Overview
Welcome to Hadassah Northern New England, home to 20 chapters and over 8,000 members. Bridging many different geographical locales, we are home to Western and Upstate New York, as well as the New England states of Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.
Taking advantage of our new world of virtual technology, we have found ways to close the distances between us and create an active, engaged community of women working together to further Hadassah’s lifesaving work in the US, Israel and around the world. This past year, our region welcomed Hadassah National President Rhoda Smolow to our Annual Giving program and raised funds, together, for Hadassah’s COVID Emergency Fund and for our Youth Aliyah villages in Israel.
We also hosted a virtual Hadassah Shabbat across the region, bringing chapters together online to plan Shabbat services and share Hadassah’s story in communities throughout the region. Our chapters work tirelessly and imaginatively to create programming to engage our members and support Hadassah’s projects in Israel and the US. We bring this collaborative approach to the many programs and projects we plan all year long – both online in person. We would love to include you in this effort. Join us today.
Message from the
Region President
Welcome to Hadassah Northern New England, which has expanded over the years to include Western and Upstate New York. Our winters may be cold, but our hearths and our hearts are warm, filled with love and compassion for each other and for the people of Israel.
Calendar of Events
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Hadassah Northern New England Annual Business Meeting and Installation
Northern New England
Jan 22, 2023
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Jan 22, 2023
Please join us for our Annual Business Meeting and Installation. Marcie Natan, National Chair of Youth Aliyah and Past National President, will be our guest speaker. Donations to benefit Youth Aliyah are gratefully accepted.
Hadassah Northern New England Annual Business Meeting and Installation
Northern New England
Jan 22, 2023
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Jan 22, 2023
Please join us for our Annual Business Meeting and Installation. Marcie Natan, National Chair of Youth Aliyah and Past National President, will be our guest speaker. Donations to benefit Youth Aliyah are gratefully accepted.
Hadassah Northern New England Annual Business Meeting and Installation
Northern New England
Jan 22, 2023
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Jan 22, 2023
Please join us for our Annual Business Meeting and Installation. Marcie Natan, National Chair of Youth Aliyah and Past National President, will be our guest speaker. Donations to benefit Youth Aliyah are gratefully accepted.
Hadassah Northern New England Annual Business Meeting and Installation
Northern New England
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Jan 22, 2023
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Jan 22, 2023
Please join us for our Annual Business Meeting and Installation. Marcie Natan, National Chair of Youth Aliyah and Past National President, will be our guest speaker. Donations to benefit Youth Aliyah are gratefully accepted.
HADASSAH MERRIMACK VALLEY BOOK CLUB
Northern New England
Merrimack Valley
Jan 23, 2023
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Jan 23, 2023
Hadassah Merrimack Valley Bookclub enables its members to get to know each other through interesting and engaging book discussions. Come join in on the fun while helping Hadassah continue its life-saving work in Israel and around the world!
Know Your Heart: Author Diane Thaler discusses Baby Steps, a story of courage and recovery
Northern New England
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Feb 5, 2023
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Feb 5, 2023
Join Hadassah Northern New England for brunch and a discussion with Author Diane Thaler about her memoir Baby Steps, her story of courage and recovery after a catastrophic heart attack.
GENZ(IONISM)
Southern New England
Boston
Northern New England
Needham
Feb 7, 2023
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Feb 7, 2023
Join us for this important Conversation! Michelle Rojas-Tal (Hadassah Zionist Scholar-in- Residence) will be speaking on "GenZ(ionism): Where the Conversation on Jewish Identity, Israel and Zionism stand today.
WINE A LITTLE, LAUGH A LOT!
Boston
Northern New England
Southern New England
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Feb 12, 2023
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Feb 12, 2023
Please join Hadassah Northeast Evolve Young Women for this fun afternoon of games and wine tasting. We are raising money for Meir Shfeyah and Neurim Youth Aliyah villages. Help put these children on a path to success!
Arlington-Lexington
Finger Lakes
Greater Buffalo
Greenfield
Lynn/Swampscott/Marblehead/Shalom (LSMS)
Manchester
Merrimack Valley
Nashoba Valley
Northampton/Amherst
Rochester
Shawsheen Valley
Vermont
Board Members
Bylaws Coordinator
Beth Aaronson
President
Kathy Kerstein
Organization/Executive VP
Louise Borke
Organization/Executive VP
Kimberly Mager
Secretary
Dana Fine
Secretary
Jennifer Hurwitz
Treasurer
Linda Davidson
Fundraising VP/Coor
Barrie Atkin
Membership/Outreach VP/Coor
Barrie Atkin
Leadership Chair/VP
Phyllis Berlow
Leadership Chair/VP
Carole Greenfield
Education and Advocacy VP
Dana Fine
Education and Advocacy VP
Colleen Mitchneck
Area VP/Advisor
Phyllis Berlow
Area VP/Advisor
Sherry Comerchero
Area VP/Advisor
Carole Greenfield
Area VP/Advisor
Josie Kivort
Area VP/Advisor
Barbara Sigel
Past President
Rhonda Saunders
Zionist Affairs Chair
Dana Fine
Annual Giving/Chai Society Chair
Harriet Wollman
Annual Giving/Keepers of the Gate Chair
Harriet Wollman
Associates Chair
Larry Kerstein
Cards & Certificates Chair
Jennifer Hurwitz
Hadassah Israel Travel Chair
Judith Dunn
Hadassah Israel Travel Chair
Barbara Sigel
Health and Wellness Chair
Rachel Diamond-Calow
Jewish Education Chair
Cindy Bernstein
Mail Facilitator
Rhonda Saunders
Major Gifts/Founders Chair
Louise Borke
Major Gifts/Founders Chair
Josie Kivort
Social Media Chair
Kimberly Mager
Young Women's Chair
Ashley Buckholtz
Young Women's Chair
Sarah Popper