JCADA's Ambassador Program engages clergy and community leaders in the sacred work of creating safe spaces for survivors of intimate partner violence and their families in Jewish congregations and community spaces. AMBASSADOR PROGRAM Community leaders creating compassionate, inclusive, and respectful communities. JCADA's Ambassador Program engages clergy and community leaders in the sacred work of creating safe spaces for survivors of IPV and their families in Jewish congregations and community spaces. The Ambassador Program is a two-year initiative. A cohort of Ambassadors learn together quarterly with JCADA's Education team, working to build positive professional relationships and helping each other through difficult situations relating to IPV in their communities. SESSIONS 1-4 Ambassadors learn together quarterly and build skills to foster compassionate, inclusive, and respectful communities. Topics include building accountability, an introduction to intimate partner violence, trauma, safety planning, and abuse in the Jewish community. SESSIONS 5-8 Ambassadors meet quarterly to discuss relevant issues and concerns in their own congregations and communities. Ambassadors bring questions or concerns for engaging group discussion along with educational material and case studies presented by JCADA staff. CURRENT AMBASSADORS BACK TO TOP AMBASSADOR COHORT DALET (ד) 2025-2027 Rabbi Mitch Berkowitz, Congregation B'nai Israel, MD Rabbi Atara Cohen, EDCJCC, DC Rabbi Warner Ferratier, Beth Emeth, VA Hazzan Asa Fradkin, Beth El, MD Rabbi David Helfand, Shaare Torah, MD Rabbi Lauren Holtzblatt, Adas Israel, DC Rabbi Steven Rein, Agudas Achim, VA Rabbi Abbi Sharofsky, JCRC Rabbi Ben Sigal, Olam Tikvah, VA Rabbi Kerrith Solomon, Private Rabbinical Services Rabbi Lauren Tuchman, Avodah Rabbi Baht Weiss, Beth Ami, MD AMBASSADOR COHORT HAY (ה) 2026-2028 Rabbi Eric Abbott, Bethesda Jewish Congregation, MD Rabbi Daniel Braune-Friedman, Charles E Smith Life Communities, MD Rabbi Eitan Cooper, Beth Sholom, MD Rabbi Josh Gischner, Temple Shalom, MD Hazzan Sally Heckelman, Kol Shalom, MD Rabbi Amalia Mark, GatherDC, DMV Rabbi Shira Rosenblum, Har Shalom, MD Rabbi Amy Sapowith, Beth Chaverim, VA Rabbi Hyim Shafner, Kesher Israel, DC Rabbi Andy Weissfeld, Adas Israel, DC Rabbi Anna Wolfe, The Den Collective, DMV Click here to access the secure portal AMBASSADOR COHORT ALEPH (א) 2022-2024 Rabbi Aderet Drucker, the Den Collective Rabbi Nora Feinstein, Sixth & I, DC Rabbi Lizz Goldstein, Congregation Ner Shalom, VA Rabbi Marc Israel, Tikvat Israel Congregation, MD Rabbi Jeremy Kridel, Machar, The Washington Congregation for Secular Humanistic Judaism, DC Rabbi Michael Safra, B'nai Israel Congregation, MD Rabbi Jake Singer-Beilin, Bet Mishpachah, DC Rabbi Uri Topolosky, Kehilat Pardes, The Rock Creek Synagogue, MD Rabbi Neil Tow, Congregation Sha'are Shalom, VA Rabbi Ilana Zietman, Georgetown University, DC Ambassador Cohort Alef ( א ) Brit (Covenant) AMBASSADOR COHORT BET (בּ) 2023-2025 Rabbi Corey Helfand, Ohr Kodesh, MD Rabbi Rachel Hersh, Jewish Social Services Agency (JSSA) Rabbi Daria Jacobs-Velde, Oseh Shalom, MD Rabbi David Kalender, Olam Tikvah, VA Rabbi Jesse Nagelberg, B'nai Shalom of Olney, MD Rabbi Daniel Novick, George Mason University Hillel, VA Rabbi Sarah Tasman, Jewish Federation of Greater Washington (JFGW) Rabbi Fabián Werbin, Kol Shalom, MD Rabbi Michael Werbow, Tifereth Israel, DC Rav Amelia Wolf, Etz Hayim, VA Ambassador Cohort Bet ( בּ ) Brit (Covenant) AMBASSADOR COHORT GIMMEL (ג) 2025 Cantor Susan Bortnick, Washington Hebrew Congregation Rabbi Eliana Fischel, Washington Hebrew Congregation Cantor Suzanne Hamstra, Washington Hebrew Congregation Rabbi Rachel Schmelkin, Washington Hebrew Congregation Rabbi Sue Shankman, Washington Hebrew Congregation Stefanie Bloom, Temple Rodef Shalom Cantor Sydney Michaeli, Temple Rodef Shalom Rabbi Jeffrey Saxe, Temple Rodef Shalom Rabbi Amy Schwartzman, Temple Rodef Shalom Cantor Michael Shochet, Temple Rodef Shalom Rabbi Alexandra Stein, Temple Rodef Shalom Ambassador Cohort Gimmel ( ג ) Brit (Covenant) CONTACT US! Email Lauren Wistreich (lauren@jcada.org ) for more information or to participate! EMAIL LAUREN

