Across the US:
Changing Lives Together
Hadassah brings like-minded women together to effect change, empowering them to advocate for reproductive rights, fight antisemitism, advance women’s health and wellness, take on leadership roles, stand with Israel and raise support for Hadassah’s work in the US, Israel and around the world. Hadassah’s nearly 300,000 members, supporters and Associates across all 50 states are making an impact in their communities and beyond, every day. Together.
Speaking Out Across the US
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Keep doing what you’re doing. It’s so important — not just to the Jewish people, but to the American people.”
Rep. Kathy Manning
Referring to Hadassah’s efforts, at an International Women’s Day reception on Capitol Hill co-hosted by Hadassah to honor the Jewish women of the 118th Congress
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Adopting the IHRA definition is critical to combating antisemitism — in order to address and combat antisemitism, we must first be able to easily identify and define what it is.”
Miriam Davidow
Hadassah Richmond Advocacy Chair, participating in the Virginia Jewish Advocacy Day in February
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As the granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, I feel passionately about advancing the critical causes Hadassah stands for. I hope the new skills I will learn through the Evolve Leadership Fellowship will enable me to make a positive impact as a Hadassah leader in the future.”
Sarah Popper
Evolve Leadership Fellow, Cohort 2, Arlington, MA
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Members and Supporters Making a Difference
Across the US, Hadassah members, supporters and Associates are standing up, speaking out, taking on leadership roles and supporting the causes that are central to Hadassah’s mission.
Supporting Choice in a Post-Roe Landscape
On January 23, following the 50th anniversary of the now-overturned US Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade decision, Hadassah hosted a virtual program on “The State of Choice: Taking Action in a Post-Roe America,” discussing the healthcare impacts on women, the policy work being done in states and the need for coordinated grassroots advocacy and mobilization. At the state and federal levels, Hadassah advocates worked tirelessly, urging federal legislators to pass women’s health bills and fighting proposed restrictions in states including Texas, Florida, Illinois, Kansas and Missouri. Hadassah also reaffirmed its unwavering support for complete access to reproductive choice and healthcare through a January policy statement.
Combating Antisemitism Across the US
Hadassah worked to counter antisemitism through education and advocacy, and by cultivating Zionist identity and pride, throughout the year. Hadassah members advocated at the state and federal levels to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism, allowing for a united stand against Jew hatred across the country. In March, Hadassah partnered with the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism as part of the #StandUpToJewishHate campaign, and in May, Hadassah issued a statement commending the Biden administration for releasing a comprehensive US National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism that embraced the IHRA definition.
Evolve Leadership Fellows Launch Second Cohort
“Unspeakable things happened to the people of Israel on October 7,” said Emily Shrode of Austin, TX, a participant in the first cohort of Evolve Leadership Fellows. “What gave me a glimmer of hope on October 8 was knowing that I get to play a role in Hadassah.”
While the first cohort continued its work, a second cohort of Evolve Leadership Fellows launched in 2023. These outstanding women, 45 and under, are honing skills and experiences to lead the organization into the future. Upon completion of this two-year program, each woman commits to taking on a leadership position or leading a special project in her Hadassah chapter.
Spotlight: Events Across the Country
- Hadassah launched its new Educators Council in January with a virtual event, “Hadassah Loves Educators!”
- Hadassah Nassau’s Walk-a-Thon for Stem Cell Research raised more than $400,000.
- At its “Miracles of Hadassah” event, Hadassah Chicago-North Shore raised more than $350,000 for the Hadassah Medical Organization and Hadassah’s Israel emergency campaign.
- Hadassah West brought together 42 emerging leaders at its “Hadassah West Experience” conference.
- Hadassah Associates — 31,248 strong in 2023 — advanced their diabetes fundraising campaign with “How We’re Fighting Diabetes,” a virtual Father’s Day Celebration.
- Hadassah Magazine’s One Book, One Hadassah program celebrated its third anniversary.
Educating and Advocating for Women’s Health
- In February, Hadassah hosted “Hadassah ❤ YOU: Building Healthy Habits Together” to share ideas, inspirations, secrets and successes to living a heart-smart lifestyle, including insights from the Hadassah Medical Organization’s Linda Joy Pollin Cardiovascular Wellness Center.
- In May, Hadassah marked National Women’s Health Week by providing tips on health and wellness, information about breakthrough research and treatments and ways to advocate for women’s health
- In October, Hadassah chapters planned events around the country to educate their communities during Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to urge their legislators to support the Comprehensive Cancer Survivorship Act.
Evolve Leadership Fellows Launch Second Cohort
Hadassah Keepers of the Gate play a critical role as donors in supporting Israel, the empowerment of women to effect change and the lifesaving medical breakthroughs and exceptional healthcare at Hadassah hospitals. The new Evolve Keeper program was created to inspire more young women to get involved philanthropically with Hadassah.
“As Evolve Keepers, we are committing to support and growth that is vital to take Hadassah programs into the future. This sets a foundation to build upon, which is why it is important to me to start now in my 30s.”
—Shoshana Simones, Phoenix, AZ
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