Overcoming the Stigma
Noa’s story When Noa, a 28-year-old Jewish woman, found out she was pregnant, she immediately felt a sense of shame wash over her. She wasn’t married, and she had always prided herself on having her life “together.” At 28, she was working hard to build her career, but now everything seemed uncertain. The judgment she […]
The Fear of Parenthood
Emily’s Story When Emily, a 26-year-old Jewish woman, discovered she was pregnant, she was flooded with fear. She had just started her career and wasn’t quite sure she was ready to be a mother. She felt scared and overwhelmed by the weight of the decision in front of her. She had so many questions about […]
Battling Isolation
Rachel’s story When Rachel found out she was pregnant, it was her world being flipped upside down. At 23, a Jewish senior in college, she had always been driven and independent. But suddenly, she was facing something she didn’t feel prepared for. The problem wasn’t just the pregnancy, it was that she had no one […]
Real Stories, Real Support
How SHIFRA Changes Lives in Moments of Crisis At SHIFRA, we walk alongside Jewish women facing unplanned and crisis pregnancies — no matter their background, no matter their circumstances. The stories below come from real women who turned to us during the most difficult chapters of their lives. Their words reflect the heart of SHIFRA: […]