Overview
Welcome to Hadassah Chicago-North Shore, where women across the greater Chicagoland area come together to make a tangible difference in our world. Together, we are advocating for women and families here in the US and in Israel, healing and saving lives through supporting Hadassah’s hospitals in Israel, furthering our Jewish learning, growing our leadership skills and nurturing one another.
Regardless of your age or life stage, there is a place for you to feel at home among our 11,000 members and 16 chapters. Together, we are making miracles happen. Take a look at what we’re doing and join us today.
Message from the
Region President
Welcome to Hadassah Chicago-North Shore! We are filled to the brim with creative, insightful, diligent women who move Hadassah’s mission forward every day. If you are not already a member, please join us. The 11,000 members and Associates in our region live all over the Chicagoland area and represent every age and stage of life. If you are already a member, I encourage you to try at least one new something with Hadassah this year.
Calendar of Events
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“Walk & Talk” Sundays June
Chicago-North Shore
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Jun 30, 2024
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Jun 30, 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.
Music Under the Stars
Chicago-North Shore
Hadassah in the City
Jul 17, 2024
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Jul 17, 2024
Join us for an evening of music and fun at the Millennium Park Summer Music Series with the Grant Park Orchestra, conductor Eric Jacobsen, and Clayton Stephenson on piano. Friends and family welcome!
“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,
“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.
Agam
Aviva/Lilah
Chai
Chaverot
Gibora
Hadassah in the City
Henrietta Szold
Highland Park
Hillah
Kadima
Ketura
Nehara
North Boundary
Tamar-Modin
West Suburban
Wilmette
Board Members
President
Francine Ephraim
Organization/Executive VP
Sharon Lasko
Organization/Executive VP
Vicki White
Secretary
Gina Maling
Secretary
Deborah Sandlow
Treasurer
Sheryl Ackerson
Fundraising VP/Coor
Michelle Leon
Fundraising VP/Coor
Aimee Shemano-Krupp
Membership/Outreach VP/Coor
Nina Friedman
Membership/Outreach VP/Coor
Melissa Nguyen
Membership/Outreach VP/Coor
Susan Packard
Leadership Chair/VP
Ellen Eichen Kroot
Education and Advocacy VP
Barbara Ezell
Education and Advocacy VP
Ester Goldfarb
Education and Advocacy VP
Rachel Gruenberg
Education and Advocacy VP
Rosely Kaiser
Education and Advocacy VP
Rachel Sapinsley
Area VP/Advisor
Kay Friedman
Area VP/Advisor
Frances Givertz
Area VP/Advisor
Greta Rothschild
Advocacy Chair
Karyn Davidman
Advocacy Chair
Jeanette Zemsky
Health and Wellness Chair
Amy Lallas
Major Gifts/Founders Chair
Esther Berman
Major Gifts/Founders Chair
Marlene Kaplan
Social Media Chair
Kim Preston