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2018 Annual Schmoozathon

Mark your calendar for the Hadassah Minneapolis Annual Schmoozathon, Wednesday, July 18 at the home of Linda Tell, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. rain or shine!  Enjoy a fabulous pot luck lunch, tour of Linda’s home (right), commissioned and built by Lloyd Wright  (son of Frank Lloyd Wright),  hang out by/in the pool if you wish, play games!  This is such a relaxing and fun event, with the opportunity to schmooze with current and new friends. 

Besides being a great social event, this is an opportunity to raise money for the 360° of Healing Hadassah Hospital Capital Campaign.  Bare-minimum expenses come out of the $36, with the rest going towards the Campaign.  The Craft Co-op will sell their amazing items, and when you RSVP, feel free to make an extra donation whether you are coming or not.  When you indicate your potluck choice with your RSVP, a member of the Schmoozathon team will be in touch with you to coordinate what you are bringing.  Car-pooling is encouraged.

If you are interested in serving on the planning committee, please contact Barbara Parks, hadassahbawbie@yahoo.com or 952-905-6891.  This always is a popular event, enriched by being part of the organizing team.  To download a flyer, click here.

Hadassah Medical Organization Nurse Visit and Dessert Reception

The Upper Midwest Region of Hadassah invites YOU to a dessert reception at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 7th at Adath Jeshurun Congregation, Minnetonka, featuring Mark Bloom performing Israeli and Jewish Music. The keynote speaker for this important evening is Gilat Yihye, who currently serves as Head Nurse of the Medical Intensive Care Unit at Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem.  Ms. Yihye will inspire us with stories of the humanity, healing and the many life-saving medical breakthroughs that are being made and will be shared with medical establishments throughout the world.  Hadassah Medical Organization takes great pride in the diversity of its Jewish, Arab, Muslim and Christian staff, medical personnel and patients.  Hadassah’s Medical Centers are known throughout the world as "Islands of Peace."

Ms. Yihye previously worked as Head Nurse in the Diagnostic and Pre-Surgical Evaluation clinic, which she co-founded and where she implemented an innovative computer system. Among her other responsibilities at HMO were lung transplant coordinator, airborne escort from various countries, and lecturer in the Szold Nursing School.  She has also been involved in several international health projects.  She has a BS degree in Nursing from the Szold Nursing School and a Masters degree in Public Health and is a published author.

Ms. Yihye will share with us her wealth of experience at Hadassah Hospital.  Join us to meet and be inspired by her!  The event costs $18, free to undergraduate, graduate, nursing, and medical students.  For more information, please contact Sarene Silver at ssilver125@aol.com or 763-544-4012.  To download a copy of the flyer, click here.

National News:  Hadassah Statement on the US Embassy in Jerusalem

National Hadassah issued this statement May 14 regarding the move of the US Embassy to Jerusalem.

"Jerusalem has been the heart and soul of the Jewish People for 3000 years and the heartbeat of Hadassah, The Women's Zionist Organization of America, Inc. (HWZOA) since its founding in 1912.  Rooted in the spirit of tikkun olam, healing the world, and harnessing the power of American Women (and men) working to improve the quality of life of all Israel's people, we celebrate Israel's 70th Year of Independence. The official recognition of Jerusalem as the State of Israel's capital and the subsequent Embassy move is the fulfillment of a longstanding bipartisan commitment to the Jerusalem Embassy Act of 1995. We know firsthand the importance of a strong US-Israel relationship and we work to support and foster its growth each day.

"Every independent, sovereign nation has the right to designate its capital; Israel is no exception. The United States was the first country to recognize Israel's independence in 1948 and therefore it is most fitting that it is the first country to recognize Jerusalem as the State of Israel's capital and move its Embassy there as acknowledgement of Israel's seat of government.  The fact that this move took place on the anniversary of Israel's 70th Year of Independence makes it especially poignant.

"Hadassah's position is simple — we stand for a strong US-Israel relationship and continue to advocate for peace, health and safeguards for Israel's future; the future of all its inhabitants. Jerusalem is the eternal capital of the Jewish People and we applaud the recognition by the United States of America of it also being the capital of the State of Israel."

Book Chavurot

The Night Club Bookclub usually meets the first Thursday of every month, but for June we had to reschedule due to another Hadassah event.  We have moved the Bookclub to the following Thursday, June 14 at the Plymouth Library, 15700 36th Avenue N., Plymouth, MN. We have our discussion in the Conference Room, which is the second room on the right side as you walk into the Library.  We will discuss The Gilded Years by Karin Tanabe. We are always looking for new members. If you have any questions, contact Shelly Levine at shellyilevine@msn.com.

The June gathering of the Afternoon Book Group is at 12:30 p.m. on June 20 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 The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton. Please note that this is a change from the book on the original book list.  We are collecting our annual Hadassah donation, designating the funds for Pediatric Research. Bring your checks to the next meeting or send them to Sue Garnett.  Note that we had to change the July meeting because the Schmoozathon coincides with the July 18th date.  We will move our meeting to July 25.  July’s book is Nine Essential Things I’ve Learned About Life by Harold Kushner. 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.  The book for June 27 is Circling the Sun by Paula McClain. Please join us.  Questions:  call Debby Wolk at 612-925-7932 or at debhadassah@gmail.com.

Cultural Clique

The Cultural Clique is going to meet June 21 at 7 p.m. at Knollwood Place to discuss the movies Disobedience and Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG).  Disobedience is only at the Edina, but RBG is at several theaters.  If you plan on attending or have questions, RSVP to Sarene Silver at sarenesilver@comcast.net.

Fundraising

National Hadassah's three-year capital campaign, "360 Degrees of Healing," 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.

Membership

Be one of the Women Who Do!  Hadassah members are involved in tikkun olam in many different ways. It goes without saying that we support the groundbreaking medical research being done in Israel.  Several clinical trials are now being done jointly with researchers here in the United States. In addition, Hadassah members are involved in and advocate for important issues ranging from international to domestic. It isn’t all serious, either. We make new friends and have fun together while we connect with our Jewish community.

How can we help you find your place in Hadassah?  What are you interested in?

Contact Rosa Liberty at librp68@gmail.com or Terry Hallfin at terrybmn@visi.com. We would be happy to connect you with the right program.

Walking Group 

We all know that exercise is part of a healthy lifestyle.  We certainly have talked about it in News You Can Use a lot.  The Hadassah walking group offers a perfect opportunity to “Just Do It,” (to quote Nike.)  We meet at 10:30 on Tuesday and Thursday mornings and walk for about an hour.  For more information, contact Terry Hallfin at terrybmn@visi.com.

Community Events

Tuesday, June 5, 6 p.m.-8 p.m, Art Exhibit: Israel@70: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow Reception at the Sabes JCC, featuring Shuly Nathan, singer of “Yerushalayim shel Zahav” (Jerusalem of Gold).  For details, click here.

Wednesday, June 6, 7 p.m.-10 p.m., St. Paul JCC Symphony Orchestra Concert Featuring Shuly Nathan, at Mount Zion Temple.  For details, click here.

Sunday, June 10, 5 p.m., JCRC Annual Event featuring Yossi Klein Halevi, Senior Fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem, at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis.  For details, click here.

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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