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Hadassah
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50 West 58th Street
New York, NY 10019-2500
Ph. (212) 305-7900
Fx. (212) 303-8282
http://www.hadassah.org
webmaster@hadassah.org
New York, NY 10019-2500
Ph. (212) 305-7900
Fx. (212) 303-8282
http://www.hadassah.org
webmaster@hadassah.org
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.
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Hadassah International Research Institute on Jewish Women at Brandeis University. 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.
Hadassah College 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.
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Reports & Resources
Hadassah Magazine
http://www.hadassahmagazine.org/site/c.twI6LmN7IzF/b.5698121/k.BD0C/Home.htm
Hadassah National News
Daily Jewish News
http://www.hadassah.org/site/c.keJNIWOvElH/b.5719955/k.A812/Daily_Jewish_News.htm
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Friends in deed
Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 4:48pm
By Dalia Itzik
The Jerusalem Post
17/01/2010 19:35
Hadassah's national board will be visiting Israel next week. Like many institutions in America, Hadassah had a tough year in 2009. But all who know its history also know that when the going gets tough, Hadassah rises to the challenge.
The women of Hadassah built their first hospital on Mount Scopus during the Great Depression. Their national convention was held here in the middle of the second intifada. They were with us in wars and times of economic stress. Others cancelled; but Hadassah came in full force. Of course, they have also come here in good times, but were never deterred by the worst of times.
For me personally, as an Israeli and as a Jerusalemite, Hadassah has a special place in my heart. One cannot think of Jerusalem without thinking of Hadassah, without thinking of its excellent health services, its training institutions, its youth programs which all ensure that our children and grandchildren stay connected.
HADASSAH IS today an organization of very dedicated and focused women headed by Nancy Falchuk. Women who serve as models of all that is beautiful and good in our Jewish ideals; women who do not just preach about what needs to be done, but get up and carry out the crucial mission they have taken on themselves. It is an organization of women who work day and night for the cause and - together with the talent and charisma of Prof. Shlomo Mor Yosef, as their director-general - have made Hadassah the amazing organization it is today.
When I was deputy mayor of Jerusalem, I remember the late Teddy Kollek saying that during the Sinai Campaign in 1956, it was a Hadassah mission that broke the downward spiral in tourism.
"With this kind of precedent," he wrote during his last year as Jerusalem's mayor, "I was not at all surprised 35 years later, when Hadassah moved part of its 1991 mid-winter convention to Jerusalem, arriving here even as Saddam Hussein's Scuds were falling."
FOR ALMOST a century, Hadassah has been building Israel. When we declared independence, we didn't need to establish a medical infrastructure, because Hadassah had already built it for us.
After all these generations, Hadassah's hospitals are still at the forefront of Israeli medical treatment and research. Hadassah today continues to be a vital and significant factor in our health and well-being.
Hadassah youth aliya villages, which rescued so many children from the Holocaust, continue to be pioneers in education for at-risk children. Young Judaea, the leading Diaspora Zionist youth movement, still expresses Hadassah values.
During its lifetime it has raised billions of dollars for Israel. But Hadassah's real value is incalculable. One cannot put a price tag on the dedication of an army of 300,000 volunteers in the Diaspora, defending Israel and helping us build bridges to the rest of the world.
Israel will always stand by Hadassah, because Hadassah has always stood by Israel.
The writer is a Kadima MK.
The women of Hadassah built their first hospital on Mount Scopus during the Great Depression. Their national convention was held here in the middle of the second intifada. They were with us in wars and times of economic stress. Others cancelled; but Hadassah came in full force. Of course, they have also come here in good times, but were never deterred by the worst of times.
For me personally, as an Israeli and as a Jerusalemite, Hadassah has a special place in my heart. One cannot think of Jerusalem without thinking of Hadassah, without thinking of its excellent health services, its training institutions, its youth programs which all ensure that our children and grandchildren stay connected.
HADASSAH IS today an organization of very dedicated and focused women headed by Nancy Falchuk. Women who serve as models of all that is beautiful and good in our Jewish ideals; women who do not just preach about what needs to be done, but get up and carry out the crucial mission they have taken on themselves. It is an organization of women who work day and night for the cause and - together with the talent and charisma of Prof. Shlomo Mor Yosef, as their director-general - have made Hadassah the amazing organization it is today.
When I was deputy mayor of Jerusalem, I remember the late Teddy Kollek saying that during the Sinai Campaign in 1956, it was a Hadassah mission that broke the downward spiral in tourism.
"With this kind of precedent," he wrote during his last year as Jerusalem's mayor, "I was not at all surprised 35 years later, when Hadassah moved part of its 1991 mid-winter convention to Jerusalem, arriving here even as Saddam Hussein's Scuds were falling."
FOR ALMOST a century, Hadassah has been building Israel. When we declared independence, we didn't need to establish a medical infrastructure, because Hadassah had already built it for us.
After all these generations, Hadassah's hospitals are still at the forefront of Israeli medical treatment and research. Hadassah today continues to be a vital and significant factor in our health and well-being.
Hadassah youth aliya villages, which rescued so many children from the Holocaust, continue to be pioneers in education for at-risk children. Young Judaea, the leading Diaspora Zionist youth movement, still expresses Hadassah values.
During its lifetime it has raised billions of dollars for Israel. But Hadassah's real value is incalculable. One cannot put a price tag on the dedication of an army of 300,000 volunteers in the Diaspora, defending Israel and helping us build bridges to the rest of the world.
Israel will always stand by Hadassah, because Hadassah has always stood by Israel.
The writer is a Kadima MK.
Opportunities, Grants & Fellowships
Continuing Education Credits/Professional Councils
Women with a variety of special interests may become part of a national council and affiliate on a national level with other members who share the same vocation. By participating within one of these councils, you will discover an additional context in which to meet new women in your profession with whom you can network and discuss matters of concern to you and to Hadassah.
The councils also offer programs and institutes where you can earn continuing education credits in many fields.
Our Councils:
- Attorneys' Councils
- Business and Professionals' Councils
- Nurses' Councils
- Physicians’ Councils
- Social Workers'/Mental Health
Like all Hadassah chapters and groups, these professional councils take pride in supporting Hadassah's work in healing, teaching and research in Israel, the United States and around the world. Hadassah is proud to provide a venue where career women can share their values and find options for personal growth and enrichment. As they gain an understanding of the totality of Hadassah, opportunities for them to target their philanthropy will emerge.
To find out more about Professional Councils email professionalcouncils@hadassah.org, or call (212) 303-8183.
Hadassah Leadership Academy
Machon HLA
For more information contact: programming@hadassah.org
HLA Alumnae Association
In the fall of 2004, Hadassah Leadership Academy (HLA) alumnae, with the assistance and support of the HLA Office, established the HLA Alumnae Association, with several goals in mind:
- To keep alumnae connected with each other so we can continue to strengthen Hadassah, our local Jewish communities and Israel.
- To encourage alumnae to “give back” through various methods of raising funds for Hadassah and the Hadassah Leadership Academy.
- To raise the level of appreciation for the HLA program on the part of the Hadassah National Board.
To accomplish these goals, a Steering Committee was developed, composed of members of each HLA graduating class from across the country. If you'd like to get more involved in the HLA Alumnae Association, as a member of the Steering Committee, Development Committee or Award Committee, please contact us at programming@hadassah.org
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Nancy Falchuk interviews Noam Shalit
An emotional interview with Noam Shalit, the father of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit, who was kidnapped by Hamas on June 25, 2006. Gilad has been held captive in the Gaza Strip since his abduction.