Suffolk Region of Hadassah

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1 Suffolk Region of Hadassah Fall/Winter Soundings Phyllis Abramson, President Ronee Baldwin, Administrative Assistant Suffolk Region of Hadassah Welcomes You to our Installation of New President, Stacy Berman, and her Board. Esther Paik Goodhart Oriental Beauty She s Korean, She s Jewish She s a comic We take great pride in honoring our Region and Chapter Women of the Year Thursday, November 17, :30 am (Boutique opens at 10:00) Stonebridge Country Club 2000 Raynors Way Smithtown, NY STACY BERMAN Incoming President Myra Friedman Region Woman of the Year See Page 11 for mail-in Registration Form and Directions

2 2016 REGION BOARD MEMBERS President: Phyllis Abramson Organization VP Stacy Berman Treasurer Myra Friedman Recording Secretary Sandy Emmerich Corresponding Secretary Ronee Baldwin Annual Giving and JoAnne Shapiro Major Gifts VP Education VPs Aviva Goldberg Betty Kramer Fundraising VP Claire Laufman Membership VP Ann Heller Program VP Vickie Moskowitz Israel/Zionist Affairs VP Nechama Gonenn Sunshine Associate Chair Paula Rosenberg Convention Chair Pam Diamond HMO Chair Edith Lilie Journal Chair JoAnne Shapiro Legacy Chair Susan Assa Shabbat Zachor Chair Myra Friedman Special Event Patty Lerner Fundraising Chair Yahrzeit Chair Ellie Prager Young Judaea Chair Lee Pinchuk Administrative Ass t/ Ronee Baldwin Parliamentarian Photographer Debra Cohen Area Vice Presidents Commack Hills Tova Sandy Emmerich The Greens Vickie Moskowitz Hamptons/Sara Barbara Silverstein North Shore Chaverot Connie Kleinberg Patchogue Harriette Gilbert Pioneer Linda Landow Sea-Port Lee Pinchuk Smithtown Debra Cohen MEMBERSHIP NEWS UPDATE Do you know that there are Hadassah members in every Congressional district in the nation? We are mothers and daughters, nurses and doctors, homemakers and teachers, activists. An invisible connection binds us to each other, into a community. We share a profound love for the Jewish people, and Israel. We share a commitment to women and believe in women s strength and our own. We strive to act on our Jewish values, and make the world just a little better, every day. Above all, we know that each of us can make a difference and that, together, we can transform the world and change history. We know it because we ve been doing it for a century, and we won t stop now has been a good year for Suffolk Region membership; thanks to Hadassah s gifting program we have added 117 new annual members. We urge those who gifted a membership to contact the new member and urge her to renew her membership or upgrade to life. All annual members whose membership expires in 2016 are eligible for the $180 life membership upgrade special. Noteworthy is that all of our region s chapters have reached, exceeded or are close to meeting their membership goals for 2016 and have earned certificates of distinction from national Hadassah for this achievement. At the National Convention Business Session in Atlanta in July, the delegates voted to change the 2017 Life Membership fee to $250 as of January 1, Annual Membership dues will remain at $36 for Please continue to promote the $180 upgrade special for Gifted and Annual Memberships before the price increase. Ann Heller, Membership VP , firstr612@gmail.com PAGE 2 SOUNDINGS FALL/WINTER

3 From Phyllis Abramson, President, Suffolk Region Suffolk Region Hadassah President With Gratitude My three year term as Suffolk Region President will conclude this December. I thank everyone for your confidence, faith, and trust in me as your Region Hadassah President. I ve done my best these three years to strengthen our region, our chapters, and our relationship with National Hadassah. I ve kept us organized and on the move. We have cleaned out, updated, and beautified our office including wonderful display shelving in the hall promoting who we are and what we do. Everyone who passes knows Suffolk Hadassah resides in Room 53 of the Suffolk Y-JCC. We have added new members, we have engaged both new and seasoned women with our events and programs, including our Annual Walkathon for Stem Cell Research, our Day in the District, trips, Associate Activities, Concert at the Y, promotion of the Legacy Society, Convention, the Chai Society with our Chai pin creation. The list goes on. I could not have done it alone. With grateful appreciation I thank our administrative assistant, Ronee Baldwin for her ongoing support, our treasurer Myra Friedman who is still overseeing our transition to consolidated banking, and has lowered our costs and watched our bills so that even more money can go to National. I thank each and every member of our region board, including our eight chapter presidents who gave their time, talent and energy to engage our members and focus on much needed fundraising. Our membership is strong, our fundraising efforts are solid, our programs are great, and our leadership is excellent. January 1 st Stacy Berman will take over the region as Suffolk Region President. I wish Stacy and her board all the best as she takes the Suffolk Region from Strength to Strength. I will always be there to render guidance, support and help when needed. Suffolk Hadassah is in my heart. These past three years have been an engaging and exhilarating experience. I ve met likeminded women throughout the country. I feel the work we do through Hadassah helps to strengthen Israel a noble mission. Steve and I have become Zionists knowing the need to keep Israel strong and vibrant. I experienced an exciting and purposeful three years as your Suffolk Region President. Thank you! Thank you Suffolk Hadassah As always, Love in Hadassah Phyllis Hadassah Focus and Mission The three focus areas that encompass and crystalize all that Hadassah works to achieve are: I. Promoting Israel and Zionism II. Supporting Hadassah Medical Organization and Healthcare III. Mobilizing for Domestic Advocacy Our Mission: Hadassah is a volunteer organization that inspires a passion for and commitment to its partnership with the land and people of Israel. We enhance the health of people worldwide through our support of medical care and research at the Hadassah Medical Organization in Jerusalem. Hadassah empowers its members and supporters, as well as youth in Israel and America through opportunities for personal growth, education, advocacy and Jewish continuity. We achieve our focus and mission through the generosity of our members over 330,000 strong. National Hadassah Organization and Governance As of January 1, 2016 Hadassah has a new governance model called the National Assembly. The Hadassah National Assembly is made up of two bodies the National Board and the National Portfolio Council. National Board is composed of our National President Ellen Hershkin, National Treasurer Roni Schwartz, National Secretary Gail Hammerman, 6 National Vice Presidents, Past National Presidents, and 39 National Board Members. The larger body, The Portfolio Council, is everyone else including Region Presidents everyone with a portfolio with Roz Rosen the liaison to our National Board. Please note: The National Assembly Conference (National Board and National Portfolio Council) is scheduled for Sunday, January 22 through Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando, Florida. Details will be forthcoming from National toward the end of Watch for s. SOUNDINGS FALL/WINTER PAGE 3

