Exemplifying the power of women who DO, Hadassah representatives from 21 regions recently met with 35 federal legislators, helping to bring new support for Zionist and women's health policies, including building co-sponsors for Hadassah’s infertility resolution.
"These meetings always make me realize how important it is to advocate as a constituent. Before being involved, I didn't fully understand how many proposals and resolutions there are — and how much the elected officials rely on these advocacy meetings to help focus their efforts," said Hadassah Greater Detroit Education and Advocacy Vice President Diane Brodys.
Read more and watch this video about Hadassah's Day in the District to learn how you can get involved today to make a difference in your community and our country. Then read on to see more ways to be part of Hadassah — at home!
Celebrate Every Move Counts together with Israel: Everyone is invited to the Every Move Counts Party at the Finish Line. Join the Hadassah movers and shakers who have completed our new fitness initiative, Every Move Counts — including some special guests from Hadassah Medical Center’s Linda Joy Pollin Cardiovascular Wellness Center for Women in Israel. We'll cheer our accomplishments, talk about how to sustain the healthy habits we’ve built and make a few final dance moves. Thursday, August 11, 12:30 pm ET.
Summer reading:The next One Book, One Hadassah selection is Last Summer at the Golden Hotel. Filled with heart, humor, romance and plenty of Borscht Belt schmaltz, the charming multigenerational caper is a perfect summer read rooted in a deeply Jewish question: How can we preserve our legacies and traditions in the face of change? Hadassah Magazine Executive Editor Lisa Hostein interviews Elyssa Friedland about her novel. Monday, August 15, 7 pm ET.
Healing for the New Year:Hadassah Magazine Discussion: Loss, Grief, Healing — The Journey.How can we move from profound sorrow to meaningful healing? Executive Editor Lisa Hostein moderates a powerful discussion in advance of a new Jewish year with panelists Kathryn Schulz, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Lost & Found; Rebecca Soffer, CEO and co-founder of the influential resource Modern Loss; and Hope Edelman, author of The AfterGrief. Thursday, September 8, 7 pm ET.
Critical US assistance to Israel: As Congress advances spending bills for 2023, we need your help to ensure funding for important security assistance and partnerships with Israel. Write your Senators today!
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
VIDEO: Hadassah Magazine Discussion: Live with Julia Haart of Netflix's My Unorthodox Life
SAVE THE DATE (details to come in future emails):
- One Book, One Hadassah: Iconic feminist Letty Cottin Pogrebin discusses Shanda, her new memoir and our October selection. Thursday, October 20, 7 pm ET.
WEEKLY SERIES
Hebrew@Hadassah 2022: Registration is still Open! The second semester of our weekly classes runs July 11 - December 19, a continuation of our existing classes that new students are welcome to join. These 45-minute sessions are a wonderful opportunity for Hadassah members and Associates to practice Hebrew vocabulary and conversation skills and prepare for the upcoming 100th National Convention in Israel. Classes are $36 per semester. Mondays: Beginner (3 pm ET) or Intermediate (4 pm ET). For those not ready for the other two classes, try the 45-minute New Beginners Class starting September 12 on Mondays at 2 pm ET. Cost is $25 per semester. Questions? Email ZionistEd@hadassah.org.
For past programs see our last Hadassah@home email or our Virtual Programming page. Follow current Hadassah stories.