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Be part of something powerful at Hadassah’s 2025 National Conference — a gathering of inspiration, impact and innovation. Hear from distinguished speakers, celebrate Hadassah’s latest achievements and discover what’s next. Engage in special training sessions designed to empower you to take action and drive progress.
Plus, make the most of your experience with our opt-in Freestyle Events, offering unique opportunities for community and fun.
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Featured Plenaries
The Second Battle: Rehabilitation
Our brave IDF soldiers fight for the survival of the State of Israel and all of its people. But those who suffer serious injuries fight their second battle to regain function and independence through rehabilitation. In this plenary, you will hear firsthand stories of the rehabilitation process in our state-of-the-art Gandel Rehabilitation Center at Hadassah Hospital Mount Scopus.
Navigating Threats to Reproductive Freedom in 2025
A recent study from the Gender Equity Policy Institute found that women in states with abortion bans are twice as likely to die during pregnancy. Maternal health outcomes are suffering, and funding, research and protections for women’s health and reproductive choice are under attack in many states and nationally. We’ll be joined by healthcare professionals, advocates for reproductive freedom and policy experts, all leaders in their fields, who’ll give us an inside look at how providers and patients are navigating threats to reproductive freedom and feeling the impact of restrictions to these essential healthcare services. This conversation focuses on how Hadassah can continue to advocate for the full spectrum of reproductive care, ranging from abortion to IVF, and champion access to lifesaving medical care for all.
Panelists include Dr. Mimi Zieman (invited), a physician, author and advocate who created the Post-Roe Monologues, who’ll offer her perspective as an OB/GYN and her unique advocacy journey through art, and Allison Tombros Korman, founder of the Red Tent Fund, who’ll share stories of how her intersectional advocacy for both the State of Israel and reproductive rights led her to create an organization that supports access to abortion regardless of religion or background.
Panelists: Dr. Mimi Zieman (invited) & Allison Tombros Korman
Allison Tombros Korman
Allison (she/her) brings two decades of nonprofit leadership in reproductive health and rights and organizational strategy to her role as founder of the Red Tent Fund. As founding executive director of Culture of Respect, she led a groundbreaking national initiative to end campus sexual violence. She later served as senior operations and strategy director at the DC Abortion Fund until resigning in 2023 in response to antisemitic conduct by staff and board. Throughout her career, she has designed and implemented strategic programs for major organizations, including USAID, CDC and the Association of Reproductive Health Professionals.
Korman holds a master of health sciences from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and a BA in English and women’s studies from the University of Michigan. She has additional certifications in Restorative Justice Facilitation from the University of San Diego and Executive Facilitation from Georgetown University.
Youth Aliyah: A Safe Haven for Israeli Youth at Risk and Jewish Youth Finding a Home in Israel
Central to our mission is the well-being of Israeli youth and their development as proud, capable Israeli citizens. The Meir Shfeyah and Hadassah Neurim Youth Aliyah villages help set at-risk children in Israel, and those who choose to make Israel their home, on the path to a successful future. We welcome both students and a staff member from Meir Shfeyah to share their stories and warm your heart.
Voices From the Frontlines: A Q&A With Hadassah Medical Professionals
Join Gidon Melmed, deputy executive director for development at Hadassah Offices in Israel, for a powerful and personal Q&A with medical professionals from the Hadassah Medical Organization. Hear firsthand accounts of their day-to-day lives inside the hospital, both before and since the events of October 7, 2023, as they share the challenges, resilience and unwavering commitment to care that define their work on the frontlines of Israeli healthcare.
Hadassah Magazine Presents: What’s Next for Jewish Authors?
Lisa Hostein, Hadassah Magazine’s executive editor, moderates a special in-person episode of Hadassah Magazine Presents with a panel of book industry insiders who will discuss the challenges for Jewish authors amid the current climate of antisemitism, boycotts and cancel culture. Are American Jewish and Israeli authors and Jewish-themed books having a harder time getting published since October 7, 2023? Are there new options and opportunities out there, or is it all bleak? We’ll explore these issues and more with a prestigious lineup of speakers.
Combating Antisemitism
This plenary will examine the rise of antisemitism on college campuses, the role of social media in amplifying harmful rhetoric and its global spread. We will explore the responsibilities of institutions, activists and individuals in combating antisemitism by challenging this dangerous trend, promoting education and fostering inclusivity worldwide.
Moderator: Sen. Dafna Michaelson Jenet; Panelist: Jaclyn Clark
Sen. Dafna Michaelson Jenet
Jaclyn Clark
Sen. Dafna Michaelson Jenet serves as president pro tempore in the Colorado State Senate after seven years in the House of Representatives. Her legislative work focuses on youth mental health, healthcare access and foster youth advocacy. Inspired by her son's suicide attempt at age 9, she created the groundbreaking iMatter program, providing six free therapy sessions to school-aged children, which has served over 15,000 Colorado youth. Sen. Michaelson Jenet recently passed historic legislation mandating Holocaust and genocide education in Colorado high schools. She previously served as director of the Holocaust Awareness Institute at the University of Denver and director of March of the Living for New York. She is a former president of the Hadassah Denver Chapter, and she had served on the Desert Mountain Region Board. Her book, It Takes a Little Crazy to Make a Difference, chronicles her journey to all 50 states and was recognized by the International Book Awards.
