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The Hadassah Foundation's Israeli grant recipients are advocating for the safety, economic well-being, and rights of all Israelis who identify as women and girls. Today, on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we are sharing highlights from their recent work to build a future in which all women are economically independent, safe from violence, treated fairly by ...

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. We are also committed to sharing what we learn to strengthen and grow the ecosystem of feminist organizations. As part of this work, we have curated several recent news articles that are relevant to ...

From ensuring that Israel's laws against gender segregation are enforced to supporting Jewish women struggling with fertility challenges, the Hadassah Foundation's grant recipients are addressing today's needs and laying the groundwork for a better future for women and girls. Below are just a few examples of our grantees' work -- each name in bold is a grantee organization. Learn about ...

The most common greeting during the High Holidays is “L’shana tova,” a phrase whose literal translation is “to a good year.” Last year, with the horrors of October 7 painfully fresh in our collective memories, we at the Hadassah Foundation, like many of our friends in Israel, said, “L’shana tova yoter” – “to a better year.” As another Jewish year begins, we don’t think you need a reminder ...

The Hadassah Foundation has awarded grants to five Israeli organizations that are increasing women’s representation in top government roles, addressing the needs of the country’s most vulnerable and marginalized women and girls, helping Ethiopian women advance professionally, and working to eliminate the root causes of gender inequality. The five new grantees serve a wide range of women and ...