Overview
Welcome to Hadassah Chicago-North Shore, where women across the greater Chicagoland area come together to make a tangible difference in our world. Together, we are advocating for women and families here in the US and in Israel, healing and saving lives through supporting Hadassah’s hospitals in Israel, furthering our Jewish learning, growing our leadership skills and nurturing one another.
Regardless of your age or life stage, there is a place for you to feel at home among our 11,000 members and 16 chapters. Together, we are making miracles happen. Take a look at what we’re doing and join us today.
Message from the
Region President
Welcome to Hadassah Chicago-North Shore! We are filled to the brim with creative, insightful, diligent women who move Hadassah’s mission forward every day. If you are not already a member, please join us. The 11,000 members and Associates in our region live all over the Chicagoland area and represent every age and stage of life. If you are already a member, I encourage you to try at least one new something with Hadassah this year.
Calendar of Events
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“Avaaz” at the Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Chicago-North Shore
Hadassah in the City
Jan 30, 2025
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Jan 30, 2025
Join us for an amazing theatrical experience celebrating the Iranian-Jewish immigrant experience through traditions and humor. Written and performed by Emmy Award nominee Michael Shayan and directed by Tony Award nominee Moritz von Stuelpnagel.
Games Day: Mah Jongg, Canasta, and Beyond
Chicago-North Shore
Gibora
Sep 7, 2025
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Sep 7, 2025
Please join us at our action-packed Games Day. Enjoy a beautiful dairy brunch. Snacks will be available throughout the day. Purchase your prize tickets; they will be drawn throughout the afternoon. There will also be a silent auction.
Writing While Jewish: Fighting Antisemitism On and Off the Page
Chicago-North Shore
Hadassah in the City
Sep 10, 2025
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Sep 10, 2025
Join us along with bestselling author Alison Hammer, one half of the writing duo Ali Brady with Bradeigh Godfrey, as she speaks on what it is like to be a Jewish author in these heightened and turbulent times. Q&A to follow presentation.
65th Anniversary Celebration
Chicago-North Shore
North Boundary
Sep 14, 2025
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Sep 14, 2025
Join us for a celebration featuring a dairy luncheon and musical entertainment by The Swingin' Sisters. In honor of our anniversary, the Gandel Rehabilitation Center at Hadassah Hospital Mount Scopus will receive any donations from this event.
Evolve Hadassah’s An Evening with Author Alina Rubin
Chicago-North Shore
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Sep 18, 2025
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Sep 18, 2025
Join us for an evening with Alina Rubin, historical fiction author, book coach, and speaker. She will discuss coming to the United States from the Soviet Union, how she got in touch with her Jewish roots, and wrote the novel "Abigail's Song."
Hadassah Social: Come Be Social With Us!
Chicago-North Shore
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Sep 21, 2025
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Oct 9, 2025
Join us and forge new friendships and build community as we bring in the New Year with pre-Rosh Hashanah apple picking and come together to celebrate Sukkot and Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Sharsheret.
Brunch in the Booth
Chicago-North Shore
Aviva/Lilah
Oct 12, 2025
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Oct 12, 2025
Join us to celebrate Sukkot and enjoy a delicious brunch with friends. We will welcome seven ushpizot (matriarchal sukkah guests) to our booth: Sarah, Miriam, Deborah, Hannah, Abigail, Esther, and Henrietta Szold, to share their stories with us.
Miracles of Hadassah
Chicago-North Shore
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Oct 23, 2025
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Oct 23, 2025
Join us as we pay tribute to Michele and Brian Rubin for their leadership, generosity, and commitment to Hadassah. Our featured speakers will be Hadassah National President Carol Ann Schwartz and Past National President of Hadassah Marcie Natan.
21st Annual Linda Hafft Mah Jongg Tournament
Chicago-North Shore
Henrietta Szold
Nov 9, 2025
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Nov 9, 2025
Join us at our annual tournament. Enjoy a hot and cold dairy brunch (which includes lox). Receive a gift when you arrive and enjoy snacks during game play. Enter prize drawings to win prizes you select in the drawings! Enjoy prizes galore!
Agam
Aviva/Lilah
Chai
Chaverot
Gibora
Hadassah in the City
Henrietta Szold
Highland Park
Hillah
Kadima
Ketura
Nehara
North Boundary
Tamar-Modin
West Suburban
Wilmette
Board Members
President
Francine Ephraim
Organization/Executive VP
Sharon Lasko
Organization/Executive VP
Vicki White
Secretary
Gina Maling
Secretary
Deborah Sandlow
Treasurer
Sheryl Ackerson
Fundraising VP/Coor
Michelle Leon
Fundraising VP/Coor
Aimee Shemano-Krupp
Membership/Outreach VP/Coor
Nina Friedman
Membership/Outreach VP/Coor
Melissa Nguyen
Membership/Outreach VP/Coor
Susan Packard
Leadership Chair/VP
Ellen Eichen Kroot
Education and Advocacy VP
Barbara Ezell
Education and Advocacy VP
Ester Goldfarb
Education and Advocacy VP
Rachel Gruenberg
Education and Advocacy VP
Rosely Kaiser
Education and Advocacy VP
Rachel Sapinsley
Area VP/Advisor
Kay Friedman
Area VP/Advisor
Frances Givertz
Area VP/Advisor
Greta Rothschild
Advocacy Chair
Karyn Davidman
Advocacy Chair
Jeanette Zemsky
Health and Wellness Chair
Amy Lallas
Major Gifts/Founders Chair
Esther Berman
Major Gifts/Founders Chair
Marlene Kaplan
Social Media Chair
Kim Preston