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Hadassah/JCRC Antisemitism Program Coming Up in November

On November 3, Hadassah Minneapolis and the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas are cosponsoring a program entitled Antisemitism Today:  Navigating Bias in Schools, Politics, and our Everyday Lives. Moderated by KARE 11’s Jana Shortal, panelists will analyze trivialization of the Holocaust, the politicization of antisemitism, and other troubling trends for the Jewish community and its allies. Panel participants are Ethan Roberts, JD, JCRC Director of Government Affairs, Rabbi Aaron Weininger, Adath Jeshurun Congregation, and Laura Zelle, JCRC Director of Holocaust Education.

This very important and timely event will be at 10 a.m. at Adath Jeshurun Congregation. The program is free and open to the public. You will also receive the flyer in the mail in early October.  To see the flyer, click here. To register on-line, click here.

Gail Rosenblum Program Draws a Crowd

Gail Rosenblum, editor of the "Inspired" section of the Saturday Star Tribune, spoke to a crowd of 77 at Knollwood Place. She talked about how the section came about and the trend toward “good news” reporting in papers around the country. Also, Gail graciously and generously donated copies of her book. The audience was free to take a book in return for a contribution to Hadassah’s capital campaign, "360 Degrees of Healing." Thank you to the Programming committee and all who contributed to the sweets table for a very successful evening.

It's Not Too Late to Get Hadassah Greeting Cards

Brand-new cards are available for Rosh Hashanah, birthdays, and all-purpose (blank).

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For details about ordering cards and certificates, see the Cards, Certificates, and JNF Trees and Blue Boxes article, below.

Fundraising -- It’s Time to Show your Support!

You should have received a letter from our Hadassah Minneapolis asking you to help Hadassah with a generous donation. National Hadassah is committed to renovating and expanding Hadassah Hospital’s 65-year-old Round Building, to providing more operating rooms and patient beds, updating medical equipment, and strengthening the building’s infrastructure. This capital campaign, called “360 Degrees of Healing,” is underway, but a successful outcome depends upon Hadassah members’ financial help. (If you are a member of the Chai Society or a Keeper of the Gate, you should be already receiving a bill from National Hadassah, and those funds are earmarked for the annual HMO campaign.  If you wish to make a contribution for the separate capital “360 Degree of Healing” campaign, feel free to give some extra support this year for that special campaign with this donation.)

Hadassah Medical Organization (HMO) medical professionals are committed to providing outstanding medical care to all – regardless of race or religion. HMO researchers are working on medical advances, many of which may touch you or someone you know.

When you receive your annual solicitation for funds, please be generous. Lives are depending on us. If you have any questions about the Minneapolis Hadassah annual solicitation, HMO, or the “360 Degrees of Healing” campaign, visit www.hadassah.org or contact Stacey Bush (staceyrbush@gmail.com) or Linda Ward (ward4858@yahoo.com).

Tales From Ronald McDonald House

There are so many heart-warming tales that come from serving dinner at the Ronald McDonald House. Recently, a father from Memphis spent more than the usual amount of time chatting with our folks who were serving dinner. He was so appreciative to have a home-cooked meal and not eat fast food. It takes so little to make a difference for people in crisis because of their child’s severe illness. If you are willing to help prepare and/or serve dinner to the families living in the Ronald McDonald House while their children are receiving medical treatment at the University of Minnesota Hospitals, contact Terry Hallfin at terryhallfin@gmail.com.

Cultural Clique

The Cultural Clique suggests that people attend the play Gloria: A Life at the History Theater in St. Paul. The show, which celebrates the life of feminist Gloria Steinem, runs until October 19. We will discuss the play at the home of Sarene Silver, 2435 Manchester Drive Golden Valley on October 27 at 10:30 a.m. Please RSVP to Sarene at ssilver125@aol.com if you plan to attend the discussion.

