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Video Presentation - Families the collateral Damage of Crime

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Most incarcerated people are men and leave behind wives, mothers, and children. These families are the innocent forgotten victims or “collateral damage” of crime. These women struggle with psychological issues, financial stress, and also prejudice because of a loved one’s incarceration.

These families are located throughout our Jewish community. The "Hinda Cares" group gives emotional, financial, and psychological help to families (mostly women and children) of incarcerated relatives. Partnering with a professional team of filmmakers we created a documentary that poignantly tells the stories of the ostracization of families in our community because of a loved one or family member's incarceration.

The goal is to bring this film, along with presenters to synagogues and other groups in an effort to create sensitivity and support. It's true - but hard to believe that these women and children are shunned through no fault of their own. We have the stories. We have heard the pain.

Please join us for an enlightening and informative presentation sponsored by the CARES PROGRAM of the Hinda Institute.

We will be delivering a book, package, and goodies if addresses are provided 1 week in advance.
There will be no charge for the presentations to attendees.

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Knowledge is Power

A Helpful Guide for Supporting Families of Incarcerated Loved Ones

Impacts of Incarceration on Families Survey Conducted March-April 2021

Supporting Community Leaders and Rebbetzins

The Hinda Institute wants to acknowledge the support and sensitivity of our community leaders for recognizing the challenges and impact of incarceration on families. We especially want to thank the Rebbetzins in our community for modeling empathy, compassion and the truth of Torah.

Rebbetzin Esti Deutsch
Rebbetzin Rifka Eichenstein
Rebbetzin Ruchie Eichenstein
Rebbetzin Tziporah Gelman
Rebbetzin Pearl Gross
Rebbetzin Fran Gutstein
Rebbetzin Chanie Hertz

Rebbetzin Esther Rochel Moscowitz
Rebbetzin Sara Neuman
Rebbetzin Sofie Oren
Rebbetzin Zeesy Posner
Rebbetzin Brandy Schaffel
Rebbetzin Chaya Small
Rebbetzin Raizel Twersky

The Hinda Institute wants to acknowledge the support and sensitivity of our leaders in the Jewish legal community for recognizing the challenges and impact of incarceration on families. We want to thank them for modeling empathy, compassion, and their fight for true social justice.

Ms. Helen Bloch
Mr. Les Blau
Mr. Bill Cherney
Mr. Ashley Dworsky
Mr. Rahmiel Hayyim Drizin
Mr. Barry and Adam Sheppard
Mr. Renan Sugarman

Rabbi Yona Reiss Av Beth Din, Chicago Rabbinical Council -

"The Hinda lnstitute is an important organization, worthy of our community's support. As we enter into the Teshuva season, it is important to remember that our Torah tradition teaches us that people should have a chance to rehabilitate themselves and rectify past mistakes. lt is especially important not to "throw a stone after the fallen' (see Kiddushin 20b) and thus to enable incarcerated individuals and their families to recover from their challenges in order to lead normal, productive lives- Rabbi and Rebbetzin Scheiman, through the Hinda lnstitute, are engaged in vital and sacred work for the sake of Heaven."