March 2016

HADASSAH eNews
A PUBLICATION OF HADASSAH GREATER ATLANTA
Paula Zucker, President • Addie Schneider, Editor
March 2016
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BREAST STROKES: HADASSAH BARES ALL FOR AWARENESS, RESEARCH AND
TREATMENT was a smashing success!! Now you can keep the funds coming in by
taking some of the art home with you!
Visit http://atlanta-hadassah.pixels.com
Your purchase through Fine Art America at the website above will help to support breast cancer and genetic
research programs at Hadassah Hospital, as well as breast cancer education, advocacy and prevention in the US.
There are 70 works of art, as well as the 2015 and 2016 commemorative posters, available for order in various
formats, sizes and prices, including stretched canvases, fine art prints, greeting cards, phone cases, throw
pillows, duvet covers, shower curtains and t-shirts.
Many of the 24" X 30" "original" canvases which were displayed at the 2015 and 2016 Breast Strokes Big Reveal
Galas are also available for purchase by individuals or physician offices/cancer centers. Please visit the above
website to see which of the canvases are available and contact us through this webpage if you are interested in
arranging a purchase. The canvases cost $200 each and must be picked up at the Hadassah Greater Atlanta
Dunwoody office. Quantity discounts are available: $150 for the third and fourth canvases purchased; $125 for
the fifth canvas or more.
More details about Breast Strokes: Hadassah Bares All for A.R.T. (Awareness, Research and Treatment) is
available at www.hadassah.org/atlantabreaststrokes.
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Hadassah, the Women’s
Zionist Organization of
America: Our Mission
Dear Friends,
Last month I wrote about the launch of Hadassah Greater Atlanta’s Centennial
Leadership Institute (CLI). I wanted to once again applaud the emphasis that
Hadassah has on developing great leaders at the local level, many of whom can be
found throughout our community in positions of leadership not only in Hadassah,
but at every level of many organizations, synagogues and schools. Hadassah is about
helping each of us become more, both personally and professionally.
Why is leadership so important? Success in businesses, organizations and events
comes from great leadership. Many of us do not describe ourselves as leaders;
however, it is a unique set of skills that let others define us as leaders. It is hard to
put your finger on just what a leader is; yet recognizing that potential, developing it,
and then enabling that woman to recognize her own leadership skills is what
Hadassah tries to do.
Could you be a leader? Hundreds of books have been written on this subject. There
is the natural leader, the reluctant leader, the proud leader, and the quiet leader.
Sort of like the four sons from the Passover seder. There is the wise leader; there is
the simple leader; the leader who does not make herself part of the community, and
the leader who knows not what questions to ask.
We can help you answer the questions and assist you in tapping into your “inner”
leader. Speak with your Hadassah leader and find out how you can become part of
our inaugural CLI class. I can guarantee you will come out knowing more about
yourself, making new friends, and becoming one of those very special Hadassah
“women who do!”
Hadassah, the Women's Zionist
Organization of America, is a volunteer
organization that inspires a passion for and
commitment to its partnership with the
land and people of Israel. It enhances the
health of people worldwide through its
support of medical care and research at
the Hadassah Medical Organization in
Jerusalem. Hadassah empowers its
members and supporters, as well as youth
in Israel and America through
opportunities for personal growth,
education, advocacy and Jewish continuity.
A Word from our Webmaster
You can now register for your very own free
"myHADASSAH" account at
www.hadassah.org/myhadassah/ where you will find
customized membership and leadership content. Join
Hadassah for an important webinar to learn how to
use myHadassah. We will cover the new Resource File
Library, Links to the Treasurer reports and many other
valuable tools. Even if you have used this site before,
please join the session as you may discover
something new. Register for one of these sessions:
Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 2:00pm ET
B’shalom,
Paula S Zucker
Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 8:00pm ET
President, Hadassah Greater Atlanta
Please bookmark the GAH page
(www.hadassah.org/atlanta) as well as the
Southeastern Region page
(www.hadassah.org/southeastern) and visit
frequently. Please send any edits, additions, or ideas to
[email protected] or call 678-310-0873.
