA

ORA seeks to eliminate abuse from the Jewish divorce process. ORA works for the timely and unconditional issuance of a get and believes that the protracted refusal to issue or receive a get is a form of domestic abuse which must never be tolerated. Separation and divorce can be a challenging and lonely time in a person’s life. ORA's staff has years of experience in working with individuals experiencing personal challenges and is here to support with compassion and empathy. Individuals at any stage of the divorce process are welcome to contact ORA.

Contact Info:

Rabbi Jonathan Hefter, Helpline Director
intake@getora.org
Office: 212-795-0791
Helpline: 844-673-5463
info@getora.org

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