Jaclyn Clark is a Florida-based attorney who serves as counsel at The Lawfare Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to combating antisemitism through strategic litigation and advocacy. Clark joined The Lawfare Project in June of 2024 after working as an employment law litigator in private practice for nearly a decade. After spending the greater part of her career defending Fortune 500 companies against employment discrimination claims, it was especially jarring for Clark to witness the double standards and selective outrage applied toward Israel and the Jewish people in the aftermath of October 7, 2023. She was inspired to use her legal experience to help defend the civil rights of the Jewish people as a result.
Breakout Sessions
Session 1 – Monday, August 11, 2025
Israel Today Through Hadassah's Lens
The situation in Israel is changing so rapidly, it is hard to keep up. Join Gidon Melmed, deputy executive director for development at Hadassah Offices in Israel — and former IDF infantry soldier in Gaza and Lebanon — for an insider’s update on the shifting political and military landscape and what it means for Hadassah’s mission and impact today.
The Rise of Hadassah
This session explores how unrequited love and a mother's intuition combined to make Henrietta Szold the greatest Zionist leader and Hadassah the greatest Zionist movement. Let's remind ourselves of Hadassah's pioneering achievements, not only in medicine but also in education, the environment and women's development. Hadassah Offices in Israel Director of Public Relations Barbara Sofer and Ambassador-at-Large Barbara Goldstein will bring Hadassah history alive and make us even prouder to be active members.
Healing Without Borders: The Reach of Hadassah International
Discover how Hadassah International extends healing beyond borders — supporting hospitals, advancing medical innovation and strengthening lives around the world. Learn how you can be part of this global impact.
Today's Young Judaeans Are Tomorrow's Hadassah Leaders
Join Young Judaea Global CEO Adina Frydman (invited) and one of our 2025 Leaders of Tomorrow for updates on Young Judaea, the Hadassah connection and how we are building tomorrow's Jewish leadership together.
Conversations With HMO Medical Professionals & Youth Village Students
Engage in meaningful, fast-paced conversations with medical professionals from the Hadassah Medical Organization and inspiring youth from Hadassah’s youth villages. In a dynamic speed-dating format, you'll hear personal stories, ask questions and gain unique insight into the lives and work of those shaping Israel’s present and future.
Session 2 – Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Why Evolve: A Fresh Look at Hadassah’s Next Generation
Learn what Evolve Hadassah is — and what it isn’t. In this session, get an inside look at Evolve Hadassah: The Next Generation as we explore who and how we engage, how we build communities and our renewed approach to Hadassah’s next generation. Whether you're new to Evolve or need a refresher, join us to get aligned on language, goals and how you can collaborate with us to support and grow Evolve in your area.
Let’s Get Ready to Advocate!
Join us for this interactive session to learn about Hadassah’s policy priorities and how to hone your own advocacy skills. Become a confident Hadassah advocate for expanding support for Israel, combating antisemitism and championing women’s and public health. Ask questions, share ideas and get excited for Hadassah’s 2026 Day on the Hill!
To Affinity and Beyond
Special interest groups, such as the Hadassah Professional Councils, are smaller communities within the larger Hadassah community with certain special shared interests that unite them. Together, we'll explore how these groups can be used to engage current members and attract new ones. We'll also brainstorm about potential affinity groups that might be on the horizon to expand Hadassah's tent even further.
Leave a Legacy, Make an Impact.
Discover how you can leave a legacy gift to Hadassah and join the 1912 Legacy Society. Explore a range of popular and flexible planned gifts — from bequests to retirement assets to charitable gift annuities. Learn about the tools and resources available to help you take the next step in ensuring the future of Hadassah’s lifesaving work in Israel and around the world.
Featured Plenaries
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BIO
Cathy Olswing
Emily Briskman is associate vice president, JUF Campus Affairs and executive director of the Hillels of Illinois.
Emily is an expert in informal Jewish and Israel education with 19 years of experience at JUF and Hillel. She built JUF's Israel Education Center into a nationally renowned entity that tracks trends and designs interventions to combat antisemitism in Illinois and around the country.
Emily also serves as a consultant and expert panelist, speaking to thousands of people annually about how to combat the rising tide of antisemitism and how young people understand their connections to Jewish identity and Israel. Outside the office, Emily is a Leadership Greater Chicago Fellow and an executive member of the Rubin Community Health Fund. She graduated from the University of Florida with a BS in political science.
National Conference Chair: Dale Marcus
National Conference Vice Chair: Kimi Schulman
Questions? Please email meetingsandtravel@hadassah.org. For questions related to the National Assembly or National Board meetings, please contact Hadassah National Secretary Marcia Gabrilove Ladin at mladin@hadassah.org.