Lee Tanenbaum, GAH Webmaster
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UPCOMING ATLANTA CHAPTER PROGRAMS
To celebrate our Centennial and 100 Years of Success
Hadassah Greater Atlanta is Excited to Announce Our NEW
Centennial Leadership Institute
Established in Atlanta on November 2, 1916, Hadassah Greater Atlanta is excited to announce a NEW
Leadership Institute commemorating 100 years of leadership in Atlanta.
An exciting grassroots program has been developed that will allow participants to acquire tools in an
interactive and dynamic learning series designed to engage them in the Atlanta community and
explore future leadership paths. The program will provide a mentor-sponsored opportunity where
leadership trainees will be paired with a Hadassah leader, board member, and/or advisor as they gain
honed leadership skills and practices, receiving prime opportunities to develop their own relationships
with fellow participants who will become future leaders of Hadassah.
This unique and visionary program will be steeped in a framework that shows fortunate participants
how to learn, analyze, interact, and lead in new and exciting ways – infusing each with the confidence
to meet the challenges and reap the benefits of today’s Hadassah, looking forward to the next 100
years!
The program will entail six Sunday sessions beginning in early April.
Why should you consider applying?
In this interactive and dynamic six-session series, participants will:
 gain new transferable skills and acquire tools and resources for community leadership and
personal growth
 explore future leadership paths
 receive a mentor – a Hadassah leader who will advise you as you progress through the program
 engage and develop relationships with fellow participants who have a range of backgrounds,
yet have a common interest in making a meaningful and tangible difference through
community leadership
To review the application criteria and apply online, or to nominate a candidate,
visit us at: http://hadassah.org/atlantacli
Questions? Contact: Vice Presidents of Leadership Development – Hadassah Greater Atlanta
Marsha Conner
770-792-7221 (H)
404-680-3662 (C)
[email protected]
Sheila Dalmat
678-441-0650 (O)
678-923-1727 (C)
[email protected]
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Every Step Counts: Hadassah’s Walking Program
Do you wish you had a better way to stay on track with an exercise plan, but you don't want to invest a
lot of time/money?
With Every Step Counts: Hadassah's Walking Program you can.
Just wear a pedometer and enter your steps on our fun website. You'll be amazed how far you really
walk every day!
We get to watch our progress as we advance along a virtual route from Hadassah's hospitals in
Jerusalem to Hadassah's National Convention in Atlanta, stopping at two dozen landmarks about the
Power of Women Who Heal. It's the cheapest vacation we'll ever take together! Meet your goals and
you'll (virtually) arrive in time for Convention. Get credit for dozens of other exercises too.
Registration is open now at www.hadassah.org/everystepcounts.
Registration is only $18.
Use any pedometer. Syncs automatically with Fitbit, Jawbone, and more.
You don't need to be a Hadassah member to participate.
All funds raised go to support heart health programming in the US.
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100 Years of Hadassah in Atlanta
100 YEARS OF HADASSAH ATLANTA:
A CENTURY OF SUCCESS!
Hadassah was established in Atlanta on November 2, 1916. Discover our
rich history and 100 years of leadership.
SAVE THESE DATES FOR THE UPCOMING CENTENNIAL SERIES OF EVENTS
CHESED Student Awards – Special 25th Anniversary Program
May 15, 2016
National Hadassah Convention – in Atlanta!
July 24-28, 2016
Centennial Gala Celebration – not to be missed!
October 30, 2016
Phyllis M. Cohen, Centennial Chair, [email protected], 678/443-2961
25 Years of CHESED
Calling All Chesed Alumni!
Are you or is someone you know a past recipient of the Marian S. Perling Hadassah CHESED Student Award?
This year marks the 25th Anniversary of the Hadassah CHESED Student Awards, which recognizes outstanding
students in our community for their love for Israel, concern for fellow Jews and Jewish culture, concern for fellow
human beings, and good academic standing. As a special tribute, we would like to honor all of the past recipients at
this year's ceremony on Sunday, May 15, at 2:30 pm at Congregation Or VeShalom.
Each year the outstanding accomplishments, high ideals and aspirations of our recipients are awe-inspiring; and this
year, our 25th, we would like to include our alumni and discover how they have moved forward over the years.
