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Multi-Generational Buttterfly Project - Sunday, September 24th

1 p.m. — 3 p.m. at the Sabes JCC in Minneapolis. 

The Butterfly Project is a grass roots arts and education initiative that memorializes the 1.5 million children killed in the Holocaust through global displays of ceramic butterflies—one butterfly painted for each child. 

The Butterfly Project’s messages of hope and healing are woven together with Holocaust survivors’ courageous stories. The moving account of survival and a lesson in the healing power of art working its magic. The Butterfly Project is now a global memorial with over 200 communities, including Canada, Mexico, Israel, Australia, France, Czech Republic, Cuba, Morocco and Poland. 

Each participant will receive the biography of a child and a ceramic butterfly to be painted at this event. The butterflies will be on permanent display at the JCC. This is a multigenerational event for adults of all ages and children 8 years and older are welcome to attend. Cost is $5.00. Registration by September 8 is highly suggested to make sure we have enough butterflies

Please be sure to bring your ID to the event to get into the Sabes JCC.

For more information, contact Rosa at librp68@gmail.com or the Hadassah Office 952-924-4999.

Flyers have been mailed. Click here to view/print the flyer.

GEM: Save the Date! Hadassah Minneapolis and St. Paul present – Gender Equity in Medicine, Featuring Dr. Virginia Miller, MBA, PhD, Professor, Surgery and Physiology, Director, Women’s Health Research Center, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN and a leader in this field.

Plan to attend on Sunday, October 15, 10 a.m. at Beth El Synagogue in St. Louis Park to learn about this issue, which is critical to our health, and to hear what we can do to make important changes. 

Why is Gender Equity in Medicine important to you and to all women?
*   Importance of inclusion of female subjects in medical research
*   Why women and men may have different  symptoms for the same illnesses
*   Drugs may vary as to how they affect women vs men
*   Questions to ask your doctor

A multitude of diseases are often misdiagnosed or overlooked entirely in women because medical research, diagnostic tools and treatments are frequently based on male physiology. Even animal and cellular research subjects are overwhelmingly more male than female.

Hadassah is a leader in research, care and advocacy for Gender Equity in Medicine. Look for an invitation in September for this important event.

To view and print the flyer, click here.

For more information on this issue right now, click on this link:

http://www.hadassah.org/advocate/files/2015-02-gemfactsheet.pdf

Hadassah Spectacular Six - Midwest Fall Conference

Our Upper Midwest Hadassah Region and five other midwest regions and big chapters will be holding a conference to which all members are invited.

The Hadassah regions/big chapters involved are Central States, Chicago - North Shore, Greater Detroit, Great Plains, Greater Pittsburgh, Upper Midwest.

The conference will be held October 21-22, 2017 beginning Saturday at 3 p.m. and concluding on Sunday at 4 p.m. at the Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel in Northbrook, Illinois.

• Meet, connect and network with amazing fellow Hadassah women.
• Hear from and talk with inspirational key leaders from National Hadassah.
• Gain new insights on Hadassah initiatives, research and current trends.
• Discuss hot topics, explore gender equity in medicine.

Saturday, there will be “Henrietta Talks” – 4-5 topics will be presented in 10 – 15 minute segments, and an exciting dinner speaker.  Sunday will offer National speakers and breakout sessions on Leadership, Gender Equity in Medicine and a variety of issues related to supporting Hadassah.

Limited subventions of $200 each will be available.

Watch your mail for the flyer soon with more information. To view and print the flyer, click here. Our Region contact is Leslie Strohm lstrohm@comcast.net 651-592-0056.

15th Annual Maj-a-thon

The Planning Kick-off meeting for our milestone, 15th Annual Maj-a-thon will be taking place soon. All ideas and assistance are welcomed. Please email Marci at marsala113@hotmail.com, if you're interested in being on the planning committee. The event will be held in February.

Book Chavurot

The Night Club Book Club meets at 7 P.M. on the first Thursday of every month. Our next meeting is September 7, 2017 at the Plymouth Library, 15700 36th Avenue North. Plymouth, MN 55446. The book we will be discussing  is Life Among the Savages by Shirley Jackson. With a novelist’s gift for character, an unfailing maternal instinct and her signature humor, Jackson turns everyday family experiences into brilliant adventures with her own little savages. We are always looking for new members. Contact Shelly Levine if you are interested in joining - shellyilevine@msn.com.

The afternoon book group elected to skip its September meeting because of proximity to Rosh Hashanah.  It sends a L'Shana Tova to its Hadassah sisters, with a wish for a sweet, fruitful, fulfilling year. 

