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President's Message * End The Silence * Reproductive Rights from a Jewish Perspective * Violins of Hope * Oceanside Fashion Show * Hadassah Votes * Planned Giving * Deedle Kahn 100 * Chapter Happenings * Finance Note * STD Breast Cancer Walk * Holidays * Hadassah News * Hadassah@Home * Registration Help
Dear Hadassah Sisters,
In March we observe Purim, a holiday we approach with anticipation of celebration. In many ways listening to the Purim Megillah (the Book of Esther) helps us embrace the complexities of the Jewish people. Mordechai and Esther, whose Hebrew name is Hadassah, nearly lost their own lives, but yet they worked collaboratively and creatively to save the Persian Jews. It is a Jewish value to recognize challenges, work together to solve the problems and, in the end, celebrate victories and share the joy. Hadassah sends gifts of resources, tools and education to our youth in Youth Aliyah Villages. Hadassah celebrates all of these accomplishments, including HMO’s breakthroughs and miracles as well as giving to those in need and just as Esther was a leader amongst her people in Persia, taking risks and creating change, Hadassah builds leaders, promotes social advocacy to bring about change and demonstrate support for the health and well being of all peoples. Click here to read more
End The Silence!
We need to be LOUD to End The Silence on Hamas' sexual violence, with many, many synchronized gatherings around the country. Be part of the largest global event in Hadassah's history!
Invite some friends, neighbors, your book group, yoga class, fellow Mah Jongg players or your region or chapter board—to meet anywhere and everywhere that you gather locally—you can help End The Silence Against This Sexual Violence! Click here for more information
Hadassah Florida Atlantic invites you to join Hadassah Florida Broward for
Reproductive Rights from a Jewish Perspective: A Rabbi's Panel
Sunday, March 31, 2024 2:00 - 4:00 PM
Please come and listen to this enlightening panel of rabbis discuss Reproductive Rights from a Jewish Perspective. They will be speaking on the various aspects of reproductive rights from the perspective of their denominations and their interpretation of Jewish text, law and custom. The moderator will be Denise Lettau, Chair, Jewish Community Relations Council.
More Info Register Online
Join Hadassah Florida Broward for the
Violins of Hope Exhibition
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 10:00 – 11:30AM
Don’t Miss this EXTRAORDINARY Event!
The Violins of Hope feature over 70 violins, violas, and cellos, that have been collected and restored since the end of the Holocaust by Amnon and Avshalom Weinstein, a father and son team of violin makers, based in Israel.
The instruments belonged to Jewish musicians before and during the Holocaust. These instruments represent the resistance, hope, resilience, and memory of the musicians who played these instruments.
Click here for more information Click here to register
Join Oceanside -Kiryat Yam Chapter for our
Gala Luncheon Fundraiser and Fashion Show
Wednesday, March 6, 2024 11 AM
Temple Sholom Pompano Beach
Guest Speaker: Cheryl Cotler, Florida Broward Region President
Vendor Boutique Prize Drawings
Apparel by Patchington Boutique Women's Clothing & Accessories
Download the Registration Form Register Online
View our Hadassah non-partisan voting guide with important dates and Vote-by-Mail info here
MY LOVE AFFAIR WITH HADASSAH
By: Fran Sachs
I confess! I have been having an affair of the heart and soul for the past 57 years, in public no less. With whom, you ask? Why, Hadassah of course!
How does one feel the joy of purpose and connection with an organization that for 112 years has brought our brethren in Israel life saving health care and continues to do medical research that benefits all humanity?
The answer, of course is via PLANNED GIVING. Your gift, certain sums of money monthly, yearly, or in your will enables Hadassah to budget for necessary mundane services, eg. lights, air conditioning, purchase of medical supplies, bandaids, etc. These monies permit Hadassah to do what it does best without worrying about the upkeep costs of running two hospitals, youth villages etc. Hadassah can then provide the finest, most up to date medical care and continue to do research which will benefit all mankind. Click here to read more
Guess who's having a 100th birthday?
