National Events Calendar

Spring Awakening Pledge Dinner

The Red Bank Chapter of Hadassah marks a new season of support for Hadassah Hospital and Hadassah's many other programs with it annual Pledge dinner, the Spring Awakening. The Salt Creek Grille in Rumson is the venue for what promises to be a lovely

May Happy Hour with Adira

Wind down the week with a lively get together!

A Chocolate Tasting & Making Experience

Chamberlain's Chocolate Factory will host us as we learn about the different types of chocolates and make some of our own, including delicious chocolate bark with a variety of toppings.

Event Name: Discussion on Sephardic and Ashkenazic customs

Join us for an enlightening discussion comparing Sephardic and Ashkenazic customs with Rabbi Steve Golden of the Sephardic Temple of Cedarhurst!

Book and Author Luncheon

We are proud to present Meryl Ain, who will discuss her new book Shadows We Carry.

GODMOTHERS' SPECIAL BENEFIT FOR YOUTH ALIYAH 2023

Youth Aliyah Godmothers Event Would you like to make an additional donation for Youth Aliyah? In addition to your registration fee of $18, we welcome donations to the Youth Aliyah which is fully tax deductible.

B'yachad's Holocaust Remembrance - We Can Never Forget

Holocaust Remembrance. We can never forget. Join us as survivor, Joseph Alexander shares his experience. Unfortunately there are not too many survivors with us today to share their stories. Joseph is 100 years old, and survived 11 concentration camps

Advocacy Event

Learn from our National Advocacy Chairs how Hadassah’s priorities regarding Israel, antisemitism, healthcare, and more impact each of us in the Greater Southwest Region. Specific actions and tools will be provided so that you can get involved.

The State of Choice: Taking Action in a Post-Roe America - Seattle Edition

Learn what is happening in Washington State and what you can do to preserve reproductive rights. Featuring a conversation with Washington State Representative Tana Senn and Rabbi Yohanna Kinberg of Kol Ami. Moderated by Dr. Audrey L. Covner, DNP, JD,

Ice Cream Social and Havdalah

Join us at our closing meeting while we enjoy an ice cream social, followed by a special Havdalah service.

Hadassah Richmond Hikes! Byrd Park

Hadassah Hikes! invites all to a 3-mile easy hike of Byrd Park taking in such sites as Dogwood Dell, The Carillon and views of the James River culminating in refreshments at a Hadassah member's home.

Ice Cream Social

Join us at the Hadassah Greater Washington office for some ice cream and some socializing!

Book Club - One Hundred Saturdays by Michael Frank

One Hundred Saturdays by Michael Frank is a true and fascinating story about the Jewish Community of Rhodes as told by Stella Levi, a Holocaust survivor.

An Afternoon with our Life Members and Annual Givers

Join us for an afternoon luncheon with our life members and Annual Givers, honoring Ellen Burke.

Dor L'Dor Membership Brunch

Join us as we come together for a special inter-generational brunch at Pasha's Mediterranean Grill. Together, we'll honor new Members & Associates, as well as mothers, fathers, grandparents, aunts, uncles & siblings of Hadassah members.

Book & Author Brunch

Join us in person or on Zoom, for a wonderful book and author event with Shaunna J. Edwards and Alyson Richman, authors of "The Thread Collectors".

Metrowest Wine and Cheese and Book Swap

Description: Bring a book, take a book! Bring two, take two! Old members! New members! Stop by to reconnect and relax

Fused Glass

Join us as we create beautiful pieces of art using a variety of sizes, colors, and textures of glass.

Searching for Belonging: A Journey to Judaism

Did you ever wonder what motivates non-Jews to convert to Judaism? Meet Rabbi Viki Bedo as she shares her inspiring journey of discovering Judaism and deciding to lead a Jewish life. She is currently the assistant rabbi at Congregation Olam Tikvah.

JCC Israeli Film Festival

HNY is proud to be partnering for the closing film of the Israeli Film Festival on June 8: The Good Person. Q&A with producer Itak Akiray & reception to follow! Use Hadassah's code for a 50% off: hadassah50 (all lower case)

Baking Rugelach Cooking Night

Make and taste rugelach. We will bake together at a private home in Owings Mills. Registration is limited.

Hadassah North Shore Chapter Celebration Brunch

Come celebrate our new Chapter with new and old Hadassah friends, enjoy a delicious brunch, and sing along with our entertainers Larry Panzeri and Dave Magliozzi. (Larry sings and plays trumpet; Dave plays accordion.)

Hadassah Vermont Gala Annual Luncheon

Join us for Hadassah Vermont's Gala Annual Luncheon at Temple Sinai! Come be mesmerized by the talented Rob Mermin, who will entertain and educate us with his talk, The Parkinson’s Pantomime Project. Join us as we honor Lorna-Kay Peal and Myra Barovi

Pot Luck Dairy Brunch

At this event we will be recognizing Judy Silverman for organizing this wonderful Hadassah Fund Raiser, and also honoring all of those members, Associates, and Friends of Hadassah who have helped to make this so successful for the last 50 years.

