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The Hadassah Foundation is requesting grant proposals from U.S.-based organizations that strengthen the leadership capacity and role of self-identifying women and girls in the U.S. Jewish community. Download the complete request for proposals and application questions here. In light of the alarming spike in antisemitism, rising social and political polarization, and the rollbacks and ...

The Hadassah Foundation is turning 25, and we are commemorating our quarter century of impact with a fresh logo and tagline: Justice Equity. Change. Welcome to our new easy-to-navigate website, where you can watch our video, meet our grant recipients, learn about our impact, and more. We also encourage you to read about us in the May-June issue of Hadassah Magazine. We believe the new ...

A Passover message from Hadassah Foundation Chair Audrey Weiner and Director Stephanie Blumenkranz: As we prepare to sit at our seder tables this year, the conflict and challenges detailed in the Passover story feel particularly resonant. However, the story is also about individuals and their acts of courage. And while Moses may seem to be the “star” of the Passover drama, we must ...

The Hadassah Foundation is delighted to welcome five accomplished women to our board of directors: Dr. Olga Brawman-Mintzer of Charleston, SC; Stacey Aviva Flint of Longmont, CO; Avra Gordis of New York City; Kathy Hershfield of Boston; and Lida Sharlin of Sunny Isles Beach, FL. Dr. Olga Brawman-Mintzer is currently a tenured professor in psychiatry and health professions, serving as the ...

As we mark International Women's Day this year, 14 Israeli women remain in captivity in Gaza. In addition, many people around the world continue to deny the horrific gender-based war crimes Hamas perpetrated on October 7. Hadassah Foundation grantees have been at the forefront advocating for Israeli women in these beyond difficult times. It is only because of their activism -- and that of ...