There are over 300 past recipients of the award; and we have reached out to synagogues and schools to help us
contact them. We know we can't reach everyone; but if you are a past recipient, or you know someone who is, please
contact Eileen Cohn, Hadassah CHESED Award Chair, at [email protected].
We are thrilled to be highlighting alumni recipients at this year's program and hope everyone will join us for this
special Silver Anniversary Event.
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ONGOING ATLANTA CHAPTER PROGRAMS
GAH Study Group – Jews of the World
Hadassah Greater Atlanta’s Study Group has completed a study of Jews in most of the Muslim Lands and we
have moved on to study the Jews of the World. We have many more countries to study and continue to meet
on the fourth Friday of the month (or sometimes the 3rd or 5th), from 10:30 AM-12:00 noon at the Hadassah HUB
Office. Our discussions are led by one of our members and are thought provoking and very lively. We also have
great snacks and schmoozing!
Our next scheduled meeting is:
March 25
Brazil
Led by Sybil Ginsburg
New participants are always welcome. If you are interested in joining, please email Sybil Ginsburg, GAH Study
Group Chair, at [email protected] . Also, let us know if you have a particular interest in the history of the
Jewish people in a particular country.
Training Wheels: Al Galgalim
Come join us as we go around the year “al galgalim” (on wheels)
From Shabbat and Rosh Hashanah through the year to Shavuot, we’ll have fun learning about the Jewish holidays!
Training Wheels/Al Galgalim, a Jewish family education program created by Hadassah, lets parents and children (ages 35) become partners in discovering the joys of being Jewish. The curriculum activities include songs, stories, crafts, games
and holiday foods, all of which enable adults and children to experience together the pleasures of celebrating Shabbat and
the Jewish holidays.
Training Wheels meets nine times throughout the year on Sunday mornings, from 10-12, and is led by trained Hadassah
volunteers. Give your family a precious gift of heritage that can last a lifetime! The program is about families – parents and
children – participating in Jewish rituals and spending quality time together. If you have friends you think might be
interested in Training Wheels, feel free to forward this information to them.
Upcoming session: March 20 – Purim
For more information, contact Sheila Barid at [email protected] , 404-636-2696
Sheila Barid, Melissa Kornfeld, Brenda Graiser
Click here to join us on Facebook: “Training Wheels Atlanta”
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GROUP ACTIVITIES
Hadassah Greater Atlanta is comprised of many groups. Although the chapter sponsors a number of
programs - including the "Check It Out®” breast health awareness and education program for teens and the
Marian F. Perling Chesed Student Awards - most of our day-to-day activities are conducted at the group level.
Hadassah Greater Atlanta women, while members of the chapter, are generally affiliated with a group. Our
groups are roughly organized according to age and location, though all members are welcome at any Chapter
or Group meeting. No matter your preference, at least one of Hadassah Greater Atlanta’s groups is right for
you.
For a complete listing of Chapter and Group activities visit www.hadassah.org/atlanta.
SPECIAL PROGRAMMING FOR OUR YOUNGER MEMBERS
Throughout the year, we will be having special programming for our younger members. To learn more about
these opportunities when they become available, click here to join us on our Hadassah Atlanta Young
Women’s Facebook page. Or contact Renee Rosenheck at [email protected].
Etz Aviv
President: Judy Bart
Etz Aviv is a group comprised of women of all ages, who enjoy fantastic friendship and fun. The group draws
from the North as well as from East and West Cobb areas. These include Marietta, Woodstock, Kennesaw,
Acworth, and Canton. For information on Etz Aviv membership, contact Naomi Binenfeld
at [email protected] or Judy Epstein at [email protected].
Coming up:
Mitzvah Project at Simple Needs - Sunday, March 13, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Noontime Nosh Book Club meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at 10 am at a member’s home, followed by lunch at a
nearby restaurant. Contact Adrienne Clayman - [email protected] for more information.
March 1 – The Snow Child, by Eowyn Ivey
April 5 – The Nightingale, by Kristin Hannah
Ladies of the Evening Book Club meets the 4th Wednesday of the month at 7 pm at a member’s home - Contact
[email protected] for additional information.