Hate: Define it, Diffuse It...A Day to Explore, Learn and Act

Address in Amsterdam Author Talk

Join us as author Mary Fillmore discusses her book Address in Amsterdam. Address in Amsterdam is a historic fiction novel of Rachel Klein, a teenager in the Dutch resistance movement during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands.

Hadassah Cook-Off Competition

Join us to share one or more of your dishes. Guests will get to taste and vote!

Celebrating Israel's 75th Birthday!

Join us in Celebrating Israel's 75th Birthday at a private home overlooking the ocean in Palos Verdes. This lovely evening will include a gourmet Israeli dinner, live Israeli music and inspiration. With special guest Audrey Levine.

Gift Wrapping Golden Jubilee Potluck Brunch

Join us in celebrating decades of volunteer work by Hadassah gift wrapping at the Warwick Mall. Honoring Judy Silverman and the women and families who, through their holiday gift wrapping helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years.

7th Annual Jon Boskind Memorial Mah Jongg Tournament

Join us for an afternoon of fun, great prizes, and a delicious lunch. Enter for a chance to win jewelry, handbags, a coffeemaker, and many more wonderful prizes. Prize tickets are $2 each. Mah Jongg items will also be available for sale.

THE RADIANT WOMAN: Creating Your Best Health & Wellness with Marlyn Diaz, Certified Nutritionist, Wellness Educator and Author

Join us for an inspiring talk with certified nutritionist, wellness educator and author Marlyn Diaz, BSC Nutrition, CLE.

Let's Keep Moving! Emek Ha Ilanot Monthly Hiking Club

Advanced Level Hike at Upper Newton Canyon. The hike will be a moderate 4.5 mrt hike with approximately 1000' ceg. Bring water and wear lug-soled shoes. Meet in the parking lot.

Bubbles and Blooms

Join us as floral instructor "Flowergirl Traci" guides us through a fun, interactive class to create a summer inspired fresh flower arrangement, while sipping on bubbly!

Membership Appreciation Luncheon

Please join us for our annual Membership Appreciation event. We welcome you for an afternoon of camaraderie, good food, and entertainment, with karaoke and live music from the 50's by Frank "K" and Company.

June Meeting with Ruth Gursky

Joins us as Ruth Gursky, Hadassah National Board Member on the Youth Aliyah Team, talks about “Youth Aliyah Supports Ukrainian Refugees”

A Toast to Laurie

We are honoring Laurie Frankenthaler for her many years of volunteering, leadership, and devotion to Hadassah. If you choose, please send a tribute to Laurie and enclose it with your response. The rain date is June 15, 2023.

How Women Rise

An exciting and thought-provoking, coach-lead program tailored specifically for Hadassah members-featuring ICF Certified Coach Debbie Laxer! Join us to learn about career-limiting habits specific to women & how to cultivate making positive change!

"Jews in Film" hosted by Keith Crocker

This program focuses on the influence of Jewish immigrants on the United States film culture during the Golden Age of Hollywood and will highlight examples of Jewish Producers, Directors and Actresses. Contact Nassau@Hadassah.org for more information

Live with Elizabeth Graver, author of Kantika

Join us on Thursday, June 15 at 7 PM ET as Hadassah Magazine Executive Editor Lisa Hostein interviews award-winning author Elizabeth Graver about her new novel Kantika.

June OTSP

Join us for a discussion of "Signal Fires" by Dani Shapiro.

Candles and Cocktails with Evolve NYC

Have a drink, create a candle and make some new friends at Wick and Pour. Some drinks provided, but feel free to BYOB!

Rosh Chodesh Tamuz

Join us for an online get-together to explore the energies of the month Tamuz.

Musical Bingo

Please join us for a fun evening of Musical Bingo with a Live DJ calling out the musical tunes. Dinner and non-alcoholic drinks included.

Ruach Book Club-June

Join us for our book club! We will be discussing The Perfumist of Paris by Alka Joshi. Alka Joshi will facilitate. Book released March 28, 2023.

Tacos & Tequila

A casual evening outdoors at the home of a member, located in Woodland Hills. We will be serving snacks, tacos, beverages and have special guest comedian. During the event, we will also have a Hadassah educational program. This event will be outdoors

Bunco Night...That’s How We Roll!

Join Aviv Hadassah for a fun-filled evening playing Bunco and socializing with new and old friends. No experience necessary to play Bunco. Snacks will be served. Prizes will be awarded. Space is limited.

Sharon-Stoughton Membership Brunch

Join Hadassah Sharon-Stoughton for a Membership Brunch at Prowse Farm!

Wine & Cheese Get-Together

Join us for an afternoon of in-person camaraderie and delicious refreshments at this free and fun event. Our current Region President, Mandy Garver, will update us on Hadassah news and activities, aka the Power of Women Who Do! Guests are welcome!

Buon Gusto Organic olive oil farm to West Calendar

Join us for a tour at this organic olive farm in Ventura. Bring your family, friends, and a picnic lunch. Bring a dessert to share. Enjoy bocce ball, corn hole, the koi ponds, and the beautiful location!