JCADA's team is a collective of trained, experienced, and passionate professionals who work tirelessly towards our mission of supporting victims and survivors of intimate partner violence. JCADA's team is a collective of trained, experienced, and passionate professionals who work tirelessly towards our mission of supporting victims and survivors of intimate partner violence. Executive Director Amanda Chorowski, MS amanda@jcada.org 301-315-8040 x101 Director of Operations Weezie Lauher, MSW weezie@jcada.org 301-315-8040 x395 Grants & Evaluation Manager Shira Tall, LGSW shira@jcada.org 301-315-8040 x560 Staff Accountant Franck Dacey Mayala, MBA franck@jcada.org 301-315-8040 x103 Director of Education & Community Impact Lauren Wistreich, LMSW lauren@jcada.org 301-315-8040 x502 Teen & Young Adult Education Manager Paeton Smith-Hiebert paeton@jcada.org 301-315-8040 x503 Clinical Director Andrea Ortiz, LCSW-C, LCSW, LICSW, SEP, EMDR-C andrea@jcada.org 301-315-8040 x303 Clinician Evyan Roberts, LCSW-C, LICSW evyan@jcada.org 301-315-8040 x304 Clinician Danielle McGrogan, LICSW danielle@jcada.org 301-315-8040 x557 Clinician Yanyna Yaich, NCC yanyna@jcada.org 301-315-8040 x701 Clinician Lisa Buch, LMSW lisa@jcada.org 301-315-8040 x305 Clinician Gassoh Goba, LMSW gassoh@jcada.org 301-315-8040 x306 Clinician Jennifer Gardner, LMSW jgardner@jcada.org 301-315-8040 x509 Director of Victim Advocacy Tova Zimm, Credentialed Advocate tova@jcada.org 301-315-8040 x201 Manager of Victim Advocacy Rebecca, Credentialed Advocate rebecca@jcada.org 301-315-8040 x205 Victim Advocate AJ Alamar, MS Credentialed Advocate alexander@jcada.org 301-315-8040 x204 Bilingual Victim Advocate Katie Ramirez Aguilar, Credentialed Advocate katie@jcada.org 301-315-8040 x203 Facility Dog Tahoe Follow me on Instagram: @herodogstahoe BACK TO TOP

By making a legacy gift, you become part of a lasting movement—one that ensures support for survivors and education for future generations. Your generosity will help JCADA continue this critical mission for years to come. YOUR LEGACY OUR FUTURE FREE FROM INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE Building a Safer Tomorrow For 25 years, JCADA has been a pillar of hope, working to create a Greater Washington community free from intimate partner violence. Through survivor advocacy, confidential clinical support, and groundbreaking prevention programs, we have changed lives and empowered thousands. But the work is far from over. Intimate partner violence affects people of all backgrounds, and sustaining JCADA’s services requires long-term resources. By making a legacy gift, you become part of a lasting movement—one that ensures support for survivors and education for future generations. Your generosity will help JCADA continue this critical mission for years to come. Explore Giving Options Will or Trust Bequests Including JCADA in your will or trust is a simple way to leave a lasting legacy. It ensures that our services continue to protect survivors and prevent abuse well into the future. There are three types of Bequests: Percentage – Leave a specific percentage of your estate to JCADA. Residual – Designate JCADA to receive the remainder of your estate after other distributions. Contingent – Name JCADA as the recipient if your primary beneficiary cannot inherit. To include JCADA in your Will or Trust, simply copy and paste the below language into your legal documents: I bequeath an amount equal to ______ percent of the net value of my estate [OR the sum of ______ dollars OR all the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate] to the Greater Washington Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse, Federal Tax ID 52-2259318, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation, located in Rockville, Maryland. I intend that this bequest to be used by JCADA in their area of greatest need at the time it is received. Beneficiary Designations Another option is to name JCADA as a beneficiary of financial accounts and assets that are not governed by a will. This is a way to make a significant impact with minimal effort. Eligible accounts include: Life insurance policies Retirement plans (IRAs, 401(k)s, 403(b)s) Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) It only takes three easy steps to update the beneficiaries listed on your accounts: Request a Beneficiary Designation Form from your financial institution. List JCADA as a beneficiary. Greater Washington Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse, Federal Tax ID 52-2259318, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation, located in Rockville, Maryland. Notify JCADA so we can recognize your generosity. Donor-Advised Fund A Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) is a flexible, tax-efficient way to support JCADA now and in the future. A DAF functions like a charitable savings account. You contribute funds, receive immediate tax benefits, and recommend grants to JCADA over time. Benefits of a DAF: Immediate tax deductions Invest and grow your charitable contributions Support JCADA with annual gifts and legacy donations Many donors establish a DAF through organizations such as the Jewish Community Foundation, Fidelity Charitable, or Schwab Charitable. JCADA does not endorse or have an affiliation with any specific financial institution; these are provided as examples only. Become a Legacy Leader A legacy gift will help ensure that JCADA’s essential work continues. It also will enable your lifelong spirit of care and generosity to live on when you are no longer here. If you have included JCADA in your estate plans or if you plan to do so soon, you are eligible to become a JCADA Legacy Leader. Please note that this form does not legally obligate you in any way. In addition, you can provide or withhold details about the legacy you hope to leave. Lastly, you can choose to remain anonymous or to permit JCADA to publicly list your name as a means to applaud your support and inspire others to follow your lead. Even if you decide that JCADA should not release your name publicly, it will help us to know about your future gift intentions. Certainly, the information you provide will enable us to record your exact wishes in our records. For additional information, contact Amanda Chorowski JCADA Executive Director amanda@jcada.org or 301-315-8040, ext 101. LEGACY LEADER PLEDGE FORM Comments & Questions Please encourage your spouse or partner to become a Legacy Leader along with you by completing a separate form. It is important that JCADA receives two forms if you jointly hold any of the bequeathed assets. If you have any questions, please contact Amanda Chorowski, JCADA's Executive Director: amanda@jcada.org or 301-315-8040, ext. 101. Disclaimer The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as legal, tax, or financial advice. Please consult with your attorney, tax advisor, or financial planner before making any charitable giving decisions.