No March selection/meeting
DO A MITZVAH! This year we are again collecting toiletries for those less fortunate. Please bring any new toiletries, any
size, to any Etz Aviv Hadassah function, or drop them off with one of your Etz Aviv friends. Miri Richman, Esther Nitishin
and Adrienne Clayman have agreed to be the "Collection Centers". We will be donating them to the Holocaust Survivors
Program at Jewish Family Services this spring, so please gather your toiletries and bring them in as soon as you can. For
more information, contact Esther Nitishin at 770-565-7695 or [email protected]. Thanks for your help with this
important project.
For more information about Etz Aviv and to view photos, click here.
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Mt. Scopus
President: Malka Shulman
The Mount Scopus Group includes women living mostly in Northeast Atlanta: Toco Hills, Intown, Decatur,
Northlake and Stone Mountain. Programming takes place both daytime and evenings.
MT. SCOPUS ISRAEL FILM FEST PRESENTS: “The Human Resources Manager,” directed by Eran Riklis
Sunday, March 13, 1:15 p.m. At the home of Jonathan and Amy Rolnick, 1382 Jody Lane, Atlanta 30329. Cost is $12
per person, and kosher snacks will be served. Please note: Daylight Savings Time begins that morning.; set your clocks
ahead one hour the night before so you’ll arrive on time!
SILPADA JEWELRY will be on display for purchase after the movie, showcased by Mount Scopus member Ilona Jeiger
She has graciously offered a 15% donation on all sales to Hadassah.
Please RSVP to Edie Barr, [email protected] , 404-325-0340 by March 10. Mail your $12 check (payable to
Hadassah), with film fest on the memo line, to: Edie Barr, 1301 Biltmore Drive N.E., Atlanta, GA. 30329.
NORC Afternoon Book Club – Group meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 1:15 at the Life Enrichment Center,
1340 McConnell Drive, Decatur 30033. RSVP for the Book Club to Barbara Seligman 770-934-3936 or
[email protected]
March 22 – Lydia Cassatt Reading the Morning Paper, by Harriet Scott Chessman
Monthly Jewish Education Study Group: Wednesday, March 16, 7:30 p.m. Group meets the third Wednesday of the
month at Lois Cohen’s home, 2704 Galahad Dr., 30345. RSVP to [email protected]
HMO CARDS AND CERTIFICATES
PLEASE NOTE THERE HAS BEEN A CHANGE IN ORDERING. Purchase certificates through the Hadassah Hub: Super
South office. Contact Angie King at The Hub office at 678-443-2961 to place your orders. Remember to identify yourself
as a Mt. Scopus member. Purchase HMO cards by contacting Regine Rosenfelder at 404-6331849 or [email protected]. Help support Hadassah's great work by purchasing cards and certificates for all occasions.
For more information about Mt. Scopus and to view photos, click here. Like us on Facebook.
Health Professionals
President: Ellen Sichel
The Health Professionals group has members who hail from all over metro Atlanta and range in age from 24
to 65 plus. Our members are affiliated with the health professions as nurses, physicians, pharmacists,
audiologists, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, public health workers,
radiology technologists, social workers, electrologists, dental hygienists and professionals in other allied
health fields. Our programs are health oriented and timely with member or guest speakers sharing their
expertise and experiences on health issues of interest to our members.
Mandalas – Sunday, April 3, 1:00 p.m. Learn about mandalas as a form of healing and meditation in this enriching
interactive program. Facilitated by Emily Siegel, LMSW. At Amy's Place: A New Memory Care Café, 14 Sloan Street,
Roswell, GA
Open Board Meeting – Sunday, March 13, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunrise@Huntcliff.
For more information about the Health Professionals and to view photos, click here.
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Metulla
President: Nancy Schwartz
Metulla members reside in Dunwoody, Roswell, Norcross, Alpharetta, Duluth, Cumming and Suwanee.
Programs are held in the daytime, evenings and Sundays. Programming is varied and includes mitzvah
projects, a monthly Jewish book review club, theater outings, mah jongg tournaments, dining out.
