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President's Message * Breast Cancer Walk * Israel Fair * Women of Action * Day in the District * Education Article * Kendra Scott * Ecard Program * Holidays * Calendar Update * Hadassah News * Hadassah@Home * Registration Help
Dear Friends,
Don’t you just love Hadassah? The projects in Israel … the hospitals, the Youth Aliyah villages that literally save lives? What about the advocacy efforts in the U.S., like our recent meetings with Congressional representatives Lois Frankel and staff of Congressman Brian Mast, where we fight for equal rights, women’s rights to equal access to healthcare and human rights? There’s also the support for Young Judea, providing our youth with safe spaces to explore their Jewish identity at summer camp, Israel experiences, year-round conventions and other events. What other organization has such diversity? I also love that some of my closest friends are ones that I have met through Hadassah over these many years. Click here to read more
Hadassah friends and family across Florida step up at our 2nd annual
Hadassah Walks For Breast Cancer Awareness
Sunday, October 22, 2023
We are raising breast cancer awareness through education, advocacy and support for cutting-edge research at the Hadassah Medical Organization in Israel. Walk with us to fight breast cancer and save lives!
Participating Chapters:
Beth Avalon Details Register Chai at the Bay* Details Register
Chevra Details Register To Life at Valencia Reserve* Details Register
Yaffa Walk is on 10/15/23* Details Register
*Closed Chapter. You must be a resident to attend.
All registrations include a free Hadassah hat!
Help us fundraise! Set up your own peer-to-peer fundraising page to support Hadassah’s breast cancer awareness. Click here to get started
We’re walking all over Florida! Find a walk in your area at Hadassah.org/area/florida
Ultimate 75th Anniversary Israel Fair
Celebrate Israel’s 75th Birthday on Sunday, October 15, 2023, 11:00am – 2:30pm at the South County Civic Center, 16700 Jog Road, Delray Beach at The Ultimate 75th Birthday Israel Fair hosted by the Hadassah Florida Atlantic Region.
Admission is free and so is the fun for all ages!
Children will enjoy our Kids Get Crafty Zone creating age-appropriate crafts and listening to Storytellers. Come and shop in our Israel-inspired Marketplace with vendors offering jewelry, Judaica, cosmetics, children’s gifts and much more. Eat lunch. Sing, dance or simply listen to engaging Cantorial performances and the musical entertainment of the Boynton Uke Society. Participate in an exciting Pick-A-Prize Auction filled with a stunning array of prizes and of course, learn about the wonders of Hadassah.
Hadassah FL Atlantic’s "Women of Action: Past & Present"
A four-part virtual study series
Deborah, Miriam & Queen Esther—Our Biblical Guests & their 21st Century Contemporaries
It is our pleasure to announce that the “Women of Action: Past & Present ” series is being facilitated by Fran Sachs, Educator Emeritus “who loves to learn more about Judaism & any topic that affects our people.”
Thursdays, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
DEBORAH: Session 1- November 9, 2023 Session 2- January 11, 2024
MIRIAM: Session 3- February 8, 2024 QUEEN ESTHER: Session 4- April 11, 2024
Click here for more info Click here to register
Members of Sue Ann Goldman, L'Dor V'Dor and Veda Chaya chapters met with Congressman Brian Mast's staff on August 21st to discuss Hadassah's current legislative priorities.
Day In the District Meeting with Rep. Brian Mast's aides: (left to right) Rochelle Battino (L’Dor V’Dor), Sheryl Weitman (Veda Chaya), Angel Robinson, Edward Chemaya, Janet Pearlstein (Veda Chaya), Ronni Reed (Sue Ann Goldman)
MAJOR JEWISH HOLIDAYS IN SEPTEMBER
All Jewish holidays begin before sunset of the previous evening and end through nightfall on the last day of the holiday.
