SHIFRA is a nonpartisan 501(c)3 nonprofit organization helping Jewish women with their unplanned pregnancies and empowering them to flourish as women and mothers.
Our staff, board, volunteers, and supporters reflect a diverse group of Jews. Together, we nurture women experiencing an unplanned pregnancy crisis.
Approximately 18,000 to 23,000 American Jewish women have unplanned pregnancies each year. About half of those pregnancies are terminated due to financial, social, or relationship stress.
Whether you are single, married, religious, or Orthodox, we can help you if you are a pregnant Jewish woman in crisis. We help women across the United States and abroad find their voice and surpass their difficult situations.
If you are continuing with your unplanned pregnancy but are struggling because of major upheaval life situation (divorce, job loss), reach out to us today. SHIFRA can help.
Our mission is to nurture pregnant Jewish women in crisis and empower them as mothers and as women.
Our namesake comes from the Jewish midwife Shifra in the book of Exodus. Her exceptional courage to defy Pharoah and refuse to kill Israelite boys displayed extraordinary courage.
From baby supplies to financial aid, we customize your resources according to your situation.
Free counseling from a licensed therapist, with you from your first call to your baby’s first year.
Our lifetime parenting classes help you navigate each chapter of parenting.
Know a pregnant woman in crisis? She can lean on us. We offer financial aid, material help and more. No lectures, no pressure, just kindness.
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