The commitment of Hadassah

Joyce Toub, Collier/Lee Hadassah President

To all you “Jeopardy” aficionados, a few nights ago, this answer was given: “Commitment to the land, the people and the future of Israel” is the mission of this organization of Jewish women. The category was “Names that begin with an “H.” None of the contestants responded, but the guest host, Mayim Bialik, broadly smiled and said she knew the correct response, as do you — “What is Hadassah?” Let us carefully examine each section of the quote.

Commitment to the land

Hadassah ensures the security of Israel by spearheading and participating in numerous initiatives to promote ecological awareness, helping to turn dry and rocky terrain into green forests, parks and farms, and to reclaim water and maintain reservoirs.

Commitment to the people

Hadassah educates and advocates on critical issues ranging from antisemitism to fertility to defining Zionism in the 21st century. Hadassah promotes development of our youth through Young Judea and Youth Aliyah programs, both here and abroad. Hadassah supports medical care and research at our hospitals to enhance the lives of all people, globally.

Commitment to the future of Israel

Hadassah has helped increase average longevity, universal health care, advances in medical technology and is at the forefront of research in many fields. Hadassah and Israel are miraculous!

When you read your Hadassah magazine or view the website, you are introduced to a plethora of activities in which Hadassah is involved. Your pride will be overwhelming. You don’t even have to go out of your way. All of this can be found in your “Hadassah Happenings!”

Patti Bloom is one very talented Collier/Lee Hadassah guru. When you view “Hadassah Happenings” each month, I urge you to not only browse through the entire bulletin, but to especially peruse the last entry that has expanded national Hadassah’s website. Bloom has simplified negotiating the site, making it very easy for you to do so, too. By clicking a link, you can learn about the most recent advances in the U.S., Israel and around the world.