JCADA offers a variety of educational workshops to promote healthy relationships and create safer communities. Each program is designed to meet the audience's needs and actively engage participants. EDUCATE TO PROMOTE SAFETY AND PREVENT INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE (IPV) EDUCATE . PROMOTE . PREVENT . JCADA offers a variety of educational workshops to promote healthy relationships and create safer communities. Each program is designed to meet the audience's needs and actively engage participants. Want to see where we go in the community? Visit our calendar! TEEN PROGRAMS Available in Jewish day schools, religious schools, camps, and youth programs across the greater Washington DC area, JCADA's teen programs provide an interactive and open environment for teens to safely learn, explore, and discuss dating violence, healthy relationships and more. LEARN MORE > ADULT PROGRAMS JCADA strives to help adults in our community understand the dynamics of IPV, the warning signs of abuse, and how to help youth navigate relationships. We also support IPV service providers in their understanding of the unique needs of Jewish survivors. LEARN MORE > CLERGY PROGRAMS JCADA supports clergy members through our Ambassador program and invites the general community to learn more about IPV, its impact on the Jewish community, and the Jewish community's role in identifying warning signs and creating safe, supportive spaces for IPV victims. LEARN MORE > FREE RESOURCES Click the image to download a PDF. BACK TO TOP

The JCADA Journal is a a monthly reflection on the moments, milestones, and meaningful connections that shape our work. JCADA Journal Archive The JCADA Journal is a a monthly reflection on the moments, milestones, and meaningful connections that shape our work. Each edition looks back on the past month highlighting programs and events, sharing tips for survivors, and giving a closer look at the meaningful work being done to support survivors and promote healthy relationships in our community. Each JCADA Journal is a reminder that change doesn’t happen all at once, it’s built consistently and collaboratively, in every act of showing up for one another. Read all editions of the JCADA Journal below! The JCADA Journal is sent to our community at the end of each month. To receive the JCADA Journal in your inbox, join our mailing list . January 2026 April 2026 July 2026 October 2026 February 2026 May 2026 August 2026 November 2026 March 2026 June 2026 September 2026 December 2026

The Thrive Programs are designed to create a safe, open environment for students to relate to each other, learn decision making and conflict resolution skills, articulate questions and areas of confusion, and learn tools to help themselves and others. TEEN PROGRAMS JCADA offers teen programs for students in 6-12th grade. JCADA's signature teen program, thrive , is a two-part workshop series designed to increase knowledge and build skills. JCADA also offers custom teen programming to Jewish schools, organizations, youth groups, synagogues, camps, and more. Please fill out the inquiry form below to request a teen program! Visit our calendar to see our scheduled prorgrams in the community. An education and awareness program designed for students in Jewish organizations grades 6-12. INQUIRY FORM JCADA’s thrive program is a two-part experiential healthy relationship workshop for students in Jewish organizations, schools, youth groups, or camps. This program is designed to create a safe, open environment for students to relate to each other, learn decision-making and conflict-resolution skills, articulate questions and areas of confusion, and learn tools to help themselves and others. Students who participate benefit from the exposure to these challenging topics that are essential to a teenager's mental health and overall well-being. PART 1: Knowledge Building Students will learn how to: identify healthy, unhealthy, and abusive behaviors recognize support systems including trusted adults, peers, and internet sources effectively support friends who are in unhealthy relationships PART 2: Skill Building Students will learn how to: identify personal values and understand the importance of values in relationships set boundaries in a variety of circumstances ask for, answer, and hear consent identify self-care activities and create a self-care plan MIDDLE SCHOOL Grades 6th - 8th Designed to introduce middle school students to concepts surrounding healthy and unhealthy relationships, including friendships and family dynamics. This program helps students identify trusted adults and learn skills around giving and receiving consent and building boundaries. EARLY HIGH SCHOOL Grades 9th - 10th Designed to bridge the gap between middle school and high school by incorporating education and activities related to both friendships and romantic/sexual relationships. This curriculum builds on the middle school’s introduction to boundaries and consent, helping a friend, and identifying trusted adults. LATE HIGH SCHOOL Grades 11th - 12th Designed to educate high school students on teen dating violence, consent, how to help a friend, and how to utilize the resources and supportive people in their lives. Students build on the middle school and early high school curriculum, which lays for the foundation for how to identify trusted adults, build and maintain boundaries, and develop self-care practices. "I learned that morals and values are important to know and have in a relationship." Liam, 10th grade "I learned how to spot unhealthy relationships and what to tell my friends." Sarah, 7th grade "I learned that healthy relationships exist on a spectrum, and it can fluctute between healthy, unhealthy, and abusive. I learned that context matters." Naomi, 11th grade BACK TO TOP CONTACT US ! Complete the brief inquiry form below to bring a JCADA teen program to your students! INQUIRY FORM

