Author: Herb Hanson

To support the training and salaries of home health liaisons who work with pregnant women and new mothers to help raise healthy babies.

An outreach program offering information, assessment and services to women who are the caregivers of aging and ill family members.

A series of education and support programs about issues such as coming out, family dynamics, relationships, community connections, personal health and being Jewish and gay.

A series that will educate, train and empower young Jewish women to become advocates, lean effective lobbying skills and how to speak about issues of importance.

A health and fitness program for Orthodox girls at area day schools.

A program that enriches the lives of Jewish teenage girls through learning, discussion and creative projects designed to strengthen self-confidence, foster friendships and build Jewish identity.

To fund transportation for seniors involved in community volunteer work at JVS, ensuring that they are able to attend work meetings and program gatherings.

A program for girls entering 9th grade, designed to address self-esteem issues they face through creative and cool camp experiences.

A play about universal issues of domestic abuse and violence, but set in an Israeli religious community.

A creative arts enrichment program taught by professionals offering art curriculum, enhancing social interaction and Jewish connection.