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Email Addresses * President's Message * Meeting/Event Update * Text-to-Donate * Hadassah News * Kidney Donation * Advocacy Update * Gilda Mallin Discuss w/Pam * Nordstrom Event * Contemporary Issues * STD for Chef Jenn Louis * Associates Events * Machon * Holidays * Little Known Jewish Women * Calendar Update * Stay Connected * Keepers Israel Tour * Setty Gallery * Amazon Smile
Please use the following email addresses to contact the Region Office
All finance issues: floridafinance@hadassah.org
All membership issues: floridamembership@hadassah.org
All other issues: floridarequests@hadassah.org
As we move into June, the season shifts to summer, a time for vacations, reconnecting with family and perhaps spending some lazy days on the beach reading a good book. It’s also a good time to read about Hadassah’s accomplishments and projects for the future.HMO Delegation Travels to Argentina: Did you know that in early May the Hadassah Medical Organization sent a delegation to Argentina to provide critical knowledge and experience to frontline medical professionals in the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Click here to read more
The four Regions of Hadassah Florida have decided that Florida chapters should continue to hold all meetings and events virtually. Hadassah’s National leadership is reviewing current guidelines. Should National revise these guidelines, local policy will also be reviewed. We thank you for your patience and cooperation.
Hadassah Florida has a new text-to-donate option! Make your donation to Hadassah via your phone. It's so easy!
Dial (561) 867-2231 and follow the prompts.
Every action has an impact and every dollar brings us closer to fulfilling our promises to the medical, humanitarian and advocacy efforts we support here in the US, Israel and around the globe.
Hadassah has been working tirelessly and has been featured in many prominent new articles. Click the links below to read.
From NBC News: "We're incredibly grateful that the president is using his bully pulpit," said Janice Weinman, CEO of Hadassah. "But there are concrete actions that he can take now, and those would be a powerful step to combat antisemitism." Click here to read the article
The Washington Post wrote about the letter we sent to President Joe Biden at The White House about the dramatic rise in antisemitism -- along with AJC - American Jewish Committee, ADL - Anti-Defamation League, Jewish Federations of North America and the Orthodox Union. Click here to read the article
From The Jerusalem Post: “We are here, all together, Jews and Arabs, of all religions, working, showing up for every medical emergency and leaving everything behind to take care of the sick,” Dr. Salameh-Youssef told The Jerusalem Post / JPost.com. “We can be a light, a candle shining in the darkness.” Click here to read the article
Please make sure you are following Hadassah Florida Atlantic on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/hadassahfloridaatlantic and Hadassah National at https://www.facebook.com/Hadassah for the most up-to-date information on all of the work Hadassah is doing to advocate for Jews at home, in Israel and all over the world. Remember to like and share!
Kidney from Jew killed in mob violence goes to Arab woman
Randa Aweis, 58, waited nine years for the organ donation that would change her life. An Arab Christian, born in the Old City of Jerusalem, she was relying on regular dialysis sessions as her kidneys failed. Then the call came: A donor kidney was available. Aweis had surgery Monday at Jerusalem's famed Hadassah University Hospital Ein Kerem. When she went under the anaesthetic, she did not know who the donor was.
As the situation in Israel continues to escalate, there is an urgent, growing need to support HMO during this emergency as we continue to rely upon our doctors, nurses and staff to — once again — risk their lives while working harder and longer.
Please support Hadassah and HMO during this crucial time. Please help us heal Israel.
To make a donation to continue Hadassah's life-saving work, click here
or mail your donation to:
Hadassah attn: Donor Services
PO Box 1100, New York, NY 10268-1100
HADASSAH ADVOCACY TEAMS SHARE LEGISLATIVE VIEWS WITH CONGRESSMAN TED DEUTCH
BOYNTON BEACH, FL – members of the Hadassah Florida Atlantic and Hadassah Broward Region advocacy teams had the opportunity to share the organization’s views on a variety of legislative issues with Congressman Ted Deutch and his District Director – Wendi Lipsich at a virtual Day in the District session on May 10.
Guided by Susan Wakshul and Elaine Rosenberg, respectively the Florida Atlantic and Florida Broward Vice Presidents of Education and Advocacy, Lois Berkson – Florida Broward Region President and Joy Parks, Florida Atlantic Advocacy Chair, Leslie Klein, Ruth Di Stephano and Francis Shagrin supported by team colleagues spoke with the Congressman about specific legislation.
Gilda Mallin Presents
Author Pam Jenoff discussing her book "The Woman with the Blue Star"
Monday, June 7th at 10 AM
Click here for more information
Join us—Nordstrom NOW & LATER Virtual Event
A Virtual Guide to Beauty, Health & Wellness & Fashion
Click on your Chapter to register
June 10th Session- SOLD OUT!!!
Chef Jenn Louis: "Healthy Holiday Cooking"
August 18, 2021 at 7 PM
There will be a demonstration of special holiday dishes for Rosh Hashanah, followed by a Q&A.
More info to follow
Hadassah is proud to celebrate its inaugural Associates Week with three special programs as we celebrate the Associates and their many contributions to Hadassah. We hope you'll join us for one or all of these fun, educational, and meaningful virtual events.
Friday, June 11, 2021 6:30 PM ET
Kabbalat Shabbat with the Associates
We would love to hear from you……
Machon is a Region study group meets on the first Sunday morning of the month from October thru May 9:30 -11AM, by Zoom or in person, to be decided at a later date. It is open to all Hadassah members and prospective members.