JCADA's Bathroom Signs are integral to empowering survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV), more commonly known as domestic abuse, and to lowering the tolerance of abuse in our Jewish DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) community. Request Bathroom Signs JCADA's Bathroom Signs are integral to empowering survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV), more commonly known as domestic abuse, and to lowering the tolerance of abuse in our Jewish DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) community. By hanging these signs in key locations around your building, people will gain access to life saving, completely free services safely and discreetly. We ask that you be intentional in the placement of these signs. Visibility is key, especially in private places where people can discreetly collect and digest this information. We recommend hanging one sign in each of the following places per location making them as visible as possible: · In each individual stall on the back of the door facing the toilet (both men's and women's bathrooms) In each individual urinal above the flushing lever In each single occupancy bathroom (i.e. on the back of the door, next to the soap dispenser, on or next to the paper towel dispenser and hand dryer) In each family bathroom (on the back of the door, on/next to the mirror) In each lactation/mother's room In any other space you believe can make an impact (library, break room, staff lounge, etc.) To view our bathroom signs, please click here: Bathroom Signs To view our bathroom signs in Hebrew, please click here: Bathroom Signs (Hebrew Version) For questions and more information, please email Lauren Wistreich, Director of Education and Community Impact Request Bathroom Signs Here Please note that JCADA bathroom signs are available only to Jewish institutions in the DMV area (Maryland, DC, and Virginia) Name* Email* Phone* Name of Institution* Bathroom Sign Language* English Hebrew How many signs will you need?* Please note that all bathroom signs are 8.5x11, and come laminated and ready to hang up. Anything else we should know? Submit

Intimate partner violence (IPV), also commonly referred to as domestic violence or domestic abuse, is abuse or coercion that occurs in a romantic relationship. WHAT IS INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE (IPV)? DEFINITION TYPES OF IPV IPV STATS ADDITIONAL RESOURCES IPV DEFINED Intimate partner violence (IPV), also commonly referred to as domestic violence or domestic abuse, is abuse or coercion that occurs in a romantic relationship. An “intimate partner” refers to both current and former spouses, dating and regular sexual partners. IPV can range from one episode of violence with lasting impact to chronic and severe episodes over multiple years. IPV includes a wide variety of abusive or violent behaviors. See below for the various categories and examples of how IPV can show up. Types of Abuse Types of IPV Abusive relationships begin subtly and escalate over time. They rarely start with physical violence. Instead, there's typically a period of time where the abuser slowly gains power and control and undermines your confidence. Early warning signs can include excessive jealousy, constant monitoring, isolation from friends and family, and belittling or criticizing you frequently. These behaviors may seem minor at first but can gradually intensify , leading to more severe forms of abuse. Recognizing these early signs and the different ways abuse can show up in a relationship is crucial in preventing the escalation of violence and maintaining your safety and well-being. EMOTIONAL Seeks to break down a person's confidence, self-worth, and identity so they can control, isolate and/or frighten. PHYSICAL The intentional, unwanted contact with your body or personal space that causes or has the intention of causing you fear, injury, disability, or death. SEXUAL Behaviors that force, pressure, or coerces someone to do something sexually that they don’t want to do or make someone feel uncomfortable around sexual content. DIGITAL Using technology like apps, texting, and social media to bully, stalk, harass, control, blackmail, manipulate, or intimidate another person. FINANCIAL When one partner has control over the other partner’s ability to access, gain, use, or maintain financial resources. SPIRITUAL Using religion or spirituality to control, harass, ridicule, or intimidate someone else. This includes shaming someone for their beliefs and forcing or prevening someone from practicing a religion. IDENTITY This can include outing a person's sexuality before they are ready or insulting their identity - racial, ethnicity, sexual orientation, etc. STALKING Pattern of behavior where someone watches, follows, or harasses you, making you feel uncomfortable, afraid, or unsafe. Stalking can take place in-person or online. How common is IPV? 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will experience some type of relationship abuse in their lifetime. (The Hotline ) Financial abuse is present in 98% of IPV relationships & is the #1 barrier to leaving an abusive relationship. (NNEDV ) On a typical day, more than 20,000 calls are made to domestic violence hotlines nationwide. ( The Hotline ) 1 in 4 survivors of stalking experience technological stalking or harassment. (Safety Net Project ) Additional Resources I'm an adult and have questions about IPV and the resources available. LEARN MORE I'm a teen and would like to learn more about dating violence. LEARN MORE I'd like to learn more about JCADA's services. SURVIVOR SERVICES BACK TO TOP

