Before parting: An open letter to the tear-holders
Even in our darkest moments of despair, we Jewish people know that the tears, no matter how many we shed, are not the end of our story. You’ve sat at
Mistakes to Miracles: How Lori’s Birthmother Journey Can Change the Jewish World
About seven years ago, Lori Prashker-Thomas responded to my article on MyJewishLearning.com. She was touched deeply by SHIFRA’s work to help Jewish women with unplanned pregnancy crises. Lori revealed this issue
New Year, New Name!
Mazel Tov! New Year, New Name! From now on, you can call us SHIFRA. While our legal entity remains In Shifra’s Arms, now we are doing business as SHIFRA Why? We want to
In Memorial: Fraida Nathan
Written by Erica Pelman, Founder of SHIFRA
Fraida Nathan June 12 1954 – October 29, 2022 I am heartbroken to announce the loss of our dear colleague and friend, Fraida Nathan, this past Saturday night. We