Deedle Kahn
Deedle Kahn has lit the way for so many! Join us in honoring her 100th birthday in making a gift to Light the Way for Hadassah Medical Organization and the people of Israel.
Donate by April 1, 2024 at www.events.hadassah.org/FLDeedle
To donate by mail, please send a check payable to Hadassah, 900 Skokie Blvd, Suite 295, Northbrook, IL, 60062. Indicate "Deedle 100" and your chapter name on the memo line.
CHAPTER HAPPENINGS
We were delighted to host our Rosh Chodesh gathering in honor of heart health month (everyone wore red) and Tu B’Shevat. The program was coordinated by two of our members and attendees were from Tikvah, Kavanah and Zipporah chapters. Everyone enjoyed heart healthy snacks which included fruits and nuts specific to the holiday. We shared info about maintaining heart health and how to find updates on Hadassah.org.
Ruthie Rinis
Kings Point - February program with guest speaker Russell Di Perna
Coral Springs/Parkland getting creative and having fun at Plaster Carousel
A Note From The Finance Department
As a result of the increased volume of checks to National and the Geo Areas due to the crisis campaign combined with year-end activity, as well as the continued fine tuning of the Salesforce automation, we are still processing 2023 gifts. Therefore, the summary tax letters might not yet reflect all 2023 contributions. We plan to finish getting through the backlog in the next few weeks.
Save The Date Hadassah Walks for Breast Cancer Awareness Sunday, October 27, 2024
There are many new Hadassah stories and press releases. Here are a few of the latest:
Please make sure you are following Hadassah Florida Broward on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HadassahFloridaBroward 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
Learn About the Physicians Council Are you a Hadassah member or Associate who is a physician or physician assistant? We want to hear from you! Join the Hadassah Physicians Council’s Zoom steering committee meeting on Monday, March 11, 2024, at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT. Learn about our future programming and other initiatives. Click here to register. QUESTIONS? Email us at physicianscouncil@hadassah.org.
"Wrestling with PTSD: How Healthcare Providers Can Help Win the Battle" Many people believe that Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) only affects veterans of war or victims of major violence. The truth is that it can affect any of us at any time, especially in periods of high anxiety or decision making. In this Wednesday, March 13, 8 pm ET/5 pm PT program organized by the Hadassah Physicians Council, you will obtain a better understanding of PTSD, including how to recognize it -- and, crucially, you'll hear proven methods to try to deal with it. This program is free and open to all. Click here to register. Questions? Email physicianscouncil@hadasah.org.
Save the Date to Discuss Trauma-Informed Educational Practices at School and at Home
On Thursday, March 28, 8 pm ET/5 pm PT, join the Hadassah Educators Council for a meaningful program that will offer strategies to anyone who is supporting young people through trauma-informed challenges in our classrooms and homes. This will cover both theory and application. This program is free and open to all. More details and registration link to follow soon. Questions? Email educatorscouncil@hadassah.org.
Hebrew@Hadassah Registration is Open
REGISTER TODAY: Hadassah’s Hebrew classes return on Monday, February 26, with three different skill levels to choose from: New Beginner, Beginner and Intermediate. Register today!
Write for Us! Hadassah Writers' Circle Join the Hadassah Writers’ Circle and contribute first-person essays on Hadassah Medical Organization’s lifesaving work, volunteering, Israel travel, Young Judaea, mentorship or Shabbat. Professional Council stories and other ideas are welcome. Contact publicrelations@hadassah.org.
Israel Bonds and Hadassah You can forge a connection to Israel and provide vital funding for Hadassah's essential programs. Here’s how it works: Purchase an Israel bond and donate it to Hadassah. Hadassah will receive interest on the bond plus principal upon maturity. You will support Israel’s economy and make a difference. Click here for more information.
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Contact Us
Please use the following email addresses to contact the Region Office
All membership issues: floridamembership@hadassah.org
All finance issues: floridafinance@hadassah.org
All other issues: floridarequests@hadassah.org
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!
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