Our next time together will be Oct. 18, 12:30 p.m., in the Plymouth Library on Vicksburg Lane.  We'll quickly discuss of A Fall of Marigolds by Susan Meissner.  [2014], a book due its 10 minutes in the sun, after 2 delays.  Then we'll discuss Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys, Winter, 1945.  4 teens, each with a secret.  A retired cobbler.  A small boy.  Refugees from Poland, East Prussia, Germany, and Lithuania merge, seeking passage on the Wilhelm Gustoff, a ship leaving the war zone.  Sepetys’ tale of hope and affirmation brings us into a little-known episode near WWII’s end.   Voted the top Goodreads juvenile lit. book of 2016. We'll end the year with Secrets of a Charmed Life by Susan Meissner [2015] on Nov. 15  and sharing our favorite recent reads on December 20th.

We have decided to support Hadassah's stem cell research this year, and have been collecting members' donations.  We remain open to visitors and new members.  Join us in October, November or December and meet the group.     

The Szold Knollwood Book Group meets every month for a lively discussion of a variety of book titles.  We meet the fourth Wednesday of most months at Knollwood Place Apartments, 3630 Phillips Pkwy., St. Louis Park, in the board room at 1:00 p.m.  I say most months depending on our holiday calendar dates.  The following titles have been chosen for the remainder of the year.  An additional list will be presented as we near 2018 so that everyone has time to get the books from our wonderful public library system.  I have checked with the library and all of the titles listed have large print, e-books and audio books available. To reserve a book or arrange for delivery directly to you call 612-543-8850.  Be sure to do so in plenty of time to read all or some of the book.  It makes for interesting discussions when we all can participate.  However, that said, everyone is welcome just to sit in and hear the story.

September 27^th-  Behold the Dreamers: a Novel  by Imbolo Mbue
October 25^th-  Britt-Marie was Here: a Novel  by Frederick Backman
November 22^nd-  Hillbilly Elegy: a Memoir of a Family & Culture in Crisis by J.D. Vance
December 27^th-  She’s Not There: a Novel by Joy Fielding

Spring Fundraising Campaign Wrap-up

Thank you to all of you who so generously supported our Spring Campaign! We raised $4,801. We also had 51 members who donated to this campaign who did not donate last year, and we distributed 49 pins to individuals who made a new donation of $36 or raised their donation over last year by 10%.

Your gifts support the life-saving research being done at Hadassah Hospital. Hadassah is at the forefront of stem-cell research, which has led to many new methods of treating many diseases. By analyzing the specific biology of a breast tumor, for example, they can better tailor treatment specifically for that tumor.

As we come to the end of summer, we really want to close the books on our spring campaign!  It is not too late to make your donation and receive a pin.  Just send your check to Nancy Peilte, 8301 Chowen Ave. S, Bloomington MN 55431.

Membership Update

Sometimes we forget what we, the women of Hadassah do, individually and collectively.  Here’s a reminder.

If you are interested in serving on any of our committees or in participating in any of our many chavurot or if you know of anyone who would be interested in becoming a member, please contact Barb Lebowitz at barbaralebowitz1900@gmail.com or 952-544-0874 or Terry Hallfin at terrybmn@visi.com 763-588-5597.  We would be most happy to help you find your niche in Hadassah Minneapolis.

Cultural Clique

Our first event of the season will be the play "All the Way" at the History Theater in St. Paul. It runs from October 7 through October 29. The play takes place in 1963, the time of Dr. Martin Luther King, Hubert Humphrey and Bobby Kennedy and traces the 1st year of LBJ's presidency. We do have a group rate for Sunday October 8, at 2:00 PM. If interested in attending please send a check to Ella Mogilevsky at 5429 James Ave. S. Mpls. MN 55419 in the amount of $36 per person (an $11 saving per ticket). Enclose a self-addressed envelope if you wish your ticket mailed to you. For more information contact Ella Mogilevsky ellamo1@msn.com or Sarene Silver sarenesilver@comcast.net.

Walking Group

Ah, summer in Minnesota.  We wait all year for this beautiful season.  The walking group takes advantage of summer by walking on different paths throughout the city or around our lakes.  We enjoy this all-too-short season with good company and get exercise all in one fell swoop.  New walkers are always welcome.  We walk Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10:30 to 11:30.  Contact Terry Hallfin at terrybmn@visi.com for more information.

Hadassah Online Savings & Travel Club 

Hadassah has created a program exclusively for our supporters that will save you thousands of dollars at more than 500,000 local merchants across the U.S. You will save on dining, movies, shopping, sporting events and more.

The savings can be accessed right from your mobile phone. No paper, no coupons, just show your phone to save.

Make a difference that can impact the world when you donate $99 or more to our Research in Service to Humanity campaign. Your gift will fund ground-breaking research at Hadassah Medical Organization in Israel and you will qualify for enrollment in our all new Hadassah Online Savings & Travel Club. Truly a win-win.

