Hadassah
http://www.hadassah.org
Hadassah International Research Institute on Jewish Women at BrandeisUniversity. Founded in 1997, the HIRIJW supports interdisciplinary research on Jewish women’s historical and contemporary experiences. The Institute also works to build a strong international network of Jewish women to sustain these activities in their communities. Hadassah Medical Organization. HMO is a world-renowned medical complex in Jerusalem and is comprised of two advanced hospitals. In addition to treating patients, HMO is noted for its research projects that have resulted in significant medical advances, particularly in the area of breast cancer and the treatment of various genetic disorders. HMO has been involved in global outreach programs, particularly in Africa. Included in these initiatives are new treatments for eye disease, AIDS education, post-natal care and public health, all of particular concern to developing nations. The Hadassah Career Counseling Institute. Founded in 1944, the Hadassah Career Counseling Institute is the leading Institute in Israel in the field of Occupational Psychology. The goal of the Institute is to assist both Organizations and Individuals in all points of contact within the world of work. Since it’s foundation, the Institute has oriented over a half a million clients. Youth Aliyah/Children at Risk. Youth Aliyah/Children at Risk is an organization is Israel that addresses the diverse needs of adolescents from all over the world. Solace, support and a second chance are offered by Youth Aliyah, where participants live, work and study in a community that fosters individual growth and independent initiative. For youngsters, mostly ages 16 to 18 and some 12 to 14, Youth Aliyah provides a system of educational residential villages and day centers; with health education programs; in vocational training; offering exposure to and encouragement in art, dance, music and athletics; supporting and guiding parents with parental involvement programs and more. Youth Aliyah plants the seeds of the future in the teens who may otherwise have fallen through the cracks of society. Young Judaea. Young Judaea maintains 12 regional offices throughout North America that administer the peer-led movement's year-round programming. Regional offices oversee local clubs, regional conventions, and leadership board development. They promote Israel and Camp Programs, and represent Young Judaea locally. The Hadassah Foundation. The Hadassah Foundation is dedicated to refocusing the priorities of the Jewish community through innovative and creative funding for women and girls in the United States and Israel. Its mission is to: improve the status, health and well being of women and girls; bring their contributions, issues and needs from the margins to the center of Jewish concern; and encourage and facilitate their active participation in decision-making and in leadership in all spheres of life. HadassahCollege of Technology. Hadassah College of Technology (HCT), founded in 1970, has grown from a community college to a cutting-edge academic and technology institution. Its Health Professions Center and Center for Communication and Information Technologies offer bachelor's degrees in computer science, optometry, and medical laboratory technology; and diplomas in photography, industrial design, hotel management, television and video production, graphics, and dental technology. HCT students include religious and secular Israelis; Russians, Ethiopians, and other immigrants; Israeli Arabs, Palestinians, and Bedouins. [Return to home]
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Contact Information:
50 West 58th Street
New York, NY 10019-2500
Phone: 212-355-7900
Fax 212-303-8282
E-mail: webmaster@hadassah.org
CENTER DESCRIPTION
Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America, is a volunteer women’s organization, whose members are motivated to strengthen their partnership with Israel, ensure Jewish continuity, and realize their potential as a dynamic force in American society. Founded in 1912, Hadassah retains the passion and timeless values of its founder Henrietta Szold, Jewish scholar and activist, who was dedicated to Judaism, Zionism and American ideals. Committed to the centrality of Israel based on the renaissance of the Jewish people in its historic homeland, Hadassah promotes the unity of the Jewish people. In Israel, Hadassah initiates and supports pace-setting health care, education and youth institutions, and land development to meet the country’s changing needs. In the United States, Hadassah enhances the quality of American and Jewish life through its education and youth programs, promotes health awareness and advocacy on a variety of issues and provides personal enrichment and growth for its members.
AREA(S) OF EXPERTISE
Activism; Advocacy; Affirmation; Aging; Archives; Child Care; Community Service; Cultural, Racial and Ethnic Diversity; Economic and Social Status of Women; Economic Development; Economic Literacy; Education; Employment; Environment; Equality issues; Equity Issues; Family; Feminist Thought and Scholarship; Girls and Adolescents; Global Issues; Grants and Scholarship; Health and Health Care; Health Education; Human Rights; Institutional Transformation; Leadership and Leadership Development; Philanthropy; Politics; Poverty; Religion and Spirituality; Reproduction Rights; Social Security; Urban Women and Girls; Violence Against Women and Girls; Volunteerism; Welfare Reform; Women’s Health; Women’s Studies; Work and Family
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