Who We Are
Hadassah Midwest is comprised of Hadassah Chicago-North Shore, Hadassah Great Plains and Hadassah Greater Detroit regions. That’s a broad range of territory, with chapters across 15 states. Each region and chapter have their own unique character, membership and spirit. But we also work together, joining in our collective mission to further the life-changing and lifesaving work of Hadassah, including medical care and research, women’s empowerment, education, advocacy, Jewish identity, youth development and philanthropy. Our work impacts lives in Israel, the United States and around the world. We are proud to be "The Power of Women Who DO." Join us!
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Calendar of Events
National Calendar of Events
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Celebrate Yom Ha'atzma’ut Like an Israeli
Great Plains
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May 15, 2024
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May 15, 2024
Bring your whole family to a celebratory ceremony for Yom Ha'atzma’ut, Israeli Independence Day! Wear your favorite blue & white clothing, bring an Israeli flag, experience a traditional ceremony, including prayers and texts, singing Hatikvah, etc.
“Walk & Talk” Sundays July
Chicago-North Shore
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Jul 28, 2024
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Jul 28, 2024
Calling all walkers! Join us on three Sundays this summer to get some exercise, enjoy nature, meet new people, and be a part of building a new Hadassah presence in the Chicagoland area for women in their 20s and 30s.
Learn to Play Canasta
Chicago-North Shore
Nehara
Jul 22, 2024
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Jul 30, 2024
Multiple dates: July 22, 24, 29, & 30, 2024. Learn to play canasta in this four session series! Hadassah members will guide you in play while teaching you the rules of the game. Please feel free to bring a snack or beverage with you.
Am Israel Chai! Summer Series
Chicago-North Shore
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Jul 14, 2024
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Jul 31, 2024
Join us this summer for one or all of a four-part series to learn effective tools for addressing the complex questions facing us today and to celebrate the creativity and hope of the Jewish people and Israel. Multiple dates: July 14, 17, 24 and 31,
Reach For the Stars with Hadassah!
Great Plains
Dayton
Aug 4, 2024
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Aug 4, 2024
Join us for a galactic event featuring guest speaker, Jack M. Bernstein, MD, who will be sharing his astrophotography. A spectacular array of stellar treats will be served! Invite a friend! Associates welcome! Call 847.205.1900 to register.
PTSD: The Symptoms and Treatments
Great Plains
Greater Kansas City
Aug 4, 2024
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Aug 4, 2024
Join us as Dr. Tyler Josephs, a local psychiatrist, presents an overview of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), its symptoms, and treatments available. Great Plains President, Sharon Star, will be our special guest and will also speak.
You Are Not Alone: Sharing Our Journeys
Chicago-North Shore
Greater Detroit
Great Plains
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Aug 6, 2024
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Aug 6, 2024
Come together virtually as we build a community of women who learn and grow together. We'll share stories of personal experiences of being Jewish women in America. This virtual event is free!
Book Club - August
Greater Detroit
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Aug 12, 2024
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Aug 12, 2024
Join us for three book discussions with professional book club facilitator Lauren Marcus Johnson. Featured books are The Wolf Hunt by Ayelet Gundar-Goshen, Only the Beautiful by Susan Meissner, and The Measure by Nikki Erlick.
Public Safety in Our Community
Greater Detroit
Eleanor Roosevelt
Aug 15, 2024
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Aug 15, 2024
Join us as Chief Patton of the West Bloomfield Police Department speaks to us regarding public safety in the community. Let's bring our members together and raise awareness. Refreshments will be served. Q & A will follow.
“Walk & Talk” Sundays August
Chicago-North Shore
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Aug 25, 2024
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Aug 25, 2024
Calling all walkers! Join us on three Sundays this summer to get some exercise, enjoy nature, meet new people, and be a part of building a new Hadassah presence in the Chicagoland area for women in their 20s and 30s.
Judi Schram Autumn Celebration
Greater Detroit
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Sep 10, 2024
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Sep 10, 2024
Join us for the Judi Schram Autumn Celebration, honoring Hadassah Greater Detroit Past President Nancy Bechek Bluth for her leadership, generosity, commitment, and dedication to Hadassah, and a concert featuring the Shul Sisters.
Paint a Plate With Your Hadassah Friends
Chicago-North Shore
Nehara
Sep 11, 2024
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Sep 11, 2024
Join us for a fun-filled evening decorating a 10" round plate. We will provide Hamsa stencils and the studio will provide the pottery glaze. You just need to bring your creativity! Bring your own beverage.
Mah Jongg Tournament and Games Day
Chicago-North Shore
Gibora
Sep 15, 2024
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Sep 15, 2024
oin us for a fun-filled day of games in memory of Judy Yablong! Enjoy a beautiful dairy brunch. Snacks will be available throughout the day. Prize tickets will be drawn throughout the afternoon. You'll receive a table favor at the event!
Annual Giving Thank You Event with Chocolate Tasting
Chicago-North Shore
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Sep 19, 2024
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Sep 19, 2024
Join us as we celebrate our Annual Givers and explore the world of chocolate with a chocolate tasting and a presentation with pastry chef and chocolatier Julie Corbier de Lara. This event is open to all Keepers of the Gate and Chai Society donors.
“Cherish the Children” Fall Luncheon
Chicago-North Shore
North Boundary
Sep 22, 2024
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Sep 22, 2024
Join us for a wonderful afternoon with a delicious lunch and musical entertainment by Pascale M. Trouillot performing "From Broadway, Jazz, and Pop: An Afternoon of Love Songs”, and guest speaker, Michele Rubin, National Youth Aliyah Co-Chair.
Snack and Schmooze
Greater Detroit
Lansing
Sep 22, 2024
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Sep 22, 2024
Join us for an afternoon of snacks and schmoozing! Hadassah Greater Detroit Past President Nancy Bechek Bluth, currently serving on the national Youth Aliyah team, will speak to us about the Youth Aliyah villages in Israel.
Something Different: Cooking for the New Year
Chicago-North Shore
Hadassah in the City
Sep 25, 2024
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Sep 25, 2024
Join us for a fun and delicious cooking class and learn how to make Kubbeh Soup. Participants will make Kubbeh Soup to take home, but will also enjoy some of the finished product at the event along with wine, snacks, and good company!
Hadassah Social
Chicago-North Shore
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Sep 5, 2024
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Oct 22, 2024
Come be social with us! Join us for two opportunities to socialize with social action – packing boxes of food for the needy with Maot Chitim, and a Social Action project with Sharsheret, The Jewish Breast & Ovarian Cancer Community.
20th Annual Linda Hafft Mah Jongg and Canasta Tournament
Chicago-North Shore
Henrietta Szold
Nov 3, 2024
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Nov 3, 2024
Join us at our annual tournament. Enjoy a hot and cold dairy brunch, which includes lox. Receive a gift when you arrive and a goody bag of snacks during game play! Enter prize drawings to win prizes you select in the drawings! Enjoy prizes galore!
Book Club - December
Greater Detroit
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Dec 9, 2024
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Dec 9, 2024
Join us for three book discussions with professional book club facilitator Lauren Marcus Johnson. Featured books are The Wolf Hunt by Ayelet Gundar-Goshen, Only the Beautiful by Susan Meissner, and The Measure by Nikki Erlick.
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