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.
Please join us for an evening of connection, conversation, and inspiration with Hadassah CEO Ellen Finkelstein—a dynamic and inspiring leader dedicated to supporting our volunteers and lay leadership. A light dinner will be served.
Join us for an informative and lively heart-healthy evening. WomenHeart Champion Marla Kalish will educate us on women's heart health. After the presentation, we'll get our hearts going with a fun Zumba class with Zumba instructor Melissa Kerpel.
Join us for two informative programs: "The Rise of Contemporary Antisemitism: How Did We Get to This Moment?" with Avi Ben-Hur and "Antisemitism: What Can We Do? What Are We Doing?" with moderator Kate Lukaszewicz and a panel of leading professionals
Join old friends, make new friends, and celebrate Hadassah while being inspired by Dr. Uri Hadelsberg, Hadassah Medical Organization staff member and spine fellow at the Miller School of Medicine at the University of Miami.
Please join us for an exciting book discussion with Ronald H. Balson, New York Times bestselling and National Jewish Book Award-winning author. Ronald will speak about his most recent novel The Righteous and lead a book discussion with attendees.
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 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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