Overview
We’re pleased to welcome you to Hadassah Great Plains, home to nearly 10,000 women, in 25 chapters, from Ohio to Kansas and Kentucky to Wisconsin. We are committed to furthering the lifesaving work of Hadassah in the US, Israel and around the world. Through education, advocacy, leadership and fundraising, we help keep Hadassah’s lifesaving work a reality around the globe. Locally, programs are fun, interesting and timely, and we’re always open to new ideas. Perhaps you’d like to virtually enjoy an interactive art program? Or maybe a book discussion with an author is more your style? Regardless of your interest, you're certain to enjoy your time with us at Hadassah Great Plains. We would love to welcome you. Join us today.
Message from the
Region President
Welcome to Hadassah Great Plains! I am honored to serve as region president. Our region has a rich history of amazing women and engaging programming. When we can, we gather in person in our communities to learn, advocate and have fun while supporting the mission of Hadassah. We now have programming online and available to the entire region. We are a vibrant organization making a difference in the world, and we would love to have you join us.
Calendar of Events
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Annual Membership Coffee Klatch
Great Plains
Minneapolis St. Paul
Aug 6, 2023
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Aug 6, 2023
Join us for our Annual Membership Coffee Klatch. Guest speaker, St. Paul author Elisa Bernick, will discuss her book Departure Stories: Betty Crocker Made Matzoh Balls (and other lies). Incentives for new members!
A Conversation with Highland Park Mayor Nancy Rotering
Chicago-North Shore
Great Plains
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Sep 6, 2023
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Sep 6, 2023
Join us for a conversation with Nancy Rotering, who was elected the first woman Mayor of Highland Park, IL in 2011 and was recently re-elected to a fourth term. We will hear how she handled the shooting on July 4, 2022 and more.
Pathway to a Happy, Healthy Heart
Great Plains
Minneapolis St. Paul
Sep 10, 2023
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Sep 10, 2023
Join us as we learn about the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation and the latest research. Increase awareness of women’s heart health and explore nutrition recommendations for a healthy heart with guest speaker Gretchen Benson.
Elgin Hadassah Celebrates Youth Aliyah: Donor 2023
Great Plains
Elgin
Nov 5, 2023
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Nov 5, 2023
Join us as we welcome Marcie Natan, who will be speaking about Youth Aliyah students, Israel's next generation. Marcie Natan is the Chair of Youth Aliyah and a past National President of Hadassah. Zionism and love for Israel are in her heart.
Barrington Area
Cedar Rapids-Iowa City
Cincinnati
Columbus
Dayton
Elgin
Greater Indianapolis
Greater Kansas City
Greater Kansas City|Physicians Council
Green Bay-Ella Sauber
Illiana
Lake Superior
Lexington
Louisville
Madison, Rachel S. Jastrow
Mid-Missouri Deborah
Milwaukee
Minneapolis St. Paul
Northwest
Sioux City
Springfield, IL
St. Louis
Wichita
Board Members
President
Elaine Silver
Organization/Executive VP
Evelyn Levine
Secretary
Barb Stras
Treasurer
Lorraine Robinson
Fundraising VP/Coor
Randy Heidenfelder
Membership/Outreach VP/Coor
Marian Kaplan
Education and Advocacy VP
Corliss Karasov
Area VP/Advisor
Judith Eglash
Area VP/Advisor
Brenda Freedman
Area VP/Advisor
Lynn Furness
Area VP/Advisor
Randy Heidenfelder
Area VP/Advisor
Carol Herzog
Area VP/Advisor
Natalie Silverman
Area VP/Advisor
Nancy Zimmerman
Advocacy Chair
Cheryl Whatley
Annual Giving/Chai Society Chair
Deborah Sternfeld
Annual Giving/Keepers of the Gate Chair
Laurie B. Serber
Associates Chair
Earl Sternfeld
Board Member at Large
Helene Fox
Board Member at Large
Deborah Goodbinder
Board Member at Large
Evelyn Lowenthal
Board Member at Large
Rita Shapiro
Capital Campaign Chair
Joyce Fulps
Fundraising Board Member at Large
Linda Spitzer Gavatin
HMO Chair
Tobe Snow
Jewish National Fund Chair
Carol Thor
Major Gifts/Founders Chair
Jean Friedman
Planned Giving & Estates Chair
Evelyn Lowenthal
Professional Councils Chair
Elizabeth Levine
Social Media Chair
Carol Ann Schwartz
Young Judaea Chair
Laurie B. Serber
Youth Aliyah Chair
Sharon Star