New Member Brunch – Sunday, March 13, 11:00 a.m. At the home of Randi Mazer. For more information, contact
Anita Otero, [email protected], or Sharyn Lazarnick, [email protected].
Mikveh Tour and Program – Tuesday, March 15, 1:00 p.m. At MaCoM, the new Metro Atlanta Community Mikveh,
learn about the new mikveh and organization, as well as new ways to make use of the mikveh. Contact Ruth Berg for
more information, at [email protected].
Passover Tasters – Saturday, April 2, 7:00 p.m. Come with husband or date or solo – just come! Location TBD.
Beatles Show – Wednesday, April 6, 7:00 p.m. Georgia Ensemble Theatre. Tickets $18 each. Contact Gail Golden,
[email protected].
SAVE THE DATE! Sunday, September 11: Fashion Show, Luncheon and Silent Auction. Country Club of the South,
starring grandmas and grandchildren!
ON THE SAME PAGE BOOK CLUB:
Friday, March 18 – The Devil in Jerusalem, by Naomi Ragen
For further information or to RSVP, contact Barbara Shoulberg at [email protected].
Keep in Shape by walking with Metulla on Friday mornings at 9 a.m. The Greenway, Northpoint, next to Ethan
Allen. Call Nan, 770-754-3176, or Barb, 770-729-9323, Thursday night to confirm.
The Crafty Ladies: Organized by Gayle Kranz and Cheryl Bloom, this group meets on selected Fridays at 10:30 a.m. to
work on projects such as knitting hats for chemo patients and sewing stuffed animals for children in the hospital.
Please email Cheryl Bloom at [email protected] to get added to our email list.
Cards and Certificates: Buying Hadassah greeting cards and certificates supports Hadassah’s important work while
purchasing something that is always needed. Cards begin at $2 each. Certificates are available at every category of
giving starting at $5 each. To purchase a card or certificate, in honor or in memory of a special person, contact Rhea
Schwartz at [email protected].
For more information about Metulla and to view photos, click here. Like us on Facebook.
Nes Harim
Nes Harim members live in Atlanta's Northern Arc: Dunwoody, Sandy Springs, Alpharetta, Roswell, Duluth,
East Cobb, and Norcross. Programming varies to accommodate many interests with evening and weekend
events.
Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteer positions are available and calling your name. If you are interested in learning
more about ways to get involved, please send an email to [email protected].
Support Nes Harim: Birthday and Anniversary Cards & More. New Year’s cards, greeting cards and certificates are
also available through Judy Ledger at [email protected].
For more information about Nes Harim and to view photos, click here. Like us on Facebook.
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Ketura
President: Amy Jampol
The Ketura Group resides mainly in the northern arc including: Dunwoody, Sandy Springs, Doraville, NE
Atlanta, East Cobb and Buckhead. Diverse programming takes place evenings and Sundays and some
weekdays.
Upcoming:
Wednesday, April 6 – Passover Tasting. At the home of Susanne Tabor; details to follow. Check the Ketura page of
the GAH website for RSVP information and updates.
Ketura Book Groups
Evening Group:
Monday, March 21 – All the Light You Cannot See, by Anthony Doerr
Contact Nancy St. Lifer at 404/862-2238 for more information.
Daytime Group:
Thursday, April 14 – The Boys in the Boat, by Daniel James Brown
Meetings take place every other month at 10:30 a.m. at the Hadassah office. Contact Edie Friedman at
[email protected].
HMO Cards and Certificates: Help support Hadassah’s great work by purchasing greeting cards and certificates for
all occasions. Rita Goldstein and Helen Ehrlich are ready to help you with all your greeting card and certificate needs.
Contact Rita at 770-509-3354 or [email protected], or Helen at 404/402-8416 or
[email protected].
Knit and Crochet: Members create pieces and collect toiletries, women’s and children’s clothing, household items,
and toys for the Atlanta Day Shelter for Women and Children, Inc. on the second Tuesday evening of each month, 7:309:00 p.m. Hadassah members in good standing from all groups are welcome to join us. The next meeting will take
place on March 8. Don't forget to bring your hand-made items. To RSVP or for more information on creating and/or
donating items, please contact chairperson Reba Herzfeld at 770/394-3731 or [email protected].