Frequently asked questions about domestic violence services and safety. Support Center Everyone deserves a relationship built on respect, trust, and safety. If you are experiencing IPV, you are not alone. JCADA provides confidential, trauma-informed support to help you navigate your situation. Whether you're ready to leave, exploring safety options, or looking for support. Whatever your circumstances, we are here to empower you with information, resources, and a path forward. If you are experiencing Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), you likely have questions and concerns about your safety, your options, and your next steps. Below are some common needs expressed by adults experiencing IPV and resources to help you navigate your situation. For additional guidance from a JCADA professional, please leave a confidential voice message at 1-877-885-2232 or email support@jcada.org . While JCADA is not a crisis center, our dedicated team will respond within 2-4 business days to help you begin your healing journey. However, if you are in immediate danger, please call 9-1-1. Types of Abuse Power & Control Wheel Language Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) I might be ready to leave my abusive situation. Where do I start? If you have decided to leave the relationship, we are here to support you. While the time frame from when you decide to leave to the six months following are the most dangerous time in any abusive relationship, it can be made safer with advanced planning and support. Specifically, a quick checklist to consider before leaving may include: An individualized safety plan A pre-packed "Go Bag " for you and your kids A court-ordered protective order Cash for travel, lodging, and incidentals How can I increase my safety? A safety plan is a personalized, practical plan to improve your safety while experiencing abuse, preparing to leave an abusive situation, or after you leave. JCADA highly recommends that you create an individualized plan using a Safety Planning Template or by working with one of our Victim Advocates or Clinicians to help keep you safe. How can I support someone I love who I think is experiencing IPV? Watching someone you care about experience IPV can be overwhelming, and you may not know how to help. We provide guidance on how to offer support, listen without judgment, and connect them to available resources when they're ready! Help Someone You Love Who Is Experiencing IPV Information on Teen Dating Violence Is a Protective Order right for me? If someone is hurting, threatening, or harassing you — or making you feel unsafe — a Protective Order may help keep them away and set legal boundaries. It’s a big decision. But you don’t have to make it alone. JCADA advocates can help you understand your options, navigate the process, and make a plan that fits your needs. Click below to learn more about the process in each jurisdiction. Protective Order Guide for Maryland Protective Order Guide for Virginia Protective Order Guide for Washington, DC How do I keep myself safer online? It is important to consider your online safety. Abusers can use technology to stalk, harass, and further perpetuate abuse. JCADA created an easy-to-follow Technology Safety Checklist to help keep your identity, accounts, and online presence safer. For additional information, visit Safety Net Project's Toolkits . How do I increase my child's safety? Children are deeply impacted by Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), even if they don’t witness it directly. JCADA clinicians can help you navigate conversations, access support, and create a plan to protect their well-being. Here are some additional resources for child custody support services: Women's Law Center of Maryland Maryland Legal Aid DC Volunteers Lawyers Project Victim Legal Network of DC Legal Services of Northern VA I'm overwhelmed. What are a few coping skills? When everything feels like too much, grounding exercises can help bring you back to the present moment and create a sense of calm. These two simple techniques are instrumental when you’re feeling anxious, triggered, or emotionally overwhelmed. 5-Finger Breathing Technique The TIP Skill Technique How can I keep my address private? If you’re worried that someone might try to find you, the Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) can help. It gives you a substitute address to use on official documents — like your ID or voter registration — so your real address stays private and protected. JCADA can help you find out if you qualify and support you through the application process. Click below to learn more about the process in each jurisdiction. ACP Guide in Maryland ACP Guide in Virginia ACP Guide in Washington, D.C. You deserve to be safe. You are not alone. You have our support. Click here to learn more about our free, trauma-informed, holistic services . Remember... When You Are Ready, We Are Here!