Enrollment in Hadassah’s Online Savings & Travel Club will provide you with insider access to more than 500,000 everyday local and national merchant deals, while also allowing you to conveniently book hotel, airfare, rental cars, cruises and more at competitive rates. And best of all your hotel saving dollars can be applied against the cost of your hotel stay for the absolute best hotel price available online.

The Hadassah Online Travel & Savings Program has a fair market value of $25. All but the fair market value is deductible to the extent provided by the law. For more information, visit www.hadassah.org/savings.

Perpetual Yahrzeits at Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem

When a loved one dies, please consider directing memorial gifts to Hadassah.The spirit of your family  member or friend will live on in the lives that you help to enrich and to save! All donations will be promptly acknowledged to the donor and provided to the family of the deceased.

A “Perpetual Yahrzeit” can be purchased with a one-time contribution of $1000. Kaddish will be said annually in the Abbell Synagogue at the Hadassah Hospital in Ein Kerem. Advance yahrzeits can be purchased at any time for yourself or a loved one.

We Americans are culturally deprived when it comes to death and dying.  Here is a link to information about a new partnership between Hadassah and shiva.com. http://www.hadassah.org/multi-media/press-releases/shivacom-partners-with.html

For information on Hadassah's Perpetual Yahrzeit program call the Hadassah Minneapolis office at 952-924-4999 or click on this link: http://www.Hadassah.org/yahrzeit. Memorial contributions of any amount may also be mailed to Hadassah Minneapolis, 13100 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 300, Minnetonka, MN 55305.

It’s a Win-Win for You and Hadassah!

Become a taste-tester for Food Perspectives, Inc. Every time you qualify for and participate in a survey, you will be paid an incentive of approximately $35 to $85, based upon the time the survey session takes. In addition to that amount, Hadassah Minneapolis will be paid $10. Men and women who sign up to be testers must be between the ages of 18 and 84.

If you are interested in participating--or know someone (friend, relative, son, daughter, grandchild, etc.) who would like to participate--registration can be done on-line at www.fpitesters.com. Click on the tab “Become a Tester.” When you select from the list of non-profit organizations for the $10 payment, please select, “Hadassah Minneapolis Chapter.” If you prefer to register by phone, please call Food Perspectives, Inc. at 763-354-2776. Remember, this is a fundraiser that is a “win” for Hadassah and for the participant.

Cards, Certificates and JNF Trees and JNF Blue Boxes

Do you know you can send cards through our chapter that will support Hadassah and Israel instead of a business? Have you noticed greeting card prices going higher and higher?  Support our Hadassah Chapter by buying your birthday, sympathy, get well, mazel tov and other greeting cards through your Hadassah card contacts listed below.  Our prices are the most reasonable around and all the money goes to Hadassah!! Prices are $5 each or 3 for $12. JNF certificates are $18.  Cards are available at board meetings and Hadassah events.  If you wish you can call or email card contacts below who will sign and mail the card out upon receiving your check.

Hadassah Minneapolis has lovely New Year cards available for purchase.  The cards are $1.25 each or 4 cards for $5.00.  This is a great way to contribute to Hadassah and celebrate the New Year at the same time!!

Three beautiful samples are shown below:

Malinsky cards for cancer research are available for $10 each.

We have a large selection of attractive certificates ranging from $10-$500 and up that are customized to the message you wish to send. There is $1.00 charge for postage. Please contact the Certificate person below to honor/remember someone with a beautiful Hadassah Certificate.

You can also order certificates online through Hadassah website at www.hadassah.org, click on Donate, then Other Ways to Give, then Personalized Certificates. Be sure to designate Hadassah Minneapolis when prompted.  There you can choose to send certificates to be sent via email or through the mail.

New Year's Cards/Malinsky Cards: Ronna Locketz ronnalocketz@gmail.com or at 612-730-6418

Cards (Knollwood Place): Maurine Ziv maurineziv@gmail.com or 952-938-2550

Cards or Certificates: Ronna Locketz ronnalocketz@gmail.com or 763-544-5439

JNF Trees: Sheryl Cohen stelladoob@gmail.com or 952-933-5093

Contribution envelopes or Bea Rossen Youth Aliyah Fund: Fredell Cohen 952-920-0740

If you have a full JNF Blue Box that needs to be emptied, contact Ellen Etzkin at etzkin44@gmail.com or 952-935-7767.

Email Addresses

If you have Hadassah member friends not receiving the monthly Hadassah Minneapolis emails, please forward this newsletter to them and encourage them to sign up by contacting the office at 952-924-4999 or umregion@hadassah.org.

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