News

Debra Messing to Accept Hadassah Foundation Award on Dec. 9

Debra Messing to Accept Hadassah Foundation Award on Dec. 9

Emmy Award-winning actress, producer, and human rights activist Debra Messing will receive the Hadassah Foundation's Honor of Esther: Woman of Courage, Inspiration, and Commitment Award at the Foundation's 25th anniversary commemoration in New York City on December 9. The Honor of Esther: Woman of Courage, Inspiration, and Commitment Award is a new award recognizing women who, like Queen ...
‘October 7 HerStory’ to be Displayed at HF@25 Event

‘October 7 HerStory’ to be Displayed at HF@25 Event

“The fear experienced by men and the fear experienced by women are not the same fear,” says Einav, one of 60 Israeli women featured in “October 7 HerStory,” which will have an exclusive U.S. showing in in New York on December 9, 2024. “October 7 HerStory” created by the Eden Association, a Core grant recipient of the Hadassah Foundation, combines filmed testimonies and art, highlighting ...
Conversation with Israel Women’s Network

Conversation with Israel Women’s Network

Top leaders from the Israel Women’s Network (IWN) joined the Hadassah Foundation in our New York office on September 25 to discuss shifting needs during wartime, how drafting haredi men may impact women in the Israeli army, and more. IWN will be participating in an interactive symposium on women's economic security during wartime at HF@25: A Jewish Experience of Gender Justice on Monday, ...
News from the Field: Select Updates from Grant Recipients

News from the Field: Select Updates from Grant Recipients

September 20, 2024 -- Hadassah Foundation grant recipients are at the forefront of improving lives for women and girls in both Israel and the United States. Here’s a small taste of some of our grant recipients’ recent work and accomplishments. You can learn more about each grant recipient here.   Surveillance Law to Protect Israeli Abuse Survivors Goes Into Effect The ...
What We’re Reading: News on Women, Girls & Philanthropy

What We’re Reading: News on Women, Girls & Philanthropy

The Hadassah Foundation is committed to ongoing learning about the field of gender equity, the needs of women and girls in Israel and the United States, and the best practices in philanthropy. And we are committed to sharing what we learn in order to strengthen and grow the ecosystem of feminist organizations. As part of this work, we have curated several recent news articles that are ...

If you are looking for older news, please click the search button below.

Hadassah
Foundation

Justice.
Equity.
Change.

Debra Messing to Accept Hadassah Foundation Award on Dec. 9

Debra Messing to Accept Hadassah Foundation Award on Dec. 9

‘October 7 HerStory’ to be Displayed at HF@25 Event

‘October 7 HerStory’ to be Displayed at HF@25 Event

Conversation with Israel Women’s Network

Conversation with Israel Women’s Network

News from the Field: Select Updates from Grant Recipients

News from the Field: Select Updates from Grant Recipients

What We’re Reading: News on Women, Girls & Philanthropy

What We’re Reading: News on Women, Girls & Philanthropy

Request for Proposals from Modest-Size or Early-Stage Organizations

Request for Proposals from Modest-Size or Early-Stage Organizations

News & Events

Grantmaking

Our Approach

We support organizations that work through a gender lens and that are creating social change. Learn what that means and about our grantmaking practices. Read more

Meet Our Grantees

Our grant recipients in Israel and the United States address a variety of issues affecting those who identify as women and girls. Learn about our current and past grant recipients. Read More