Chag Passover Sameach!

Hadassah's #EndTheSilence Campaign Continues!

Paint one nail yellow and post to social media between April 8th and April 22nd. More information can be found here.

Messaging for Posting on Social Media:
You ask why my nail is yellow.
I’ve painted my nail yellow to #EndTheSilence about the sexual violence committed by Hamas. My nail is yellow to show my solidarity with my sisters and brothers in Israel. My nail is a cry of alarm but also a sign of hope. #EndTheSilence #Hadassah

News from National

Hadassah has received a special invitation from the World Zionist Organization to hear a special briefing with ex-IDF Intelligence Chief MG (Res.) Tamir Hayman:

• The hostage negotiations
• The Rafah dilemma
• US - Israel Relations
• Drafting the ultra-Orthodox

Please see details regarding the timing and registration here. Feel free to share this invitation with friends and family. The briefing will occur on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 10:00 am Pacific time (8:00 pm Israel time).

Diablo Valley Book Group
*Correction - please note the updated book for this month

Book Group: Kunstlers in Paradise - Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 10:00 am

Held at Congregation B’Nai Shalom in Walnut Creek. Contact dvhadassah@gmail.com for details.

Jewish Public Affairs Committee, May 14-15, 2024

Join your Hadassah Central Pacific Coast sisters this May for the Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California’s (JPAC) Capitol Summit 2024. This year we are hoping for 450 people to join in making this year JPAC's biggest event yet. Please follow this link to sign up.

As JPAC’s premier annual event, Capitol Summit provides an empowering opportunity for Jewish community members and allies to learn, network, and advocate for our community’s priorities.

During this two-day gathering, you will:

• Hear from some of the state’s most powerful lawmakers and activists.
• Practice and participate in direct lobbying.
• Access exclusive networking opportunities with elected officials, Jewish organizational leaders, and lay leaders from across the state.

Join hundreds of Jews and allies in Sacramento, May 14th - 15th, 2024 to amplify the voice of California’s Jewish community. No prior experience necessary.

To view the JPAC bills click here.

Message from Jan Jacobson

Do you ever feel like your government doesn’t listen to you? Do you ever wish you could speak to your legislators but are too shy to do so?

Overcome your shyness by dining with your state legislators and members of the Jewish Caucus… learn that they are real people just like you and me, with similar wants and goals… learn how the wheels of government turn…

If you have been upset over decisions made by our government and you want to learn more and make a difference, then we have the perfect opportunity for you!

JPAC – the Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California – is the only such organization in the entire United States! This exciting, expanding organization will hold its annual Capitol Summit in Sacramento on Tuesday-Wednesday, May 14-15, 2024 at the Sheraton Grand Hotel.

Please join your Hadassah sisters from all over the state…share this opportunity with them…make new friends and acquaintances…learn how your values jive with theirs…be on the same team and watch what can happen when we’re all in the game together!

Please join me!

Jane Jacobson,
CPC Region Advocacy Chair/Education and Advocacy Vice President
jane.j.jacobson@gmail.com

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER and AFTER REGISTERING, notify me (Jane) so we’re sure to invite to you lunch and the Hadassah briefing before JPAC actually begins. Plan to arrive by noon on May 14th to be part of the Hadassah Happenings!

NOTE: Region funding may available for Hadassah members who attend and fully participate and who will do some advocacy action(s) after the JPAC event. Please contact Region President, Susan (scgrossman@hadassah.org) for funding and commitment details.

Upcoming Region Meetings. All are warmly invited!

• Sunday, June 2, 2024 - Region Meeting “Honoring the Legacy of Women in Our Lives” and Board Meeting.

• Sunday, September 8, 2024 - Region Retreat and Board Meeting