Book Chavurot

The Night Club Bookclub usually meets the first Thursday of every month at the Plymouth Library, 15700 36th Avenue N. at 7 p.m., in the conference room on the far right side of the library as you walk in. On October 3, we will discuss Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult. If you enjoy reading as much as we do and would love to meet a wonderful group of woman for a fun evening please don’t hesitate to contact Shelly Levine at shellyilevine@msn.com. We always are looking for and welcoming new members.

The Henrietta Szold book group is a lively bunch of men and women who meet at 1 p.m. on the 4th Wednesday of every month in the Knollwood Place Apartments boardroom. Our book list is varied, and all the book titles chosen are available in regular and large print, audio, and downloadable formats with many copies in the Library system. Many of our participants use the volunteer delivery system offered by the Hennepin County Libraries. While not everyone finishes reading each of our titles, we have great discussions based on the themes in each book. The book for October 23 will be The Address by Fiona Davis, a historical fiction about the famed Dakota apartment house in New York City. Please feel free to join us! If you are not on our contact list, call Debby Wolk at 612-925-7932 or e-mail her at tzvibo@aol.com for more information.

Walking Group

What are the benefits of exercise?*

Here are the top seven ways that regular exercise benefits your body and brain.

•  It can make you feel happier.
•  It can help with weight loss.
•  It is good for your muscles and bones.
•  It can increase your energy levels.
•  It can reduce your risk of chronic disease.
•  It can help skin health.
•  It can help your brain health and memory.

Join the walking group to reap the rewards of exercise. We meet at 10:30 on Tuesday and Thursday mornings and walk for about an hour. For more information, contact Terry Hallfin at terryhallfin@gmail.com.

*https://www.healthline.com/health/morning-walking-benefits

Craft Co-Op

Fall is in the air, and winter will be coming soon! Do you need a new scarf and a warm hat or a cute, cozy baby gift? Have you started thinking about Hanukkah shopping? You might like a new piece of lovely jewelry, handmade toys and clothing for the children, or some beautiful home décor such as needlepoint pillows, unique Judaica, fabulous quilts and afghans, towels embroidered with clever sayings (detail shown at right) and holiday designs, reversible aprons for adults and children, gorgeous tote bags and more! The Hadassah Minneapolis Craft Co-Op has a wide variety of beautiful handcrafted items for sale, and new merchandise and designs are constantly being added to the inventory. Our talented crafty members donate their time and materials to create these unique items, and all of the proceeds from our sales go directly to Hadassah projects.

The Craft Co-Op has a table at every major Hadassah event, such as the upcoming November meeting, but you can always request a private showing by calling Sara Bernstein, 612-825-2568 or Debby Wolk, 612-925-7932, or by e-mailing: hadassahcraftcoop@gmail.com. Payment can be made with cash, check or credit card. Also, if you are interested in being one of our Hadassah crafters, call Debby or Sara to discuss your ideas of how you might contribute to our ever-changing collection. Yarn, fabric and other materials may be available as well. So for your gift giving needs or just to treat yourself, remember the Hadassah Craft Co-Op!

Interested in Crafting or Fiber-Arts Get-Togethers?

We are considering a new chavura for crafters and those who want to be. If you knit, crochet, sew, build with popsicle sticks or do any other creative projects, this group is for you. All skill levels are welcome! This will be brand new, so please send your thoughts, interest level, and meeting suggestions to Melissa Murphy at emailmlbm@gmail.com.

Community News

The 19th annual Mental Health Education Conference sponsored by the Twin Cities Jewish community, Creating Healing and All that Jazz, October 20, 10 a.m.-3:45 p.m. at Temple Israel, is free and open to people of all faiths and spiritualities. It will feature a keynote address from Sam Miltich, a renowned jazz musician who lives with a mental health diagnosis. For more information, click here.

