Upper Midwest

Upper Midwest Region/Hadassah Minneapolis Office Is Moving

As of Feb. 26, 2018, our new address will be:

5905 Golden Valley Rd.
Golden Valley, MN 55422

The phone number 952-924-4999 will remain the same.

15th Annual Maj-a-Thon is Sunday, February 11, 2018 at 10 a.m.

Don't miss the 15th year of the Hadassah Minneapolis Maj-a-Thon! RSVPs are due February 2. To celebrate this milestone year, there will be some wonderful additions. The day will begin at 10:00 a.m. with a brunch and will continue with the games plus an extra round. Plus, there will be a special fundraising drawing of a gift certificate from Continental Diamond. Each reservation will receive one ticket, plus you can buy more at the event (3 tickets for $10). The Maj-a-Thon is a fundraiser for Hadassah Medical Organization Research.

The Hadassah Minneapolis Crafts Co-op will be selling their beautiful items. They will take cash, check, or credit cards. Also, Hadassah cards will be on sale.

This event will be held at Adath Jeshurun Congregation and the cost is $50 per person if your registration is postmarked by February 2. Walk-ins and late registrations will be $60. You can download a flyer by clicking here.

Questions? Contact Sarene Silver, 763-544-4012 or sarenesilver@comcast.net. If you'd like to help out with this event, please contact Marci Wasserman at marsala113@hotmail.com.

Book Chavurot

Our next gathering of The Night Bookclub is Thursday, February 1 at 7 p.m. at the Plymouth Library located 15700 36th Avenue North, Plymouth. We will be in the small meeting room located at the far end on the right side when you walk in. The book we will be reading and discussing is Wonder by R.J. Palacio, the story of a 10 year old boy named Auggie who has much to overcome – not only his physical appearance but also starting a new school. By the end of the novel, his fellow characters, and readers too, learn that Auggie is a real wonder.

We are always open to new members. Therefore, don’t hesitate to bring along friends and family members who are interested in joining a Bookclub. It is a fun evening.

The next gathering of the Afternoon Book Group is at 12:30 p.m. on February 21 at the Plymouth Library: 15700 36th Avenue North, Plymouth. We will be in the small meeting room along the far right wall.

The book for February is This Is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel. This Is How It Always Is is a novel about revelations, transformations, fairy tales, and family.

We welcome new members. Questions? Contact Sue Garnett, 952-545-1435 or nettgar1@gmail.com.

The Henrietta Szold afternoon book group is a wonderful group of women (and a few men) many of whom live at Knollwood Place though some of us come from Minneapolis as well as Plymouth, Golden Valley, etc. -- so all are welcome. We meet the 4th Wednesday of every month at Knollwood Place in the board room at 2:00 p.m. Please join us.

February 28 - The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena. Anne & Marco Conte have it all but when a terrible crime is committed, suspicion immediately falls on them. As an account of what actually happens unfolds, they discover that each has secrets from the other.

March 28 - The Homegoing: A Novel by Yaa Gyasi. 2 Ghanaian half sisters never meet. One marries well. One is sold into slavery. The Great Migration and 20th century Harlem's streets meet in this novel moving "through histories and geographies."

Cultural Clique

Unfortunately the play, Pickle was canceled because of the snowstorm. The play has now been rescheduled for February 26th and the discussion will take place March 18th at 10:00 a.m. at the home of Barb Parks. Doris, will again be able to join us. If you do not have tickets, contact the Minneapolis JCC. Although it is not official we are encouraging people to see Indecent at the Guthrie which is playing February 17- March 24. If you are interested and want to go with a group, contact Merrie Forstein krisfor@gmail.com. For any other questions contact Sarene Silver at sarenesilver@comcast.net.

