Ellen Bukstel & Shalom Bayit
Jewish Domestic Abuse Program of JCS
PRESENT
‘Faces of Violence’
2009 Singer/Songwriter Competition

“…Hands are not for hurting, she will teach her son–
When you grow into a man, don’t hurt the ones you love.”
excerpt from the song You’re Not Better Than Me, written and performed by
Ellen Bukstel, winner of the NCADV (National Coalition Against Domestic Violence)
2008 ‘Breaking The Silence In Song’ Theme Song Competition.

Domestic Abuse impacts all types of relationships, socio-economic classes, ages, and spectrums
of religious and cultural life. ‘Shalom Bayit’ is the Jewish concept of harmony in the home.
Music creates community within our hearts brings us together – proof of the power of song!!

Jewish Community Services of South Florida established The Shalom Bayit Jewish Domestic Abuse Program of Jewish Community Services in 2005 as a non-profit organization. Their primary goal is to send the message that there is a safe place within the community where Jewish victims of domestic abuse can find validation, support and assistance in their efforts to transition to safety and independence for themselves and their children. Through educational outreach and safety awareness, the Shalom Bayit Program helps create a space of peace and harmony in every Jewish home, where families can honor and empower themselves and each other to reach their highest potential.

Shalom Bayit is celebrating four years of service to the South Florida Jewish community by joining with South Florida award winning singer, songwriter and activist Ellen Bukstel, to honor the musical talents of gifted singer-songwriters. It is named after the fundraising music video ‘Faces of Violence’ created by Ellen, featuring her soundtrack You’re Not Better Than Me to help raise funds for Shalom Bayit. This powerful video premiered at the Shalom Bayit’s Inaugural Fundraising Luncheon in 2006 and will be featured again at the 2009 Faces of Violence Jewish Domestic Abuse Luncheon presented by Shalom Bayit, JCS of Miami, Florida, May 21, 2009 at the Ritz Carlton South Beach where the 2009 winning song and songwriter will be announced.

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