Infertility Awareness Shabbat

1 in 6 in our community face infertility

Join the Australian Jewish Fertility Network for a special Shabbat where we shine a light on infertility in our community, through conversation, prayer and support. Because no one should ever feel alone on their fertility journey.

There are lots of ways to get involved and show your support. Thank you for creating space for those going through difficult journeys.

Get Involved

Say the AJFN Fertility Prayer in honour of the 1 in 6
Download the prayer here. Say it before lighting your Shabbat candles or while making challah.
Download Prayer
Make Challah in honour of the 1 in 6
Jewish women have transformative power when making challah.
- AJFN Challah Recipe and Prayer
  The time of kneading the challah dough and the separation itself are known to be special times for prayer. When making your...
- The Power of Challah
  A beautiful speech by Adira Werdiger on the transformative power of baking challah as a Jewish woman, at an AJFN Challah Bake....
Change your social media profile picture to support Infertility Awareness Shabbat
Click to download, save it to your phone and upload it to your social media pages as a temporary profile picture.
Be mindful of your words – some resources to guide you
- What to Say / Not Say to Someone Struggling With Infertility
  Ever wondered what is appropriate (or not) to say to someone dealing with infertility? Here is a guide on what you can...
- What to Say to Someone Struggling with Infertility
  Studies show that patients struggling to conceive report feelings of depression, anxiety, isolation and powerlessness. Relationship Expert, Anna Goldfarb, explains how to...
Participate in a community event
- Follow our social media pages for participating shules hosting talks in honour of Infertility Awareness Shabbat.
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- Visit a participating bakery to buy your challah or other delicious baked goods in honour of Infertility Awareness Shabbat.
Donate or volunteer
- Donate to AJFN before lighting your Shabbat candles
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- Donate to AJFN in the name of someone facing infertility.
  Donate
- Going out for a Shabbat meal? Send an eCard in lieu of a gift.
  Send eCard
- Register as a volunteer to deliver meals or care packs.
  Register
- If you have walked your own fertility journey, consider becoming an AJFN Peer Support Companion.
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