Overview
Welcome to Hadassah Southern New England, home to 13 chapters and almost 7,000 members. Our region spans from the beaches of Cape Cod and Rhode Island to the rural fields of the boroughs, Springfield and everywhere in between. Our seasons may change, but we can always count on having generations of strong and powerful women as our members. We are a fun, engaged community from diverse backgrounds, ages and experiences who love being together to further Hadassah’s lifesaving work in the US, Israel and around the world, as well as empowering each other and women everywhere. We are a vibrant and fun region of Women Who Do! We invite you to join us. Together, we can heal our world!
Message from the
Region President
Hadassah Southern New England is all about connection: Connecting with women who make things happen. Whether we're fighting for funding for Holocaust and anti-hate education in schools, advancing groundbreaking medical research or setting a young person on a path to success — our global impact brings healing to the world!
Calendar of Events
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GODMOTHERS' SPECIAL BENEFIT FOR YOUTH ALIYAH 2023
Southern New England
Sharon-Stoughton
May 31, 2023
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May 31, 2023
Youth Aliyah Godmothers Event Would you like to make an additional donation for Youth Aliyah? In addition to your registration fee of $18, we welcome donations to the Youth Aliyah which is fully tax deductible.
Pot Luck Dairy Brunch
Southern New England
Rhode Island
Jun 11, 2023
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Jun 11, 2023
At this event we will be recognizing Judy Silverman for organizing this wonderful Hadassah Fund Raiser, and also honoring all of those members, Associates, and Friends of Hadassah who have helped to make this so successful for the last 50 years.
Gift Wrapping Golden Jubilee Potluck Brunch
Southern New England
Rhode Island
Jun 11, 2023
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Jun 11, 2023
Join us in celebrating decades of volunteer work by Hadassah gift wrapping at the Warwick Mall. Honoring Judy Silverman and the women and families who, through their holiday gift wrapping helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years.
A Toast to Laurie
Southern New England
Needham
Jun 14, 2023
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Jun 14, 2023
We are honoring Laurie Frankenthaler for her many years of volunteering, leadership, and devotion to Hadassah. If you choose, please send a tribute to Laurie and enclose it with your response. The rain date is June 15, 2023.
Cape Cod
Greater Boroughs
Greater Springfield
Greater Worcester
Metrowest
Needham
NewBridge
Orchard Cove
Plymouth
Rhode Island
Sharon-Stoughton
South Coastal
Suburban South
Wellesley-Weston
Board Members
President
Judy Goldman
Organization/Executive VP
Myra Glansberg
Organization/Executive VP
Sue Mayes
Secretary
Ann Levensohn
Fundraising VP/Coor
Lorraine Rappoport
Fundraising VP/Coor
Betty Shapiro
Membership/Outreach VP/Coor
Jody Fredman
Membership/Outreach VP/Coor
Lisa Goodman
Programming VP/Chair
Lynda Shuman
Area VP/Advisor
Harriet Burak
Area VP/Advisor
Laura Frankenthaler
Area VP/Advisor
Elissa Kaye Grebber
Area VP/Advisor
Susan Musicant Shikora
Area VP/Advisor
Judy Shefshick-Karll
Area VP/Advisor
Susan Zax
Past President
Joan Astor
Past President
Paula London
Zionist Affairs Chair
Sue Polansky
Annual Giving/Keepers of the Gate Chair
Annette Epstein
Annual Giving/Keepers of the Gate Chair
Judy Shefshick-Karll
Fundraising Board Member at Large
Kathy Hershfield
Health and Wellness Chair
Jessica Katz
Mail Facilitator
Susan Musicant Shikora
Major Gifts/Founders Chair
Lorraine Rappoport
Major Gifts/Founders Chair
Betty Shapiro
Public Affairs/Marketing/Comm. Chair
Judy Waxman
Social Media Chair
Susan Musicant Shikora
Young Women's Chair
Jody Fredman
Youth Aliyah Chair
Carol Kaufman