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Minneapolis Hadassah Invites you to Travel back in Time

Our May speaker will be Susan Weinberg, author of We Spoke Jewish: A Legacy of Stories. Susan is an artist, writer, and genealogist. Her talk entitled, “It’s All About Story,” will share stories from her book about the three waves of Jewish immigration in the 20th century. For her book she interviewed residents of the Sholom East and West campuses. Susan will be selling her books at this event, and $5 from each book will be donated to Hadassah.  Join us on Thursday, May 10 at 7:00 p.m. at the Knollwood Place Apartments auditorium.  We especially would like to encourage our Hadassah book groups to attend this event. Questions or if you would like to help with refreshments, contact Sue Garnett — 952-545-1435 or at nettgar1@gmail.com.  To download a copy of the flyer, click here.

We are trying online registration for the first time.  To register online, click here.  You also can wait for your flyer to arrive and then mail that in as usual.

Hadassah Women's Health and Advocacy Conference

Hadassah Women's Health and Advocacy Conference, titled "From Passion to Action," will be in Washington, DC, May 15-17. 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. For details, click here.  Subventions are available from the Upper Midwest Region.  For more information on the subventions, please contact Debby Jewett at debby.jewett@gmail.com.

Book Chavurot

Our next gathering of The Night Club book group is April 10, discussing The Book of Aron by Jim Shepard. The Library is not available, so we will be meeting at Lunds and Byerlys, upstairs in their Community room, 3455 Vicksburg Lane N., Plymouth.  Please bring any friends or family members who are interested in joining a book club.  We are always open to new members.  If you have any questions contact Shelly Levine at shellyilevine@gmail.com.

The next gathering of the Afternoon Book Group is at 12:30 p.m. on April 18 at the Plymouth Library: 15700 36th Avenue N., Plymouth. We will be in the small meeting room along the far-right wall.   The book is Wonder by R. J. Palacio.  In May, we will be reading Someone is Watching by Joy Fielding.   We welcome new members.  Questions? Contact Sue Garnett, 952-545-1435 or at  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.  Questions:  call Debby Wolk at 612-925-7932 or at debhadassah@gmail.com.

Cultural Clique

The next event for the Cultural Clique is the play Natasha and the Coat, which is being performed by the Minnesota Jewish Theater April 21-May 13.  The play will be discussed Saturday, May 19 at 1:30 p.m. at the home of Bea Kampf, 8540 23rd Ave. N., Golden Valley.   For any questions, contact Sarene Silver at sarenesilver@comcast.net.

We're Streamlining our Fundraising!

Donating to Hadassah Minneapolis is becoming easier than ever!  Instead of a Spring and Fall solicitation, we're combining them into ONE solicitation!  Expect just ONE letter in 2018, before Rosh Hashanah.  We hope you'll give generously.  You still may receive various fundraising letters from National Hadassah.  This is a win-win for everyone!  Not only will Hadassah Minneapolis cut down on printing and mailing costs for two campaigns, but it will be easier than ever for you to keep track of your donation (since there's only one campaign) and -- perhaps -- give a little more!

National Hadassah is beginning a new campaign, "360 Degrees of Healing."  This three-year capital campaign will provide money to renovate and improve Hadassah Hospital's original "Round Building."  They'll be able to add 200 new beds, renovate 17 operating rooms, provide more comprehensive services, and much more.  YOU DON'T NEED TO WAIT TO DONATE!  Commit to Hadassah with a generous donation at any time.  For more information, contact fundraising vice presidents Stacey Bush (staceyrbush@gmail.com) or Linda Ward (ward4858@yahoo.com).

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!

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.  Take it to Office Depot.  They will laminate the card for free, too.  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

We have been busy sewing, knitting, crocheting!!  You name it, we've done it!  Our latest additions of gorgeous needlepoint pillows and framed pictures with Asian inspired canvases are truly beautiful to behold.  Donated by one of our loyal members whose needlework is outstanding, they would be welcome additions to your décor.  We have new aprons for adults and children featuring bagels and cookies, wild flowers, and alphabets.  There is something for everyone you love.  We'll be showing our wares again in late April, but you can always call Debby Wolk, 612-925-7932, or Sara Bernstein, 612-825-2568, for a private showing.

Membership Update

Our State of Israel has many reasons to celebrate this year.  It is the 70th anniversary of our State as well as the 100th anniversary of the Hadassah School of Nursing in Israel.  Henrietta Szold, the founder of Hadassah in 1912, realized an urgent need for better medical training as the population expanded in Israel.  In 1918, she went on to establish the first School of Nursing in Jerusalem.  In 2016, Hadassah started a Doctoral Program for nurses, so they could research, submit a thesis, and receive their Ph.D.  Today about 13% of nurses in Israel are male.  Politics is not an issue:  there are both Jewish and Arab nurses in the Hadassah hospital.  About 50% of the undergraduate nursing students are Arab.  One of the meaningful factors in Israel's economic stability is the outstanding healthcare system in Israel, which was founded 30 years before Israel was formed.  For over 100 years, Hadassah has been involved in Tikkun Olam, repairing the world.  We can be proud that we belong to an organization that works to make the world a better place.  If you are interested in becoming more involved with Hadassah or know of anyone who might be interested in becoming a member to help with Hadassah's important work, please contact Terry Hallfin at terrybmn@visi.com. or 763-588-5597 or Rosa Liberty at librp68@gmail.com.

Walking Group

The walking group always is happy to welcome new members.  The group structure is fluid.  We hope you can commit to walking with us on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, but we understand that life gets in the way.  Just come when you can -- be sure that we will gladly add you to our chavurah!  We meet at 10:30 and walk until 11:30.  Until the weather warms up, we meet at Ridgedale.  When spring finally arrives, we will walk various paths around our City of Lakes.  For more information about the walking group, contact Terry Hallfin at terrybmn@visi.com.

Community Events:  Three Major Israeli Holidays Coming up in April

”Coming of Age During the Shoah:  Survivor Stories” is the theme of this year’s Twin Cities Annual Yom Hashoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) Commemoration, scheduled for Thursday, April 12th, 7 PM at Mount Zion Temple, in St. Paul.   The event is free and open to the public.  For more information, click here.

The Minneapolis “Yom Hazikaron:  Honoring Israeli Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terrorism” will take place April 17, 7-8 PM at Beth El Synagogue, 5225 Barry St., St. Louis Park, MN.



The Israel at 70 Community-Wide Celebration will be held on Sunday, April 22 from 4-9 p.m. at the Minneapolis Event Center at St. Anthony Main.  Booths, including one from the Upper Midwest Region of Hadassah, will be open from 4-7 p.m. Then, there will be presentations and entertainment until 9 p.m. Click here for a flyer.

Save the Dates

The Hadassah mission From Dream to Innovation: Milestone Mission to Israel is scheduled for October 7-15. Limited Early bird discounts are still available, and subventions are available from the Upper Midwest Region.  For more information on the program, click here.  For information on the subventions, please contact Debby Jewett at debby.jewett@gmail.com.

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.  Click here for information about a new partnership between Hadassah and shiva.com.  For information on Hadassah's Perpetual Yahrzeit program call the Hadassah Minneapolis office at 952-924-4999 or click here.  Memorial contributions of any amount may also be mailed to Hadassah Minneapolis, 5905 Golden Valley Rd., Golden Valley, MN 55422.

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 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.

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

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