The Wepawaug-CT Valley-West Rock Chapter of Hadassah will present a Forum on Domestic Violence at Congregation B’nai Jacob, Woodbridge, Connecticut on Tuesday, October 17, 2917 at 7:30 PM. This community forum will feature a panel that will discuss domestic violence. The forum will end with a call to action, detailing how attendees and the community can help in fighting for women affected by violence.
The panel will be moderated by Rabbi Rona Shapiro, Spiritual Leader of Congregation B’nai Jacob. Panelists include: Rachel Scolnic Dobin, Jewish Family Service of Greater New Haven, Community Outreach Coordinator, Jillian Gilchrest, Director of Health Professional Outreach for the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV), and Tracey V. Parks, Coordinator of Community Education and Training, Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services.
The forum will also highlight Hadassah’s national advocacy division, PRAZE (Programming, Advocacy, Zionism and Education); stressing the importance Hadassah places on advocating for women’s health and safety across the nation and around the globe.
This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. Attendees are encouraged to bring new toiletries that will be distributed to The Umbrella domestic violence shelter. RSVPs are requested. . RSVP via phone at 203-799-6924, or via email at wepawaug@gmail.com.
For more information or additional inquiries, contact event chair, Paula Samuel at paula.samuel7@gmail.com