Hadassah Desert-Mountain Region -- January 2023

Arizona - Colorado - Montana - New Mexico
Southern Nevada - El Paso, Texas - Utah - Wyoming

Message from the President

I am delighted and awed to be communicating with everyone as the new President of the Hadassah Desert-Mountain Region. I just got back from my first National Hadassah Assembly meeting in West Palm Beach, Florida. The four days of new information, trainings, and sisterhood felt like four weeks, I know my brain feels that way! What I can tell you right now is that our future looks bright. National Hadassah recognizes it must update with the times and is investing to make us stronger while making sure that we continue to support our amazing projects. For many of us, it is the sisterhood that makes us want to get together, others have their own reasons, but I think for all of us, we remain committed to Hadassah because of what we do with the funds we raise. Thanks to all for what you do keep Hadassah strong and our chapters vibrant.
 - Ellen Burke

Hadassah Advocacy
Living in a Post Roe Landscape

In light of the Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade, Hadassah reaffirms its unwavering support for: complete access to reproductive choice and health care; fighting for protections for patients who seek reproductive health services, as well as for the professionals who provide those services. Click here to read Hadassah’s policy statement.

Each of us has the power to make an impact. And it’s so easy.

Hadassah will email you about any new advocacy issues so you can contact your representatives in Washington. Just go to www.hadassah.org/advocacy and click on the issues that are important to you! These include Strengthening US-Israel Relations, Combating Antisemitism, reConceiving Infertility, Women’s Health Equity, and Ensuring Reproductive Rights.
Or contact Sara Steinman, 214-236-8505, sarawellersteinman@gmail.com.

Advocate and Take Action today.

Easy Ways to Learn More about Hadassah

Hadassah has two popular podcasts you can download to your phone or computer. Try one now, or download them to listen at your convenience. Click on any title below to learn more.

Hadassah On Call: New Frontiers in Medicine goes behind the scenes with Hadassah doctors as they share the latest in cutting edge medical research.

The Branch features real stories about building connections between Jews and Arabs in Israel.

The Hadassah Video Library has something for everyone. You’ll find world-renowned speakers on Zionism, Hadassah medical experts on recent breakthroughs, updates on how we’re fighting antisemitism and powerful stories of healing. Give these a try. 

Get Moving With Hadassah! This series of dance fitness videos — including chair fitness exercises — are designed to get you motivated to boost your move counts in minutes.

Meet Sasha, Hadassah Neurim Student from Ukraine. Hadassah has resettled over 50 young refugees from Ukraine into their Youth Villages.   Witness Sasha’s journey from Ukraine to being accepted into his new home at Hadassah Neurim. “I don’t want to go any other place now.”  

Hadassah Adds Educators to its Professional Councils

Hadassah has four Professional Councils. They are a wonderful way for you to network with, and learn from, your professional colleagues. If you are a professional in these fields you are eligible to join: Attorneys and Judges Council, Educators Council, Nurses & Allied Health Professionals Council, and the Physicians Council.

Benefits include webinars featuring noteworthy experts in your field, in-person local events, online discussion groups, networking opportunities, and exclusive professional newsletters.

Hadassah is adding an Educators Council on January 31, 2023, 8pm ET. This Council is for educators of all levels and types if your passion is for learning and teaching about Judaism, Zionism, and Israel through education, networking, engagement and advocacy. For more information, click here.

How Well Do YOU Know Your Region? Try our Quiz.

1. How many chapters are in DMR?
a. 12
b. 14
c. 17
d. 20

2. What is DMR’s nickname?
a. The Friendly Region
b. The Old West
c. The Far-Flung Region
d. The Ranch 

3. Who was not a past DMR president?
a. Haidi Appel
b. Barbara Raben
c. Liz Fox
d. Dale Marcus 

4. Which DMR Chapter is the largest?
a. Valley of the Sun
b. El Paso
c. Greater Albuquerque
d. Greater Denver

5. How many states are in our region?
a. 5
b. 6
c. 7
d. 8

6. This year Denver and LEA Chapters merged. What is their new chapter name?
a. Greater Denver
b. Mile High
c. Rocky Mountain
d. 5280 

7. Which DMR Chapter is the smallest?
a. Wyoming
b. Four Corners
c. Granite Mtn 19
d. El Paso

Answers below!

 Hadassah Amongst the Winners of the 2023 Genesis Prize

Hadassah, Hadassah Medical Organization, and Hadassah International are honored to be among the Jewish activists and NGOs who were collectively awarded the 2023 Genesis Prize for their work supporting the Ukrainian people in the wake of the humanitarian crisis caused by the war.

Hadassah:

• Sent 15 medical delegations to Poland
• Set up and ran medical clinics on the Ukraine/Poland border
• Collaborated with the World Health Organization and others to treat over 31,000 Ukrainian refugees
• Welcomed over 50 young refugees at our Youth Aliyah villages in Israel

We at Hadassah are proud and grateful to all of you who made our lifesaving work in Ukraine possible.

 Sustainability & Global Warming:
Hadassah is Doing its Part to Repair the World

At the recent Hadassah Assembly Meeting, Professor Yoram Weiss, MD, HMO’s Director General, said “We are very concerned about the amount of plastics being thrown away without thinking about reusing it. Hospitals must also be involved in reducing our footprint on the earth.”

 How Well Do YOU Know Your Region? Answers!

1. d) 20 chapters
2. c) The Far Flung Region
3. d) Dale Marcus
4. a) Valley of the Sun
5. d) 8 states
6. a) Greater Denver
7. b) Four Corners

2023 Hadassah Israel Trips

No one knows Israel like Hadassah knows Israel. Hadassah tours offer unforgettable journeys through Israel, whether you’re a first-timer or an experienced Israel traveler.
Click the links below to learn more!

Hadassah Yom Ha’Atzmaut
Celebrating Israel’s 75th Anniversary: From Dream to Reality

Led by Marcie Natan
Joined by Rhoda Smolow & Ellen Hershkin

April 18–28, 2023

Hadassah’s Israel Through BG’s Eyes

Led by Aileen Bormel and accompanied by Barbara “BG” Goldstein

May 8–18, 2023

Hadassah Summer Family Tour to Israel

Led by Carol Rosenthal

June 21 – July 1, 2023

Hadassah Israel Tour Through a Legal Lens with Attorneys and Judges

Led by Randa Maher

July 5–16, 2023

Hadassah Tour of Israel for First Timers

October 11–22, 2023

Hadassah Israeli Cultural Curiosity: Music, Art & Cuisine

Led by Peg Elefant & Valerie Lowenstein

November 5–15, 2023

Hadassah Keepers of the Gate Tour to Israel

Led by Linda Freedman Block & Roz Kantor

December 10–19, 2023

Hadassah Winter Family Tour to Israel

December 21–31, 2023