Ronald McDonald House Is Looking for Your Help

Hadassah has been serving meals every Thursday at the Ronald McDonald House on the University of Minnesota campus (east bank) for 30 some years. We’ve had captains and teams preparing, warming and serving up to 100 people--patients and their families, all this time quietly fulfilling a Hadassah mission of helping to heal and support the sick here at “home.” We have lost several teams for various reasons and need more teams so we are reaching out to you and asking you to step up, pitch in and have fun at the same time. Tasks include cooking on site or providing cooked food that is purchased from a professional resource such as Costco, Sam’s Club, Cub, etc., delivering the meal to the House and providing servers to dish up, clean up, and smile with good cheer and well wishes to family, staff, and most of all the patients undergoing treatment in nearby University hospitals. Talk to one of our captains, Terry Hallfin at 763-588-5597 or email her at terrybmn@visi.com to find out how you can be a part of this worthwhile endeavor. Ronald is waiting to hear from you. Don’t think about it- just give it a try.

Donate for a Beautiful Reward

“There is no ending that is not a beginning.” This quote from Hadassah’s founder, Henrietta Szold, is inscribed on a lovely sterling silver necklace edged with cubic zirconias that you can receive with a minimum donation of $150*. You’ll help support groundbreaking medical research at Hadassah Medical Organization while you recognize the milestones of a special woman in your life. Research at HMO is the beginning to a promising end. You can be part of this goal!

Please contact Fundraising vice presidents Stacey Bush (staceyrbush@gmail.com) or Linda Ward (ward4858@yahoo.com) for more information. (*The necklace has a fair market value of $50. All but the fair market value of the asterisked item noted above is deductible to the extent provided by law.)

Office Depot Discount for Hadassah Minneapolis Members

Office Depot has offered our members a non-profit discount on over 2,000 items. The flyer with the discount card can be viewed and printed by clicking here.

You will have to pay taxes on your purchases and pay for them. This card entitles you to a discount if available.

Contact Judy Edwards, Office Manager, Hadassah Upper Midwest 612-759-5357 if you have any questions.

Craft Co-Op

Our fresh, new, gorgeous inventory of hand-crafted items will be seen by all of our Maj-a-thon participants on Sunday, February 11th. We have recently added beautiful needlepoint pillows, lovely baby blankets from full-sized quilts to car seat-sized crocheted/ fleece toppers as well as elegant challah and matzoh covers for upcoming simchas and holiday gifts. With our cold weather still with us we have hand knit hats & scarves as well as adorable toys for the children in your lives. Don't miss this opportunity to own these specialty items, each one of a kind, and to help fund Hadassah hospital and research projects at the same time.

Save the Dates

The Israel at 70 Celebration will be held on Sunday, April 22 from 4-9 p.m. at the Minneapolis Event Center at St. Anthony Main. Booths will be open from 4-6:30 p.m. Then there will be presentations and entertainment until 9 p.m. More information will follow in future emails. Click here to view more information about the event on Facebook.

Hadassah Women's Health and Advocacy Conference will be in Washington, DC, May 15-17, 2018. The conference will include National convention-level programming, training and visits to Congress. Plan to join Hadassah members from our chapter, region and the entire country. More information is coming soon.

From Dream to Innovation: Milestone Mission to Israel is scheduled October 7-15, 2018. Limited Early bird discounts are still available. Click on the link for details.http://secure.ayelet.com/HDDream2018.aspx.

Membership Update

We all know what it feels like to enter a room when we know very few people if anyone. It’s uncomfortable. When it comes to Hadassah events, it is up to all of us to make everyone feel welcome. We are all ambassadors for Hadassah. Next time you are at a Hadassah event, please be sure to talk to somebody you don’t know. Who knows, she may become your newest BFF.

If you are interested in becoming more involved with Hadassah or know of anyone that might be interested in becoming a member to help with Hadassah’s important work, please contact Terry Hallfin at terrybmn@visi.com or 763-588-5597or Rosa Liberty at librp68@gmail.com.

Walking Group

Are you feeling a little housebound now that winter is in full swing? Join our walking group. It will get you out of the house twice a week for an hour each day. Improve your health, improve your memory and brain function, and enjoy the company of wonderful women. We walk on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10:30 to 11:30. During the cold winter months we walk inside. We don’t want to take any chances that one or more of us will slip and fall on the ice.

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.

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.

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.

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.