For more information about Ketura and to view photos, click here.
MEMBERSHIP MATTERS
Visit www.hadassah.org/atlanta to learn more about GAH groups. For questions or more information, please contact
GAH Membership Team Leaders Annie Kohut ([email protected]) or Susan Berkowitz ([email protected])
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OPPORTUNITIES FOR GIVING
We have many, many giving opportunities to help each of you find your way to support Hadassah.
Please contact Cheryl Gordon at [email protected] for additional information.
A MESSAGE FROM RITA LOVENTHAL, Major Gifts Chair
Friends,
I am excited to announce that in January Hadassah National was notified by the Million Dollar Round Table [of the
insurance industry] that the organization is the recipient of a $5000 grant! The money was awarded as part of the MDRT
Worldwide Grant Program. Imagine how much good our organization can do with that $5000!
Do you know of sources for grants and awards like this one? Lots of industries give them; and maybe yours or your spouse’s
is one of them. Sniff around to see what is out there, won’t you? I will happily do the legwork and fill out all the necessary
papers, if it means bringing unexpected funds to support Hadassah’s works!
B’shalom,
Rita
Chocolate Fundraiser
Looking for the perfect gift to express your love or best wishes?
Support Hadassah with the Taste of Chocolate
Chef Brulée’s delicious artisan chocolates are works of art that look as beautiful as they taste. Behind every work of art is an artist. The
artist of Chef Brulée Chocolates and Gâteaux is talented chocolatier Natalya Shapiro. And every box of chocolates is a work of art, a
sensual combination of taste and beauty.
Chocolatier Natalya will donate 10% to support the great work of Hadassah in Israel and in the US for all in-store purchases and on-line
orders of chocolate candies, truffles, and cakes. Remember to use the promotion code “Hadassah” if ordering online and mention
Hadassah when purchasing in-store.
Chef Brulée-Chocolates make a great gift for all occasions for someone you love or appreciate. You can pick and choose your own
customized box of Chef Brulée chocolates on our interactive Create-Your-Own Box. Chef Brulée ships via UPS next day delivery. Each
chocolate candy is hand-placed in a decorative gift box, which is then placed inside a protective, crush-proof tray. Your order is then
packed in an insulated shipping box with a gel ice pack.
Visit http://www.chefbrulee.com/gallery or https://www.facebook.com/PastryAndCakes/photos_stream to admire the handcrafted
chocolates in a rainbow of colors and in countless shapes and sizes. Chef Brulée-Chocolates and Gâteaux is located at 1140 Alpharetta
Street #500, Roswell GA 30075. Orders may be placed in person, online or over the phone (404-953-0369).
For more information about this Hadassah fundraiser, please contact: GAH Health Professionals Co-VPs of Fundraising, Veronika Barash
at [email protected], 678-230-4235 or Lee Tanenbaum at [email protected], 678-310-0873.
Downloadable flyer>>.
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Support Young Judaea Scholarships
By Supporting Young Judaea Scholarships
Give a child a Young Judaea camp experience
Help a teen participate in a Young Judaea Israel Program
Ensure Jewish continuity and future leadership
MAKE A DONATION!*
YOU CAN RECEIVE THESE FABULOUS BRACELETS IN GRATITUDE!
Name__________________________________________________________ Phone_____________________________________________
Address
Would you like to receive a bracelet(s) in gratitude for your donation*? __ Yes __ No If YES, as part of your
payment, you can receive:
1 bracelet for $25 payment; 2 bracelets for $48 payment; 3 bracelets for $70 payment
Enclosed is my check for $_________________ (please make checks payable to Hadassah)
I would like to pay by:
__ Visa __ MasterCard __ Amex ___ Discover
Total Amount to be Charged: $___________
Card # ___________________________________ Expiration Date: __________
CVC #_____________
Name on Card___________________________ Signature ____________________________________________
Chapter/Group City/State/Zip __________________________________________________________________________________________________
Indicate type of bracelet and quantity: ____ chamsa ____ star _____ lion
©2015 Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc. Hadassah is a registered trademark of
Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc.
