Shifrah UK is a membership association - join us and make a difference by supporting Jewish cultural safety through pregnancy, birth & parenting.

We welcome new members who are Jewish, have Jewish heritage or are allies to the Jewish community.

It is free to join but we ask that you sign up to our Aims & Objectives. If you are interested and join as an active member, please take part in one of our sub-groups in order to help with our different strands of activity. These include: training, birth preparation, communications, birth directory, research, fundraising etc.

Fill out our membership application form below, or for enquiries please email us at shifrahuk@gmail.com

We look forward to welcoming you!

We are conducting a short survey in order to find out how we can best support Jewish healthcare workers and the wider community.

Please fill out the 5 minute survey here, thank you:

Shifrah UK survey, 2026

  • Membership

    (a)       Voting membership is open to any individual who is Jewish, has Jewish heritage or is an ally to the Jewish community, over the age of 18, who supports the aims and objectives of the Association.

    (b)       The Management Committee reserves the right to approve or reject membership applications. Reasons for refusal will be provided in writing upon request.

    (c)     Members will be entitled to attend and vote at the Annual General Meeting (AGM).

    (d)     Members are required to attend a minimum of x2 general meetings a year (these occur generally x4 times a year).

    (e)     Members are requested to join a sub-group, such as for comms, training, parent education etc and be active to further the aims & objectives of Shifrah UK.

    (f)        A member may resign at any time by notifying the Secretary in writing (email is acceptable).

    (g)       A member shall cease to be a member if:

    • They resign;

    • They are removed by a resolution of the Committee due to a breach of the constitution or behaviour contrary to the aims of the Association.

    (h)       A member facing removal shall be given at least 14 days’ written notice and an opportunity to make written or oral representations to the Committee before a final decision is made.

  • Aims & Objectives

    • Build an environment in the UK where every Jewish birth worker, birthing woman and family feels safe and secure.

    • Promote an understanding of Jewish culture and identity, as well as specific birth practices.

    • Provide education and training on Jewish Cultural Safety.

    • Provide support to Jewish birth workers who face antisemitism by providing information and signposting to other relevant organisations and groups.

    • Provide a Jewish Birth Directory of trusted healthcare and birth workers.

    • Provide advice, information and signposting for Jewish families navigating through their childbirth journey.

    • Publish articles and research around Jewish birth practices.

    • Maintain an online presence via a website and social media.

    • Foster a network of Jewish birth workers through face to face and online events.

    • Foster community cohesion and ways to improve Jewish cultural awareness through interfaith/community building.