Join us on October 21 for JCADA’s annual luncheon—a special event bringing together the community as we work together to end intimate partner violence. Your sponsorship, ticket purchase, or ad placement directly supports JCADA’s mission and sustainability for years to come. Show your commitment to our work and make a lasting impact in our community. JCADA's Annual Luncheon Strength in Stories Featuring Adam Joel Survivor. Speaker. Writer. Filmmaker. As a survivor, Adam learned about intimate partner violence (IPV) the hard way— in hindsight. Now he's using stories to transform the way we view IPV and reframe healthy relationships. ~ and ~ Ho noring Andrea Ortiz JCADA's Clinical Director for her 10 years of service to clients and our community. Wednesday, October 21, 2026 11:30 am - 1:30 pm location shared with reservation Event sales are closed. Join us on October 21 for JCADA’s annual luncheon—a special event bringing together the community as we work together to end intimate partner violence. Your sponsorship, ticket purchase, or ad placement directly supports JCADA’s mission and sustainability for years to come. Show your commitment to our work and make a lasting impact in our community. The Greate r Washington Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse (JCADA) has calculated that $54 is the value of goods and services each luncheon attendee will receive. Because JCADA is a charitable organization incorporated under section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, the balance of any registration or sponsorship payment we receive is tax‑deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. We are grateful for gifts through donor-advised funds and IRA charitable distributions; please note these may be used for fully charitable contributions only and not for event tickets or benefits. Please contact Amanda for more information. Donations to JCADA are welcome! Click here! From Trauma to Transformation From Trauma to Transformation: Healing Journeys Through Art, a gallery of written and visual art showcasing current and former clients’ journeys, will be on display. Click here for more information and to submit artwork! BACK TO TOP Gold Ken Simonson & Jan Solomon Silver Peg & David Gamse Bobbe Mintz Bronze The Banner Group Vivian & Raymond Bass Amy Lancellotta Table Sponsor Sheri Barnett Vicki Berman Jenny Ackerman Helfand & Rabbi Corey Helfand Selma Kunitz Linda & Ace Lipson Non-Profit Sponsors B'nai Israel Congregation JCRC of Greater Washington Ohr Kodesh Congregation Temple Beth Ami Temple Emanuel Event Sponsors Can't Attend? Leave a lasting impact! If you can’t join us for the celebration, you can still support JCADA’s mission by making a legacy gift. Your generosity will ensure that our essential work continues for future generations, keeping your commitment to a safer, healthier community alive for years to come. Learn More

JCADA's special opportunity for B'nai Mitzvah students in the DMV to include a service project in honor of their milestone! JCADA's special opportunity for B'nai Mitzvah students in the DMV to include a service project in honor of their milestone! With JCADA's support and the help of their communities, B'nai Mitzvah students can help support survivors, raise awareness about intimate partner and teen dating violence, and raise funds to support JCADA's life-saving work. By doing a B'nai Mitzvah project, students get to participate in tikkun olam, or healing the world. This is one of the core parts of Jewish life and fully entering the adult Jewish community. By working with JCADA to do a project that uniquely fits their skill set, B'nai Mitzvah students engage and practice these Jewish values: G’milut Chasadim - means “acting with loving kindness.” By doing a project that helps survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) or helps educate people about IPV, B’nai Mitzvah embrace acting with kindness towards all people. Pikuach Nefesh - means “saving a life.” In Judaism, every other commandment is overridden by the mitzvah of saving a life. Pikuach Nefesh is an important value at JCADA; the work we do helping survivors and educating the community is lifesaving. Lo Ta’amod - means “do not stand idly by.” No matter what you choose to do for your project, you are practicing this value. Taking action, speaking up, and educating the community are all important ways to engage in actively persuing