Hadassah Minneapolis member Joy Gordon is offering a class, Kabbalah for Our Times: Dancing Between Life's Paradoxes for Greater Balance and Awareness. Kabbalah is ancient spiritual wisdom that explores our relationship with ourselves, with others, and with the Divine. Learn philosophical concepts of Kabbalah as well as practical ways to apply its teachings to your everyday life. Join for six creative, interactive sessions with meditation, text study, discussions, storytelling, art, and music. Classes will be held Sunday mornings 10:30-12, October 20-November 24 in Plymouth (address shared upon registration).  The cost is $85 per person or $130 for a couple. Joy will donate $5 for every Hadassah member or spouse who attends the class. To register, contact Joy at joy@joyofkabbalah.com or 763-559-7029.

On Sunday, October 27 from 1-3 p.m, the Minnesota Jewish Genealogical Society (MNJGS) will host Dan Kastrul, who will be speaking on Connecting DNA Matches: A Street-Smart Approach. The program, to be held at Knollwood Place Apartments, is free to MNJGS members, $5 for others. For more information, click here. To register, click here.

Save the Dates

Barbara Brooks, the Founder and Producing Artistic Director of the Minnesota Jewish Theater, will be our guest speaker at our annual Hadassah Minneapolis Installation and winter brunch, January 12 at 10 a.m. at Adath Jeshurun Congregation.

2019 Israel Missions -- fabulous discounts!   Hadassah is proud to announce that generous discounts for most of our 2019 Missions are now available! With one of our most exciting selections in recent years, participants may choose from a Yom Ha’Atzmaut Mission, a Hadassah Interfaith Mission, a first-time joint Hadassah/JNF Family Tour, and more. Most missions have discounted rates, and further reductions are available for early registrants. Don’t forget to invite your family and friends!  For more information, click here.

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 still will have to pay taxes on your purchases. This card entitles you to a discount if available.  Contact Judy Edwards, Office Manager, Hadassah Upper Midwest, 612-759-5357, if you have questions.

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. 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. 

It's a Win-Win for You and Hadassah!

Become a taste-tester for Tasteocracy, formerly 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.tasteocracy.com. To sign up, click on Join button at the top. After you enter your personal information, choose Plymouth, MN as the “Closest testing location," select Yes in the "Make Donation" space, “Religion HADASSAH-MINNEAPOLIS CHAPTER” in the “I am fundraising for” space, and "Partial payment of $10" in the following space. If you prefer to register by phone, please call Tasteocracy 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

Ten reasons to buy your greeting cards through Hadassah:

     1. The cards are attractive and meaningful.
     2. The money you pay for your cards goes directly to Hadassah!
     3. There are a number of card categories including birthday, sympathy, get well, mazel tov, bar/bat mitzvah, etc.
     4. You can buy cards at Hadassah events and also through our Hadassah card contacts listed below. (No standing at the store).
     5. We have brand new Happy Birthday cards that have just arrived!!
     6. There are two New Year Cards that have just become available.
     7. The recipient will understand and appreciate that the money you spent on their card goes to support Hadassah’s mission.
     8. The price for the cards is $5 each or 3 for $12….a real steal!!
     9. Our special Malinsky cards (photo at right) for Cancer Research are $10 each.
   10. Why would you spend more money at a store when you can support our chapter fundraising goals and Hadassah at the same time?

Hadassah Certificates are a special way for you to make a donation in honor or in memory of someone. These attractive certificates ranging from $10-$500 are personalized with the message you wish and sent directly to the recipient. Contact the Card/Certificate person below to order your certificates or online through www.hadassah.org. Click on Donate, then Other Ways to Give, then Personalized Certificates.  Be sure to designate Hadassah Minneapolis when prompted.

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 612-298-5597

Contribution envelopes or Bea Rossen Youth Aliyah Fund: Sheryl Cohen stelladoob@gmail.com or 612-298-5597

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

E-mail 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 at umregion@hadassah.org.

View our Hadassah Minneapolis website at www.hadassah.org/minneapolis.

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