Rosh Hashanah is the birthday of the universe, the day G_d created Adam and Eve, and it’s celebrated as the head of the Jewish year. Rosh Hashanah is celebrated on the first two days of the Jewish new year, Tishrei 1 and 2, beginning at sundown on Tishrei 1. This year, Rosh Hasanah 2023 begins at sundown on September 15 and continues through nightfall on September 17. Click here to read more
Florida Atlantic Region is partnering with Kendra Scott on November 12th for a giveback event where Hadassah will receive 20% of proceeds.
eCard Program Sunsets Sept. 28
We regret to inform you that as of Sept. 28, Hadassah will no longer have the technical ability to successfully facilitate an eCard program. Our current subscribers will have until then to send their holiday and other greetings. Subscribers with eCard memberships that are set to expire between today and Sept. 28, 2023 will not be charged for a renewal and retain their access to send eCards through Sept. 28. Please contact Donor Services at donorservices@hadassah.org or 1-800-928-0685 with any questions.
Hadassah offices will be closed on
Friday, September 1st- Summer Friday
Monday, September 4th- Labor Day
Friday, September 15th - Half Day Rosh Hashanah
Monday, September 25th- Yom Kippur
Friday, September 29th- Half Day Sukkot
There are many new Hadassah stories and press releases. Here are a few of the latest:
Israeli Institutions Host Delegation from Black Universities
Women’s Equality Day: Jerusalem Dispatch
No Summer “Vacation” at Hadassah’s Meir Shfeyah Youth Aliyah Village
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!
Hadassah @ Home
Click to learn more about each program
So many from our Hadassah community come together on social media, especially Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Every week, we see a surge in community spirit as we wish our Hadassah family a Shabbat shalom, connecting from our homes before many unplug for the Sabbath. Our posts with challah seem to engage so many, perhaps since challah is one of the best loved of Shabbat foods. That's one reason we're so excited about our upcoming culinary journey with food writer Adeena Sussman, focused on the foods of Shabbat, and hope you’ll enjoy this and the many other ways you can connect with Hadassah, right from your home.
Adeena Sussman Live!: Hadassah Magazine Discussion with Adeena Sussman, author of the best-selling cookbook Sababa and Hadassah Magazine's own beloved food columnist. Hear Adeena talk about her soon-to-be-released book, Shabbat: Recipes and Rituals from My Table to Yours. Thursday, September 21, 7 pm ET.
Youth Aliyah’s Milestone Celebration: Rise Up! Youth Aliyah Jubilee: 100 years of Meir Shfeyah | 75 years of Hadassah Neurim celebrates our youth villages, through which Hadassah has helped set some 300,000 immigrant and at-risk youth on the path to success. Hear from Youth Aliyah alumni, Hadassah leaders and Meir Shfeyah’s orchestra. Sign up today! Wednesday, September 13, 8 pm ET
One Book, One Hadassah: Award-winning and highly acclaimed Israeli author Hila Blum discusses her newly translated book, How to Love Your Daughter, a captivating tale of a mother’s quest to understand and bridge her rift with her grown daughter. This novel is filled with haunting beauty and the psychological complexity of motherhood. Thursday, October 19, 7 pm ET
Hadassah’s First Zionism Symposium: Hadassah is elevating Zionist voices. Now and always. Inspire Zionism: Tech, Trailblazers and Tattoos provides Zionist innovators brave spaces for bold conversations, including what it's like to be an LGBTQIA+ or BIPOC Zionist. Hosted by the Unorthodox podcast's Stephanie Butnick, speakers include singer Shy Ashkenazi, award-winning journalist Tabby Refael and human rights activist Emily Schrader. Wednesday, October 25, 12-3:30 pm ET & Thursday, October 26, 4-8 pm ET
#PollWorkerRecruitmentDay: Hadassah is partnering with Power the Polls to get the word out about volunteering as an election worker. Ensure that members of your community are able to vote freely, safely and efficiently. Sign up today!
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Contact Us
Please use the following email addresses to contact the Region Office
All membership issues: floridamembership@hadassah.org
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Hadassah Florida has a new text-to-donate option! Make your donation to Hadassah via your cellphone. Just text the word "DONATE" to (866) 655-8383 and follow the prompts. It's so easy!
Hadassah Boynton Office Appointments Update
Hadassah’s Boynton Beach office is once again open to volunteers on a limited basis. If you need to visit the office, contact FloridaRequests@hadassah.org or call 561-498-1012 and leave a voicemail with your name, chapter and email address.
Post-Covid, our staff works on a hybrid schedule. We are in the office on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. All visitors must have an appointment to enter the office.
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