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President's Message * End The Silence * Evolve in Jacksonville * CL Spring Meeting * S. Pete Book Club * Spring/Summer Workshop STD * Help Wanted * 3rd Party Checks * Hadassah Votes * Planned Giving * Finance * STD Breast Cancer Walk * Hadassah News * Hadassah@Home * Registration Help
Dear Hadassah Sisters,
As we know, the international community’s silence on Hamas’s unspeakable acts on October 7 (and continues) legitimizes rape and the use of rape as a weapon of war. Hadassah’s “End The Silence” campaign focuses the world’s attention on the gruesome reality that Hamas planned and systematically carried out acts of sexual violence against women and girls in Israel. The campaign ensures that people everywhere not only hear the truth but also have the facts they need to counter misinformation. 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!
If you haven't already signed the petition, please sign NOW. Click here to sign
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
Evolve in Jacksonville
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Come meet other young women and join the Israel education series, “Exploring the Threads on the Jewish-Israeli Tapestry” with Evolve in Jacksonville on March 12th! The event aims to foster a deeper understanding of the rhetoric happening on college campuses and the public square while providing a space for connection and dialogue. Click here to register
Collier/Lee Spring Meeting
Monday, March 18, 2024
Recognizing …Life Members and their life-long legacy to Hadassah
Guest Speaker: Lori Lasson, JD Chief Planned Giving & Estates Officer
Performing Foreman Productions featuring Barry Mansfield, Keyboardist from the Brett Foreman Band Register Online
St. Petersburg Chapter Book Club
Join this month's book club on March 20th. Click here for more info
Please save the date for first Florida Central Region Round Table.
Sunday, April 14, 2024 10:00 AM on Zoom
"Your burning questions on fundraising AKA Putting the FUN back in Fundraising"
Also welcome Debbie Reder with "What's Up with Evolve?"
Your presence will enrich the experience
Help send out emails, enter data on simple Excel spreadsheets, etc.
Donations - Third Party Checks
Some of you may have authorized a distribution that will be made by a third party (for example, Donor-Advised Funds, IRA RMD distributions, foundations). If the third party check is being sent to either the National Hadassah Office or to our Finance Department in Boynton Beach, please have the third party include your name in the memo area of the check. Please notify your Chapter Treasurer, that the check is being processed. This allows us to track the check and match it to your name when it arrives.
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
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 Central on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/floridacentralhadassah 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!
Stay up to date with Hadassah!
Help Hadassah get the word out about our events, life-saving research and domestic advocacy by liking and sharing every Hadassah Florida Central Facebook post. If you are not already following our page, search for Hadassah Florida Central in the search box and then click on “follow”. There is lots of great information and pictures from our events. You may even see yourself!
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