In a period marked by rising antisemitism and social polarization, it’s crucial for Jewish institutions to be places of security, support, and empowerment. Join the Hadassah Foundation for lunch, followed by an afternoon of learning and conversation with leaders of Shalom Task Force, Sacred Spaces, and I Was Supposed to Have a Baby. These three women-led organizations are building a more equitable and more inclusive Jewish community, one in which self-identifying women and girls are equipped to thrive and drive change.
Monday, November 3, 2025
1:00-4:00 p.m ET
In-person (Brooklyn Heights)
For those attending in person, lunch will be served. The event address will be given after registration.
Speakers
Shira Berkovits
President and Chief Executive Officer
Sacred Spaces
A behavioral psychologist with a research background in creating large-scale organizational change, and a background in criminal law, Shira has spent years studying the intersection of psychology and law as related to sexual offending in faith communities. Bringing a uniquely Jewish lens, Shira partners with Jewish leaders to build healthy and accountable institutions, whose culture and daily operations foster sacredness and reduce the risk of harassment, abuse, and other forms of interpersonal harm. In her role as CEO of Sacred Spaces, she has worked with Jewish communities across five continents to prevent, handle, and heal from institutional abuse. Named to The Jewish Week’s 36 Under 36 for her pioneering work on abuse prevention, and awarded the JPro 2022 Young Professionals Award, Shira sits on the board of the Academy on Violence and Abuse and is a member of the National Coalition to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation.
Sacred Spaces provides Jewish institutions with the professional services necessary to develop robust policies and training to prevent opportunities for abuse and guide them responsibly should abuse occur.
Dr. Aimee Baron
Founder and Executive Director
I Was Supposed to Have a Baby
Aimee Baron MD, FAAP, was formerly the Director of Innovation and Growth at NechamaComfort, and has also worked as an attending pediatrician at the Newborn Nursery and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital before taking a leave of absence after her third miscarriage. Aimee lives in the greater New York area with her husband and children, somehow managing to find time to whip up gourmet eats in between Instagram posts.
I Was Supposed to Have a Baby works to transform how the Jewish community cares for people struggling with fertility and loss by providing mental health support, educational resources, and a warm, nurturing space through digital platforms, communal convenings, and connections to wider support networks.
Keshet Starr
CEO
Shalom Task Force
Keshet is an attorney, advocate, writer, and speaker. Prior to her work at Shalom Task Force, Keshet led the Organization for the Resolution of Agunot, addressing abuse in the Jewish divorce process. Keshet writes for outlets such as Haaretz, The Forward, Kveller, and academic publications, and presents internationally on issues related to domestic abuse, divorce denial, and the intersection between civil and religious legal systems. Keshet was a Wexner Field Fellow and was named one of The Jewish Week’s “36 Under 36.” A graduate of the University of Michigan and the University of Pennsylvania Law School, Keshet lives in New Jersey with her husband and four young children.
Jeffrey Younger
Director of Communications and Program Operations
Shalom Task Force
Jeffrey oversees a variety of educational and outreach initiatives at Shalom Task Force, including the nationally recognized Purple Fellowship. This teen fellowship empowers high school juniors and seniors to gain critical leadership skills while deepening their understanding of domestic abuse in the Jewish community. During his seven years at STF, Jeffrey has helped launch impactful programs for teens, young adults, and professionals. He has also spoken across the country to teens on topics such as forming healthy relationships, recognizing red flags, understanding forms of abuse, setting boundaries, and being a supportive friend. Jeffrey is deeply passionate about making a difference in the Jewish community.
Shalom Task Force combats and prevents domestic abuse and fosters healthy relationships in Jewish communities.