Jewish Inland Empire Pioneers

Join us in learning more about this local Jewish history, featuring Cantor Jonathan L. Friedmann, Ph.D.

B’Shert Pool Party

End of the year pool party

Addressing Antisemitism Without Fear

A community-wide event to educate and inform about approaches to address antisemitism.

Tri City of Hadassah Author Speak

Join us as we discuss Marianne's Story; Marianne Strong's recounting of her remarkable journey: from a frightening escape from revolutionary Hungary in 1956 to living the dream in California, as told to Shirley Gilbert. Program followed by Q&A

Broadway! (Brooklyn Style)

A Performance of Excerpts from A.R. GURNEY'S "LOVE LETTERS" starring Enid and Jack Benezra. Light Dairy Lunch. Drawings. Family, friends & Associates are welcome.

Boston New Member Ice Cream Social

Join us for this Ice Cream Social Welcome Event for New Members!

Adventure Mini Golf Event

Join us for an afternoon of mini golf fun at Skokie Sports Park followed by an optional dinner at nearby Dengeos (cost of dinner not included in event fee). Bring your kids and grandkids - all are welcome! Weather permitting.

RiNo Arts District Mural Tour and Lunch

Join us for a walking tour of murals in Denver's RiNo (River North) Art District. Experience a fun day with a wonderful group of women.

Women and Words Book Club

Join us for a discussion of Woman on Fire by Lisa Barr. Held in person.

Film Discussion of "Grace of My Heart"

Join Solano Napa for this Zoom film discussion - We will each watch the movie at home and then discuss it on July 2.

July 2023 Symposium, Business Session & National Assembly Meetings

Join us for The Heart of Hadassah - Pride, Passion and Purpose July 9-11, 2023 in Chicago, IL

Annual Luncheon and Fashion Show

Join us for our Annual Luncheon and Fashion Show. Fashions will be presented by Popi's Place and Musical Entertainment will be provided by Louis Del Prete.

Pot Luck

Grab your favorite dish and join us for a social gathering.

Boulder Hadassah's Annual Ice Cream Social

Join Boulder Hadassah for our annual ice cream social. Bring a friend and/or make a new one. Come learn more!!

Gloria Kobrin Book Club

Join us for a discussion of Park Avenue Summer, by Renee Rosen.

Ruach Book Club-July

Join us for our book club! We will be discussing Hello, Sunshine by Laura Dave. Facilitated by Jamie.

Ma-Arav Mah Jongg Tournament

Join us for four rounds of play, light refreshments, a catered lunch by Salata, and lots of great prizes! Don't forget to bring your 2023 Mahjongg cards!

Hadassah Greater Denver Lunch 'n Learn

Part 3 of our series features Dr. Gina Brown, Senior Medical Director at Jansen Pharmaceutical Companies of J&J and currently developing new cancer drugs. She is an oncologist specializing in breast and gastrointestinal cancers. Bring your own lunch.

Ruach Book Club-August

Join us for our book club! We will be discussing Shanda: A Memoir of Shame and Secrecy by Letty Cottin Porgrebin. Facilitated by Sam.

Cruising on a Sunday Afternoon

Sail on the maiden voyage of the SS Hadassah MemberSHIP All Aboard: Sunday, August 20, 2023. Tropical drinks & snacks plus excursions to ports of call. No passport required but please preregister by August 16th, 2023

The Gateway Theatre presents "Jersey Boys"

This behind-the-music story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons will take you from the streets of Newark to the heights of stardom.

Women and Words Book Club

Join us for a discussion of Metropolis by B.A. Shapiro. Held in person.

Gloria Kobrin Book Club

Join us for a discussion of The Unanswered Letter, by Faris Cassell.

Ruach Book Club-September

Join us for our book club! We will be discussing Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin.

Mitzvah Book Club 2022-2023

Lively discussions on Zoom approximately every 4-6 weeks. We will meet in person as possible. Jewish themes and authors. Fiction and non-fiction. Members encouraged to participate in book choices. Every voice matters!

CL Expanding Horizons PLUS

Expanding Horizons PLUS A Series of interesting & diverse programs for your education and entertainment. Programs will be in-person or on Zoom.

Ruach Book Club-October

Join us for our book club! We will be discussing The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid: A Memoir by Bill Bryson. Facilitated by Marilyn.

Gloria Kobrin Book Club

Join us for a discussion of My Father’s Paradise: A Son’s Search for His Father’s Family, by Ariel Sabar.

Women and Words Book Club

Join us for a discussion of The Latecomer by Jean Hanff Korelitz. Held on Zoom.

Ruach Book Club-November

Join us for our book club! We will be discussing Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See. Facilitated by Sharon. Book release expected June 6, 2023.

Gloria Kobrin Book Club

Join us for a discussion of Tangled Vines: Greed, Murder, Obsession and an Arsonist In The Vineyards of California, by Frances Dinkelspiel.

Women and Words Book Club

Join us for a discussion of Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. Held on Zoom.