Units receive 100% fundraising goal credit for full donation/payment amount.
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Cards and Certificates
Commemorate a special occasion and support Hadassah at the same time by sending Hadassah cards and certificates.
Attractive greeting cards and certificates for all occasions (including memorials) are available from the Hadassah HUB office
(678-443-2961) or from your Group’s Card/Certificate Chair. Cards are $2.00 each and Memorial or “In Honor Of”
certificates are available for donations of $10.00 and up. Certificates can also be ordered easily on-line at
www.hadassah.org. (Click on “Donate” and follow the prompts.) If you need any assistance, please call the GAH office.
Jewish National Fund Trees
Please remember that you can order JNF trees through Hadassah. Trees are now $18 each and may be ordered through the
Hadassah Greater Atlanta office by mail (with check payable to “Hadassah”) or by phone (678-443-2961) with a credit card. Our
office offers a generous price-break ($36 instead of $54) for a three-tree certificate.
Click here to easily make your tree purchases on-line (at $18/tree). The on-line ordering site offers price-breaks on five- and 10tree certificates. Please call the Hadassah HUB office at 678-443-2961 if you have any questions.
Thank you for your continued support of Hadassah and the JNF.
Keepers of the Gate
If you’re interesting in becoming a Keeper or in finding out about becoming a Keeper,
contact your group Keeper chair or GAH Keeper Development Chair Sue Rothstein at [email protected]
Find more details plus an enrollment form HERE.
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Chai Society Annual Giving
The new Chai Society Program lets you choose where you want to make your financial impact!
Giving levels for Chai Society range from $15/month (or $180 annually) up to $83.25/month (or $999 annually).
Find more details plus an enrollment form HERE.
If you are currently a Circle of Recognition member at the “Heroine” level ($100/year), please consider “stepping up” to the
Chai Society (minimum $180/year) at this time.
Please call the Hadassah HUB office at 678-443-2961 to let us know you are stepping up or for more information.
IN THE COMMUNITY
AJMF7!
AJMF7 Spotlights Interfaith Acts, Courts Young Audiences
The 7th Annual Atlanta Jewish Music Festival (AJMF7) kicks into full swing this spring with a diverse line-up of local, national
and international Jewish musicians. This year’s festival runs March 10-27 and features 16 events in Jewish and public
venues across the Greater Atlanta area.
From Opening Night Jazz sets by the award-winning, New York based Hadar Noiberg Trio to the inaugural Teen Battle of the
Bands finale event, AJMF7 has something for everyone!
This year’s performances go far beyond the traditional Klezmer to include the exotic, spiritual music of Canadian vocalist
Aviva Chernick, playful children’s songs by interfaith duo Andrew & Polly, powerful beats by funkadelic DJs FSQ Chuck “Da
Fonk” Fishman and Sa’d “Hourchild” Ali (nephew of George Clinton) and infectious grooves stemming from the unlikely mix
of Yemenite folk music and Electronic Dance by Arab Israeli group A-WA.
Visit AJMF online at www.atlantajmf.org for details on the program offerings.
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NCJW Reading Program
Do you have an hour, one morning a week, to make a difference in someone's life?
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is looking for volunteers to help
Kindergarteners to third graders improve their reading skills.
The smiles of the children will make your day!!
Contact: Nathalie Neville, Director of Membership and Volunteer Services, [email protected], 404/843-9600.
Women’s Crisis Loan Fund
JIFLA (Jewish Interest Free Loan of Atlanta) recently launch its Women's Crisis Loan Fund. This
Fund, supported in part by a recent grant from the Jewish Women’s Fund of Atlanta will serve as a
safety net for women facing financial obstacles as a result of losing their independence and
capacity to fulfill their potential as professionals, citizens and mothers. In many cases, women who
are newly divorced, have had family reversals or health issues or are single mothers often find
themselves in a temporary financially challenging situation and are particularly vulnerable. Nicole
Wiesen, MSW, has joined JIFLA as a volunteer as Community Resource Specialist. She is licensed as
an LCSW in Florida and California and will focus on intake and consulting in matters related to
the Women’s Crisis Loan Fund. More details.
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