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 Lunch N Learn 2025
Northern New England
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May 5, 2025
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Dec 1, 2025
Please join us on Zoom as we explore a variety of topics touching on Hadassah priorities, Judaism, and spirituality. May 5th, June 2nd, July 7th, August 4th, September 1st, October 6th, November 3rd, December 1st.
Arlington-Lexington
Finger Lakes
Greater Buffalo
Greenfield
Manchester
Merrimack Valley
Nashoba Valley
North Shore
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