Hadassah Greater Washington

10/20/2026

10/19/2026

☕️ One Cup of Kindness can change a life.

From October 12 through November 18, Hadassah Greater Washingtonis proud to support Evolve Hadassah's Cup of Kindness Fundraiser benefiting the Mother & Daughter Shabbaton Program at Hadassah's Youth Aliyah villages, Meir Shfeyah and Hadassah Neurim.

This transformative program brings mothers and daughters together for a weekend of healing, connection and growth through guided conversations, trust-building activities and shared Jewish experiences. For many participants, it is a lifechanging opportunity, the program not only improves family dynamics but also helps students strengthen their Jewish identity, build self-confidence, and deepen their connection to Israeli society.

Since 1934, Youth Aliyah has helped more than 300,000 children and teens from over 80 countries build stronger futures through education, mentorship and community. Today, your support helps continue that mission.

Every gift makes a difference and helps provide hope, healing and opportunity for vulnerable youth and their families.

👉 Donate today: https://your.hadassah.org/team/856306

10/19/2026

Ozempic and Mounjaro may be changing more than appetite. Could they affect your sense of smell and taste, too? 👃👅

GLP-1 medications have transformed the treatment of diabetes and obesity. Now, researchers at the Hadassah Medical Organization are investigating a potential side effect that may surprise you.

Brothers Jonathan and Nir Zontag analyzed health records from hundreds of thousands of adults with type 2 diabetes and found that GLP-1 medication users were more likely to develop new smell and taste disturbances than patients taking other diabetes medications. The overall occurrence remained low, and further research is needed to confirm the findings.

What could this mean for patients and physicians? And what questions remain unanswered? 🔬

👉 Tap the link in the comments section to read the full story.

10/15/2026

The US has the highest maternal mortality rate of any developed nation. Congress is considering several bills to improve research on infant mortality, maternal death and pregnancy complications. Studying maternal death factors and pregnancy complications can help save lives.

Tap the link in the comments section to urge Congress to support this research and prioritize the health of mothers and children.

10/15/2026

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re spotlighting the groundbreaking work taking place at Hadassah hospitals to advance breast cancer detection, treatment and survivorship.

Under the leadership of Dr. Tanir Allweis, head of Hadassah’s Breast Health Center for Excellence at Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem, Hadassah is preparing to implement Mirai, an AI-powered tool that analyzes mammograms to help predict breast cancer risk up to five years in advance. Initially being introduced for research, Mirai could help pave the way toward more personalized, risk-based screening.

And innovation doesn’t stop at detection. From multidisciplinary breast care and treatment support to survivorship programs, Hadassah is committed to caring for the whole person at every stage of the journey.

Because better breast cancer care means looking beyond the diagnosis. 💗

👉 Tap the link in the comments section to read the full story.

10/12/2026

Decision to honor Navi Pillay rewards decades of anti-Israel bias and political advocacy masquerading as human rights. New York, NY — Betsy Berns Korn, Chair, and William C. Daroff, CEO, of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, issued the following statement:

10/09/2026

At Hadassah, we believe that each of us has the power to heal our world. For us, that means bringing healing - in every sense of the word - where it's needed most, in the US, Israel and around the globe.

10/07/2026

✍️ Last chance! The deadline for the 2026 Hadassah Magazine Teen Essay Contest is October 14, 2026.

If you know a self-identifying Jewish girl, young woman or nonbinary teen ages 13-19 in the United States, the District of Columbia or the State of Israel who loves to write, encourage them to apply today. Winners receive a $300 educational scholarship and may have their essay published in Hadassah Magazine and jGirls+ Magazine.

🔗 Link in comments.

10/07/2026

“Have Smartphones and Social Media Rewired a Generation?” Free and Open to All.

Wednesday, October 14, 8 pm ET/5 pm PT.

Register – https://your.hadassah.org/AnxiousGeneration.