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President's Message
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“How did it get so late so soon? Its night before its afternoon. December is here before its June. My goodness how the time has flown. How did it get so late so soon?” -- Dr. Seuss
I couldn’t have said it better. 2024 is quickly coming to a close, and as I reflect on my first year as Region President and Hadassah’s remarkable accomplishments, I am struck by just how busy it has been. Much of Hadassah’s focus was on the war in Israel and its ripple effects here in America. For many American Jews, it was the first time they truly felt the impact of war – whether through witnessing it, being affected personally, or hearing about the events and the rise in antisemitism.
One of my most vivid childhood memories is hearing sirens during the Yom Kippur war, followed by running with my parents down three flights of stairs from our apartment to the shelter under our apartment building. We spent hours there, listening to the transistor radio until we were told it was safe to return to our routines – weather it be school, work or back home.
I can’t even imagine what children in Israel are going through right now. What kind of childhood memories will they have after living through a global pandemic and now a prolonged war? Recently, my nephew took his family from Israel to a vacation in Holland during sukkot. His 6-year-old daughter, my great niece, asked if there are rockets in Holland too. She was so excited and relived to learn that there were not.
This is where we, at Hadassah, can make a difference. “Together We Will Heal” is an effort to support both the physical and mental rehabilitation of the people of Israel at the Gandel Rehabilitation center at Hadassah Mount Scopus.
Read more about the effort here.
Hadassah has secured a one-million-dollar match for any new donations made to the Gandel Rehabilitation center. Please consider making a contribution to help heal the bodies and minds of the people of Israel.
Like the Talmud says: “Whoever saves one life saves the world entire.”
Wishing you and your family a very Happy and MeaningfulThanksgiving. I assure you we have much to be grateful for. I am extremely appreciative for your continued support.
Karen Kessler
President, Hadassah Greater Southwest
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IDF Representative Thanks Hadassah Hospitals: Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari thanks Professor Yoram Weiss
November 5, 2024
Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari of the Israel Defense Forces visited Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem in October to recognize and express gratitude for the exceptional dedication of the Hadassah Medical Organization (HMO)’s teams in treating war casualties.
Meeting with Prof. Yoram Weiss, HMO director general, Rear Admiral Hagari acknowledged the crucial work undertaken by Hadassah’s staff, including the advanced surgical and rehabilitative care provided to soldiers injured in recent conflicts.
To read the rest of this story, click here.
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My sincerest thanks to the nominating committee, headed by Sandra Smith, for their dedication to secure a strong board for the Region.
2025 Executive Board Slate:
President: Karen Kessler
Organizational Vice President: Sue Zerlin
Area Vice Presidents:
Susie Avnery - OKC, Tulsa and Shreveport Chapters
Marci Ginsberg -Tyler
Elka Jaross - Brownsville
Robin Littman - Houston and Austin Chapters
Evelyn Tencer - McAllen Chapter
Lisa Zeevi - Dallas and San Antonio Chapters
Recording Secretary: Marion Bernstein
Corresponding Secretary: Linda Pravda
Treasurer: Sharon Gewertz
Chairs:
Julie Van Keer – Membership
Alison Klein – Advocacy
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Join us for our region board meeting and 2025 board installation and pay the gift of membership forward!
SATURDAY DINNER & SUNDAY LUNCH $72
SUNDAY LUNCH ONLY $54
DECEMBER 14-15
HELD AT THE HOUSTON JCC • ADDRESS PROVIDED UPON REGISTRATION
Register here: events.hadassah.org/gswbeinspired
For over night stay please contact www.marriott.com/HOUGC the rate is $85 double occupancy.
© 2024 Hadassah, The Women's Zionist Organization of America, Inc. Hadassah®, the H logo, and Hadassah the Power of Women Who Do are registered trademarks of Hadassah, The Women's Zionist Organization of America, Inc.
In accordance with IRS tax laws, only the amount of your gift that exceeds the value of goods and services received in consideration of your gift is tax deductible as a charitable contribution for Federal income tax purposes. The amount of the individual ticket to the event that is tax deductible is $34 for both Saturday Dinner & Sunday Lunch registration and $16 for Sunday Lunch registration only. Charitable deductions are allowed to the extent provided by law, please consult with your personal tax advisor. Hadassah shall have full dominion, control, and discretion over all gifts (and shall be under no legal obligation to transfer any portion of a gift to or for the use or benefit of any other entity or organization). |
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 Volunteer Joanie Alexander, with Hadassah San Antonio Chapter Programs VP Debbie Linck, telling her story of obtaining this Israeli Flag at Hostage Square in Israel.
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HOUSTON CHAPTER OF HADASSAH
WOMEN WHO DO:
Cancer Survivors' Journey
LUNCHEON HONORING
Janice Jucker & Leisa Holland-Nelson Bowman
SILENT AUCTION • FASHION SHOW BY FRENCH CUFF BOUTIQUE
Guest Speaker: Carol Ann Schwartz, Hadassah National President
HOUSTON CHAPTER PRESIDENT — HARRIET EISENSTEIN
EVENT CHAIR — ABBY LESTIN
 THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2025
WESTIN OAKS HOUSTON AT THE GALLERIA
In honor of all Cancer Survivors and the memory of those we have lost to cancer.
Register here: events.hadassah.org/WomenWhoDo2025
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© 2024 Hadassah, The Women's Zionist Organization of America, Inc. Hadassah®, the H logo, and Hadassah the Power of Women Who Do are registered trademarks of Hadassah, The Women's Zionist Organization of America, Inc.
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Oklahoma City Hadassah’s Hanukkah Potluck
and Miami Buy The Bag and Boca Treasures Trunk Show
To be held at a private residence in Oklahoma City
Register here: events.hadassah.org/potlucktrunkshow
Questions? Please contact Debbie Trachtenberg at 405-202-2780
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 Check us out on Facebook by typing Hadassah Greater Southwest in the search bar or clicking here. We hope you will join our Facebook group and invite your friends to join us, too. Thanks to our Facebook manager, Sandye Fertman, for keeping us up-to-date.
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 As you know, Hadassah West launched Facebook and Instagram pages last year, and we’ve been really pleased with the wonderful responses from members in all five regions. Thank you for continuing to promote these social media pages in your meetings and communications. Here are the links in case you need them:
Facebook: facebook.com/HadassahWestGeo
Instagram: hadassahwestgeo or instagram.com/HadassahWestGeo
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