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.
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.
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.
Join us as we welcome Ashley Plotnick for a conversation on joy as a skill and how it can be applied in everyday life. Afterwards, we will create a bracelet featuring intention stones and reflection beads, a meaningful reminder of joy and resilience.
Join our Education Committee for a panel discussion about new and award-winning Jewish books to have on your to-read list, led by Moderator Rachel Kamin. Local librarians and members of the Association of Jewish Libraries will comprise our panel.
Join us as we welcome the month of Nisan, a time of new beginnings. Guest stylist Charna Grais will offer guidance on refreshing our style for the season. Together, we’ll explore how choices in what we wear can reflect confidence and beauty.
Join us and bring your favorite Passover dish, plated and with a serving utensil, to share with your friends. Beverages will be provided. Prize-drawing tickets will be sold at the event for some fun Passover-themed items.
Join us for an evening of light appetizers and wine with a poetry reading from "Laughing in Yiddish" by author Jamie Wendt. "Laughing in Yiddish" takes readers to the shtetls of Russia's Pale of Settlement to look into the lives of Jewish women.
Join us for a discussion on global antisemitism. The American Jewish Committee (AJC) is the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, creating trusted partnerships with leaders around the world to ensure Jews and Israel are safe and thrivin
Join us for an evening as we sip, eat delicious soup, and schmooze with Dr. Anna Hertsberg, renowned interventional cardiologist. Dr. Hertsberg's specialty is cardiovascular disease. Dessert to follow.
Join us for an artistic afternoon where you will create your own 4x4" mosaic! All tools and materials will be supplied, but feel free to bring any bits of glass, beads, metal, or ceramic that you want to use. Space is limited.
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
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