✡︎ Shalom and good morning ✡︎
We are excited to announce #ShifraShabbat 5781, a special campaign launched by In Shifra's Arms to raise awareness about unplanned pregnancy crises in the Jewish community.
In Shifra’s Arms is the only Jewish resource for unplanned pregnancy crises in the United States, so let's get involved with #ShifraShabbat 5781. The campaign coincides with reading Parshat Shemot, the first weekly Torah portion in the book of Exodus, on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. This parsha introduces Shifra, the namesake of In Shifra’s Arms.
Why Shifra Shabbat 5781?
Nothing causes more celebration in the Jewish community than welcoming a new baby. But sometimes, for a variety of reasons, when a woman discovers her pregnancy, she feels anxious, upset or depressed, instead of happy.
During the economic and emotional stress of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is now more important than ever for the Jewish community to support women and families struggling with unplanned pregnancy crises. We must proactively inform them about the available financial, material and emotional resources.
Publicly acknowledging the reality of unplanned pregnancy crises within our synagogues and communities can help those struggling with this problem. Recognizing unplanned pregnancy crises in our communities can prevent a woman from feeling isolated and give her hope. Raising awareness demonstrates to women in crisis that they can lean on our community and that we will respond with compassionate assistance, not judgment. Raising awareness also lets women know about resources they might otherwise be afraid to ask for.
To learn more about the campaign and how you can help raise awareness in your community, please visit In Shifra's Arms website and fill out the #ShifraShabbat 5781 interest form.
