Overview
We’re pleased to welcome you to Hadassah Great Plains, home to nearly 10,000 women, in 25 chapters, from Ohio to Kansas and Kentucky to Wisconsin. We are committed to furthering the lifesaving work of Hadassah in the US, Israel and around the world. Through education, advocacy, leadership and fundraising, we help keep Hadassah’s lifesaving work a reality around the globe. Locally, programs are fun, interesting and timely, and we’re always open to new ideas. Perhaps you’d like to virtually enjoy an interactive art program? Or maybe a book discussion with an author is more your style? Regardless of your interest, you're certain to enjoy your time with us at Hadassah Great Plains. We would love to welcome you. Join us today.
Message from the
Region President
Hadassah Great Plains welcomes you to our website for current information about region and chapter activities. It is our goal to highlight our efforts that empower our members to work toward Hadassah policy priorities: strengthening the US-Israel relationship, combating antisemitism and promoting women’s health. Our region represents 12 states, 40 chapters and over 12,600 members who give their talents to creatively bring our members together for these common goals.
Message from the
Region President
Welcome to Hadassah Great Plains! I am honored to serve as region president. Our region has a rich history of amazing women and engaging programming. When we can, we gather in person in our communities to learn, advocate and have fun while supporting the mission of Hadassah. We now have programming online and available to the entire region. We are a vibrant organization making a difference in the world, and we would love to have you join us.
Calendar of Events
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
The Courageous Children of the Czech Kindertransport
Great Plains
Minneapolis St. Paul
Apr 7, 2024
—
Apr 7, 2024
Join us virtually as we hear from award-winning author Caren Stelson and acclaimed illustrator Selina Alko to discuss their book, told from the collective perspective of the children who were rescued from Czechoslovakia on the eve of World War II.
Women Speaking Out - Advocacy & Empowerment Rally
Great Plains
.
Apr 14, 2024
—
Apr 14, 2024
Stay home and join us for a virtual rally! Learn advocacy strategies and effective methods of engagement with community members and our elected officials. Featuring guest speaker Diana Diner, Zionist Educator, Hadassah Advocacy Division.
#EndTheSilence, Hear Our Voice Community Workshop
Great Plains
Louisville
Apr 28, 2024
—
Apr 28, 2024
Join us for a community workshop on education, advocacy, and healing from the sexual violence against Israeli women on October 7, consisting of a meaningful conversation on gender-based violence (GBV) as a tactic of war.
Mahj-A-Thon Tournament
Great Plains
Minneapolis St. Paul
May 5, 2024
—
May 5, 2024
Join us for our Mahj-A-Thon Tournament! You will need your 2024 mahj card to play. Special prize drawing -one free prize ticket per reservation. Additional prize drawing tickets available for purchase. Shop our craft co-op! Limited capacity.
Celebrate Yom Ha'atzma’ut Like an Israeli
Great Plains
.
May 15, 2024
—
May 15, 2024
Bring your whole family to a celebratory ceremony for Yom Ha'atzma’ut, Israeli Independence Day! Wear your favorite blue & white clothing, bring an Israeli flag, experience a traditional ceremony, including prayers and texts, singing Hatikvah, etc.
Antisemitism: A Difficult Conversation
Great Plains
Elgin
Jun 9, 2024
—
Jun 9, 2024
Trent Spoolstra, ADL Midwest Associate Regional Director, will speak about types of antisemitism and areas where it is most prevalent, and offer guidance about effective ways to address verbal assault or misinformed individuals. Q&A to follow.
Barrington Area
Cedar Rapids-Iowa City
Cincinnati
Columbus
Dayton
Elgin
Greater Indianapolis
Greater Kansas City
Greater Kansas City|Physicians Council
Green Bay-Ella Sauber
Illiana
Lake Superior
Lexington
Louisville
Madison, Rachel S. Jastrow
Mid-Missouri Deborah
Milwaukee
Minneapolis St. Paul
Northwest
Sioux City
Springfield, IL
St. Louis
Wichita
Board Members
President
Elaine Silver
Organization/Executive VP
Evelyn Levine
Secretary
Barb Stras
Treasurer
Lorraine Robinson
Fundraising VP/Coor
Randy Heidenfelder
Membership/Outreach VP/Coor
Marian Kaplan
Education and Advocacy VP
Corliss Karasov
Area VP/Advisor
Judith Eglash
Area VP/Advisor
Brenda Freedman
Area VP/Advisor
Lynn Furness
Area VP/Advisor
Randy Heidenfelder
Area VP/Advisor
Carol Herzog
Area VP/Advisor
Natalie Silverman
Area VP/Advisor
Nancy Zimmerman
Advocacy Chair
Cheryl Whatley
Annual Giving/Chai Society Chair
Deborah Sternfeld
Annual Giving/Keepers of the Gate Chair
Laurie B. Serber
Associates Chair
Earl Sternfeld
Board Member at Large
Helene Fox
Board Member at Large
Deborah Goodbinder
Board Member at Large
Evelyn Lowenthal
Board Member at Large
Rita Shapiro
Capital Campaign Chair
Joyce Fulps
Fundraising Board Member at Large
Linda Spitzer Gavatin
HMO Chair
Tobe Snow
Jewish National Fund Chair
Carol Thor
Major Gifts/Founders Chair
Jean Friedman
Planned Giving & Estates Chair
Evelyn Lowenthal
Professional Councils Chair
Elizabeth Levine
Social Media Chair
Carol Ann Schwartz
Young Judaea Chair
Laurie B. Serber
Youth Aliyah Chair
Sharon Star