justice. Shalom Bayit - means “peace in the home.” By engaging with JCADA, you are helping to promote peaceful living spaces for all. Educating the community about safety at home and supporting survivors ability to access safe, equitable, and peaceful homes is essential to a future free from abuse. Kavod - means “respect” or "honor." When honor survivors by believing they are worthy of dignity, respect, and autonomy. By working with JCADA on a B'nai Mitzvah project, you are also helping to honor and respect these survivors and empowering them to live safe and free lives. Are You Ready To Get Started? Fill out this participation form that will share with us some basic information, your parent/guardian information, and your ideas for your mitzvah project. We are so excited to welcome you as a JCADA B'nai Mitzvah Fellow! PARTICIPATION FORM Project Ideas Need some inspiration? Take a look at our list of potential project ideas to help inspire what you want to do! There are so many ways to help JCADA and survivors of intimate partner and teen dating violence. Have an idea that isn't on this list? Share it with us! Project Ideas Resources Check out our resource library! T hese resources can be utilized in any Mitzvah project and super helpful for things like awareness events, social media campaigns, and more! Need a resource page that isn't here? Let us know and we'll make one just for you! Resource Pages Fundraising Raising money for JCADA as part of your B’nai Mitzvah project is easier than ever! Using our Peer-to-Peer fundraising platform, you can create your own fundraising page to distribute to your friends, family, and community. Donors can make online donations, match your total, and even leave you a message! Fundraising Fundraising Guide Meet our B'nai Mitzvah Fellows These Jewish young adults have been working with us on their B’nai Mitzvah projects to help promote safety for survivors, educate the community, and prevent future generations from experiencing intimate partner violence. In their own words, read about their projects, motivation, and impact! Questions? Need help planning? Have an idea? We're here to support you as you brainstorm and execute your B'nai Mitzvah project! EMAIL US!

JCADA's 25th Anniversary Celebration Featuring Rachel Louise Snyder Investigative Journalist, Award-Winning Author & Leading Expert on Domestic Violence and presenting From Trauma to Transformation: Healing Journeys Through Art a gallery of original art & poetry representing JCADA clients' healing journeys Tuesday, October 21, 2025 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Ohr Kodesh Congregation 8830 Meadowbrook Lane, Chevy Chase, MD Tickets. Sponsorships. Ads. Join us on October 21 for JCADA’s 25th-anniversary celebration—a special event honoring our past and building a future free from power-based violence. Your sponsorship, ticket purchase, or ad placement directly supports JCADA’s mission and sustainability for years to come. Show your commitment to our work and make a lasting impact in our community. Event sales are closed. Please contact amanda@jcada.org with any questions. Celebration Consultation Committee Platinum Peg & David Gamse Gold Bobbe Mintz Silver Ken Simonson & Jan Solomon Bronze Vivian & Raymond Bass Amy Lancellotta Table Sponsor Anonymous Sheri Barnett Congregation Beth El Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA) Jewish Women International (JWI) Linda & Ace Lipson Makom Amanda Moskowitz Sharon Freundel Jennifer Vandroff Supporters Dede & Ken Feinberg Joanne & Norm Goldstein Event Sponsors Vivian Bass Sharon Freundel Virginia Kling, Board of Directors Mark Levine, Board of Directors Liza Levy, Founder Amanda Moskowitz, Board of Directors Noa Rabinowitz Ken Simonson, Board of Directors Barbara Zakheim, Founder Can't Attend? Leave a lasting impact! If you can’t join us for the celebration, you can still support JCADA’s mission by making a legacy gift. Your generosity will ensure that our essential work continues for future generations, keeping your commitment to a safer, healthier community alive for years to come. Learn More Thank you to JCADA's Legacy Leaders Vicki Fishman * Peg & David Gamse * Amanda Chorowski * Virginia Kling & Jonathan Greenberg Amy Lancellotta * Mark Levine * Linda & Ace Lipson * Bobbe Mintz * Amanda Moskowitz* Kenneth D. Simonson * Rabbi Neil Tow * Jennifer Brown Vandroff * Barbara Zakheim & Ronnie Kleinfeldt