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The Hadassah Foundation is awarding Core grants of $120,000 each to four Israeli organizations that advance women’s leadership and address challenges disproportionately impacting women and girls. These grants, which will be paid out over three years, are 50 percent larger than previous grants in this category, one of four categories in which the Foundation awards funding. The increase is ...

Rosh Hashanah is a time to reflect on where we have been, imagine what is possible, and enter the new year with renewed purpose. At the Hadassah Foundation, we are doing just that. As we begin 5787, we are excited to share our new 2026–2029 Strategic Plan, which outlines an ambitious vision for the Foundation’s next chapter. Over the past 27 years, the Hadassah Foundation has invested ...

At a time of rising antisemitism and anti-feminist backlash, the Hadassah Foundation's U.S.-based grant recipients are creating supportive spaces for Jewish women of all ages and ensuring women have the information and resources they need to thrive. Below are news highlights and time-sensitive opportunities from some U.S. grantees. Scroll to the bottom for a list of key ...

It has been a busy and challenging summer for Israeli women. The on-off war with Iran and Hezbollah has left families in a state of uncertainty, not sure if and when missile attacks will resume. The 2026 national elections are heating up, with an election date set for October 27, and Israel's overwhelmingly male governing coalition is racing to pass as many laws as it can before then. That ...

The Hadassah Foundation is pleased to announce a Request for Proposals (RFP) from early-stage organizations that work through a gender lens, are creating social change, and strengthen the leadership capacity and role of self-identifying women and girls in Israel or the United States Jewish community. Spark grants of $20,000 each will be awarded to three organizations that work to build a ...