Hadassah Southern New England

06/19/2026

Today, we honor Juneteenth — a day that commemorates freedom, resilience and the ongoing pursuit of justice.

As we reflect on this important moment in history, we are reminded of the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."

At Hadassah, we recognize the power of education, advocacy, community and human dignity to help build a more equitable future for all.

Today, we honor the generations who fought for freedom, celebrate the progress that has been made, and reaffirm our commitment to a world where every person can thrive.

06/18/2026

Our annual fundraiser supporting our Youth Aliyah villages was held Tuesday evening, June 16 at Temple Israel, in Sharon.
The kosher dairy dinner was catered by A Perfect Taste which was delicious and plentiful. The event opened with Judy Gansberg, chapter president, welcoming the sixty attendees. Judy also recognized the National, Region and Chapter dignitaries including SNE President, Sheri Barnett and Immediate Past SNE President, Jody Fredman. Roberta Schneider, President of Hadassah Rhode Island was also in attendance and was asked to recite the motzi before the meal. Our chair of Grassroots Advocacy, Jill Sandberg, led the group in singing Hatikvah and the Star Spangled Banner. Fran Feldman, member of the National Youth Aliyah committee, presented a wonderful video on the villages and provided meaningful updates on what is happening currently in the villages. Author Anita Robboy kept the audience mesmerized with personal stories of her family, their history and their interactions with Chaim Weitzman and Henrietta Szold. Our spirits were nourished with good food, engaging speakers and delightful friendships. Proceeds will be donated to the Youth Aliyah villages to ensure the continuity of enriching programs and comfortable, secure surroundings. Our thanks and appreciation to the dedication of our Philanthropy Vice President Stephanie Gamm for chairing this event with her Co-Vice Presidents, Margo Williams and Tracey Pavao.

06/18/2026

Hadassah will always stand up against Jewish and Israeli hate. We know the significant contribution that Israeli doctors and scientists make to the well-being of people around the world. Hadassah researchers and clinicians are compassionate leaders who embody the principle that medicine can serve as a bridge to peace for patients and practitioners of every race, religion and nationality.

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06/18/2026

"I’m not a woman, I don’t pray and I don’t attend synagogue," writes Hadassah Associate Michael Metzger. "Yet here I am, proudly reading Hadassah Magazine and feeling deeply connected to my Judaism—just as my grandmother had hoped."
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06/18/2026

Why Israel? Why Now? Why With Hadassah?

TONIGHT - For Hadassah Northeast Evolve Members
7PM-8PM Via Zoom

Register Here: https://events.hadassah.org/hnewhyisrael

Have you been thinking about or possibly dreaming about traveling to Israel but....you're not sure when you should go, or what it would be like to go with Hadassah or perhaps you feel a little nervous because you don't know who else is going and you would feel better with a travel buddy and a roommate? Well, this zoom program is for you!

We'll have wonderful Evolve guest speakers talk about their personal experience traveling to Israel with Hadassah as well as Debbie Knight and Leslie Gonzalez talk to us about two exciting pre-trip opportunities, Evolve and First timers. We will take time to answer your questions from how much spending money do I need, how do I find a roommate, where should I eat, what if I'm nervous about safety and leaving your family?

You will also learn about National and Region Subvention (financial support) available for applicants from each Region.

We hope you will join us!

If you can't join tomorrow night, but still have questions, please join us for our second Zoom session on Tuesday, June 23rd at 7PM

06/15/2026

The Rady Family Foundation Pediatric Match

The Rady Family Foundation will match all new gits up to $10M for pediatric care at Hadassah Hospitals through June 30, 2026, doubling your impact for Israel's children and families. Your support, amplified by the Rady Family Foundation’s remarkable commitment, will help advance world-class, compassionate pediatric care and ensure that Hadassah can meet the evolving needs of Israel’s youngest patients.

Please donate today!

Hadassah is honored to partner with the Rady Family Foundation, which has generously pledged to match all new gifts, up to $10 million, that support pediatric care at Hadassah Hospitals if received by midnight ET on June 30, 2026.* This extraordinary opportunity allows your impact to double – for ...

06/14/2026

Hadassah Southern New England and Hadassah Rhode Island are proud to present Jenna Blum, New York Times and internationally bestselling author, as a featured speaker at Books on the Beach on August 5, 2026. Join us for an engaging literary experience with one of today’s most compelling voices in fiction.

"Authors and book tours, stalkers and deadlines, horrid men and ice cold revenge . . . Murder Your Darlings will have you cracking up while you’re checking under your bed."—Karin Slaughter, New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling author

For every woman who’s ever fallen for a bad man comes a hilarious and eviscerating tale of love, loss, and deadlines from New York Times bestselling author Jenna Blum.

Blum’s latest work, "Murder Your Darlings"—her first psychological thriller—shows her storytelling at its most gripping, and will be Blum’s featured book at the event

06/10/2026

Two pancreatic cancer clinical trials at the Hadassah Medical Organization in Israel using Alpha DaRT show promising results