The group delves into one issue or topic during these sessions, which are interactive and stimulating. We are contemplating the upcoming year’s topic and one possible area is the study of Jewish Music Through the Ages. We are thinking of the following categories plus any others that you might suggest: Classical; Israeli; Klezmer; Liturgy; New Jewish Music; Sephardic and Babylonian; Suppressed; Yiddish; American Jewish Composers and their influence; Jewish influences on Broadway etc.
Of course, these are only suggestions and we realize that in order to create a program of this nature, we need your input. Do you have music that exemplifies the various genres that you could share with us? Will you facilitate one monthly session on one topic? Do you know any musicians that can chat with us on the monthly topic? Are you a Jewish musical devote? What books, records and music would you suggest to increase our knowledge and understanding of these topics?
Please contact me, Fran Sachs at sachstwo@aol.com or (561) 756-0864 to share your thoughts. I look forward to hearing from you. Please respond by July 15th.
Hadassah will be closed on
Friday, June 18th- Juneteenth
I decided to deviate from the usual format of this column after reading an article on the ARTS page of the January 25 issue of the New York Times.
The headline reads, “THEY ARE NOMINEES, HEAR THEM ROAR”. (Has the editor of the New York Times been reading my column in the Hadassah Bulletin?) The article states that, eight out of ten actresses who are nominated for academy awards are over forty and almost none play a character you would want to cross.”
Check out our updated 2021 Region Calendar
H-PAC Meeting Schedule
June 4
All of us at Hadassah have been focused on the devastating crisis in Israel. Recent news of a ceasefire brings us hope, and our hearts are with friends, family and colleagues there — and with all the people of Israel. Hadassah@home is here with updates from Israel, as well as actions you can take from home. As you'll see in a video report below, Hadassah's hospitals were essential during this crisis, treating patients of all religions, ethnicities and backgrounds in need of care — a model of building bridges to peace that is central to our mission. Read our latest talking points about the crisis in Israel.
You'll also find other ways you can connect with your Hadassah community, always a source of comfort in difficult times.
Hadassah crisis update: Recorded live for Hadassah on May 14, Israel in Crisis: An Update on Operation Guardian of the Walls features Hadassah National President Rhoda Smolow in conversation with Barbara Sofer, Director of Public Relations, Hadassah Office in Israel, about life in Israel over the past week and the vital role that Hadassah's hospitals played in treating the injured.
Urge Congress to support Israel: Our hearts are with Israel, but we need the power of our voices as well. It is up to us to defend Israel and its people in this time of need. Speak out now. T ell your elected leaders that Americans stand with Israel and thank them for providing Israel with the support it needs to defend itself.
Join the program members love: Every Move Counts, our hugely popular health and wellness program, is kicking off another 3-month round that anyone can join. Get motivated to get moving and connect with friends as you travel on a virtual journey through Israel. Register here and encourage friends and family members to join.
Hadassah Presents: Women of Vision: Hear powerful interviews with Dr. Mehnaz M. Afridi, Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Manhattan College and Director of its Holocaust, Genocide, and Interfaith Education Center (HGI), Dr. Georgette Bennett, founder of the Multifaith Alliance for Syrian Refugees (MFA) and the Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding, Jennifer J. Raab, President of Hunter College, and Rear Admiral Susan J. Blumenthal, the former US Assistant Surgeon General and the first-ever Deputy Assistant Secretary for Women's Health, in this TalkLine radio show hosted by Hadassah Executive Director/CEO Janice Weinman.
In case you missed it
More than 800 people watched our Yom Yerushalayim celebration — Hadassah and Jerusalem: United Forever — hosted by Tony Award nominee Tovah Feldshuh, and featuring musical performances from Israeli duo Yonina and the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra and more!
Nursing ... Above and Beyond featured Rely Alon, Director of Nursing at the Hadassah Medical Organization, and Barbara Sofer discussing the heroic work of Hadassah nurses throughout the past year and what Hadassah is doing to alleviate a dire shortage of nurses.
Weekly Series:
Hebrew@Hadassah: All students, current and new, must register for the 2021 weekly series, a continuation of our ongoing Hebrew class. The cost for all 2021 Hebrew classes is $36. Email questions to EducationandAdvocacy@hadassah.org. Mondays: Beginner's Hebrew from 3-4 pm ET and Intermediate Hebrew from 4-5 pm ET. Members and Associates only, $36.
For past programs see our last Hadassah@home email or our Member Engagement page.
November 7-14, 2021
This year, Keepers of the Gate will celebrate our silver anniversary in Israel. This exclusive tour of Israel gives our Keepers an up-close-and-personal opportunity to see the projects that Keepers of the Gate gifts support. Visit a youth village, both Hadassah hospitals, the Knesset and more!
Click here for more info about the tour- including early bird pricing and special discount for new or step-up Keepers!
At Setty Gallery you'll find some of the best artisan, handcrafted designer jewelry and art items at your fingertips, shipped to all continents around the globe. We endlessly search for handcrafted jewelry and art from unique artists from the land of milk and honey. Hadassah will receive 10% of your purchase.
Click here to visit Setty Gallery
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Help Hadassah raise money when you shop on Amazon
AmazonSmile is a simple way for you to support Hadassah, at no cost to you. Log on through Smile.Amazon.com and select Hadassah, The Women's Zionist Organization of America, New York, NY as your charity. Amazon Smile will then donate 0.5% (or 0.5 cents per $1 spent) of your "eligible" purchases* to Hadassah. Regions/chapters and donors do not receive goal credit, as donations are made by the AmazonSmile Foundation and are not tax deductible by Amazon shoppers. *You will see eligible products marked “Eligible for AmazonSmile donation” on their product detail pages.
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