Come explore some of the exciting innovations that will help shape our future and the future of Israel and Hadassah.
We will look at issues from all perspectives and explore innovative solutions and opportunities that are available to us as individuals and to our organization as we navigate today’s challenges.
Enjoy the exquisite Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa in Hollywood, Florida. This resort hotel is located on one of the most beautiful beaches in the country. It is a popular vacation destination with luxurious resort accommodations.
Pre-Convention programs are available to all Hadassah Convention attendees. Begin Convention early Sunday afternoon with stimulating educational experiences. Here is just a taste of Convention 2010!
PRE-CONVENTION PROGRAMS
- Welcome and orientation for first-time delegates
- Meet authors and writers
- See a kosher cooking demonstration
- Meet other young women at an exciting Young Women’s event
- Join the Hadassah Associates for a fun Intracoastal Cruise and Brunch
CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS
- Festive delegates’ reception “Sunny Florida Style with a Latin Flavor”
- Inspiring opening to celebrate Hadassah
- Opportunities to meet HMO doctors
- Compelling presentations by US and Israeli political figures
- Exciting live-feed from the Project Plenary reaching the entire country and Israel
- Stimulating speakers on The Power of Women in Philanthropy
- Informative networking sessions on the Impact of Leadership
- Interactive National Business Meeting
- Fascinating look at Israel’s unrivaled successes with start-up companies
- Rejuvenating morning offerings of prayer, beach yoga and water aerobics
- Gala evening of dancing and entertainment
NURSES
Come to Convention and earn 1.5 CEU's for the following program:
360° of Fighting Breast Cancer: The Power of Courage and Activism
Monday, July 26, 2010
8:45 am -10:30 am
Great Hall in the Westin Diplomat
BRING your RN LICENSE number with you- Sign in sheets, the eval forms and the CEU certificates will be waiting. 610-348-9695 for any questions or concerns! Rita Lourie-Galena, MSN. MPH, RN Hadassah Nurses Council
Riveting Speakers, Critical Topics
THE WORLD VS. ISRAEL
Condemnation is being hurled at Israel from every corner of the globe for boarding ships in the flotilla that challenged Israel's blockade of Gaza. Two outstanding experts will address the complex issues of Israel's relationship with the world at our 95th National Convention.
GIDI GRINSTEIN, founder and president of the Reut Institute, will discuss The Delegitimization Challenge: Why are Israel's enemies so successful in branding Israel as a pariah state? In undermining Israel's right to exist? How can we confront these challenges? What concrete actions can we take?
(Tuesday plenary session, 10:30 am – 11:15 am)
PROFESSOR GIL TROY, Ph.D., McGill University history professor, journalist, Young Judaea alumnus and author of Why I am a Zionist: Israel, Jewish Identity and the Challenges of Today, poses the question: “Is loving Israel enough?” How do Zionists reconcile their love of Israel with disagreements about specific actions or policies? (Sunday pre-Convention session, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm)
IN DEPTH:
Two Exemplary Convention Sessions:
360° of Israeli Innovation:
The Power of a Nation
Dan Senor, co-author of the New York Times bestseller Start Up Nation: The Story of Israel's Economic Miracle, will keynote and moderate an exciting session about Israel's unprecedented entrepreneurial success. And meet Dr. Einat Zisman, CEO, Hadasit, who will talk about stunning innovations in medicine from HMO.
360° of Fighting Breast Cancer:
The Power of Courage
Ambassador Nancy Brinker, Founder of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, will join forces with Dr. Tamar Sella of Hadassah's Breast Imaging Center and other distinguished panelists to discuss new approaches to prevent, fight and cure breast cancer. Hadassah and Susan G. Komen for the Cure® recently formed a partnership to expand breast cancer awareness in Israel.
ISSUES THAT MATTER
Convention Sessions to Make You Think on Sunday, July 25th
“I Love Israel, But. . . “
Professor Gil Troy, renowned author, thinker and Zionist, leads a pre interactive session asking: “How do Zionists reconcile their love of Israel with disagreements about specific actions or policies? Is loving Israel enough?”
Self Empowerment: Rabbi Shmuley Boteach Presents Kosher Sex
Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, author and television host, will discuss his international blockbuster book, Kosher Sex. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the Rabbi, ask questions, and get expert advice. Sponsored by The Young Women of Hadassah and the Member & Community Development Division. Additional charge; pre-registration required.
Love Shouldn’t Hurt
This workshop with Deborah Rosenbloom, Esq., Program Director, Jewish Women International and Linda Altshuler, Director, The Hadassah Foundation, will provide resources and a Jewish context for parents to help their daughters identify and develop healthy relationships. It is based on two national curricula -- Love Shouldn’t Hurt and Strong Girls, Healthy Relationships – funded by grants from The Hadassah Foundation.
Spirited Cruise: Everyone Welcome
Brunch cruise and fabulous home tour on the Intracoastal. Mingle with Hadassah leadership, Associates, delegates and their families. While you relax and network, your will also gain insight about Hadassah today and the organization’s future direction. Sponsored by the Hadassah Associates. All aboard!
Additional charge; pre-registration required.
MONDAY, July 26
will be a jam-packed, emotion-filled day
that will take your breath away
START with a complimentary continental breakfast. Meet and greet delegates from across the nation, 7:45 am-8:45 am.
CONTINUE with ★ PLENARY: 360° of Fighting Breast Cancer: The Power of Courage & Activism featuring distinguished medical experts and the dynamic Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker, Founder and President, Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. They’ll discuss new findings, new partnerships and new approaches in the fight against breast cancer. 9:00 am-10:30 am.
THEN ★ PLENARY: 360° of Hadassah Projects: The Power of Hadassah Members will introduce you to some delightful young people whose lives you have changed forever through our projects: Youth Aliyah, Young Judaea and Hadassah College Jerusalem. And hear from Russell Robinson, CEO of Jewish National Fund, Hadassah’s partner in making Israel bloom for 84 years. 10:30am-12:15 pm Following lunch break and lunchtime forums…
GET READY FOR ★ PLENARY: 360° of Global Innovation: The Power of Hadassah Medical Organization. HMO General Director Prof. Shlomo Mor-Yosef and a team of world-class Hadassah doctors will fill you in on the latest groundbreaking, news making, research from Hadassah, and introduce you to patients who are alive today because of your support, and the caring and commitment of the extraordinary medical staff at Hadassah. 2:15 pm-4:15 pm
MOVE ON TO a choice of three fabulous breakout sessions, where you can “meet the docs” from HMO; meet the leaders and young people from our youth projects, or discuss with Rabbi Lauren Berkun what it means to be a modern-day Esther. 4:30-5:30
AND LIFT A GLASS at the Project Receptions (additional fee) to mix and mingle with leadership and guests from the projects in an intimate environment. Each Project will have its own room—and you’re invited to all three! 6:00 pm-7:00 pm
WIND UP THE DAY at the Founders Dinner (invitation only, 7:30 pm-11:00pm) or Comedy Central (additional fee, 8:30 pm-10:00pm) to hear comedian Joel Chasnoff and international singing sensation Doug Crosley.
Then get a good night’s sleep…Tuesday will hold more excitement!