4 Your Annual Gift Can Transform A Life! Your annual gift to Hadassah has the power to mend a broken body, advance medical research, provide a future for at-risk children, or advocate for women in Israel and in the US. By being a member of Chai Society or Keepers of the Gate, Hadassah can count on you, month after month, year after year. It is your commitment that makes the difference. Upon joining Chai Society and/or Keepers of the Gate, you will receive a beautiful pin associated with the organization. Wear it with pride knowing that you are making a vital difference in humanity. Gifts can be given via check or credit card. A Chai Society membership is $180 per year - donations can be given via check or charged automatically to your credit card for $15/month. Keepers of the Gate membership is $1000 per year and gifts can also be given by check or charged automatically to your credit card for just $83/month. We encourage all Hadassah members, Associates, and Hadassah supporters to invest in the future of Israel and medicine by joining Hadassah s Annual Giving Societies. For further information, please contact JoAnne Shapiro, VP of Annual and Major Gifts or JShapiro812@gmail.com. Suffolk Associates 50 th Anniversary Over 33,000 Associates raised 2 million dollars for stem cell research. Hadassah Associates are educating men about heart disease, prostate and lung cancer. The combination education/fundraising efforts adds to the support our Associates give to Hadassah. Associates are celebrating 50 golden years of support and advocacy for our mission of advancing medical research, healing and education in the US, Israel and around the world. Fred Sofer, President, National Committee of Hadassah Associates and Sheryl Kaufman, National Associates Chair, ask all Associates to donate $50.00 or more to stand with our ongoing life affirming work. Associates who donate $50.00 or more will appear on the 50 th Anniversary Associates Honor Roll. Suffolk Associates can support this effort by donating to National directly or via our Suffolk Associate Chair, Paula Rosenberg. Forms are available to give by check or credit card. Call Paula for details and forms: Paula Rosenberg, Associate Chair ronklady1@aol.com Rosemarie Torres (National) rtorres@hadassah.org 1912 Legacy Society - Save the Date Lori B. Lasson, JD, National Director Planned Giving and Estates announced the 2017 Legacy Luncheon will be Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at Hadassah Headquarters. Save the 2017 date. All Legacy Society Members will be invited. Those Suffolk members wanting to join the Legacy Society can obtain details from me. A beautiful pin acknowledges your membership. Susan Assa Legacy Society Chair A perpetual Yahrzeit: Remember the Departed Give Hope to the Living You can assure that Kaddish will be recited for your loved one and at the same time, provide support for the innovative, life-saving medical research now being conducted by the Hadassah Medical Organization. A one-time, tax deductible donation of $1,000 will establish a Perpetual Yahrzeit at the Abell Synagogue, located inside Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem. Please call me and I ll provide all the information you need. Ellie Prager Suffolk Yahrzeit Chair PAGE 4 SOUNDINGS FALL/WINTER

5 HADASSAH JEWELRY OUR PINS Our membership should be aware of the beautiful pins that accompany your annual and/or major gift donation to Hadassah. The magnificent pins are featured below. We have one or more for you! Centennial Pins Guardians of the Future Guardians of Hope Guardians of Zion Guardians of Tomorrow Guardians of Life Guardians of the Dream Society of Major Donors Centennial Circle of Founders Centennial Founders Benefactors of Peace Keeper of the Gate Pin 1 st annual $1,000 donation Chai Pin $180.00/yearly Endless Beginnings Necklace Hadassah s newest jewelry is the Endless Beginnings Necklace. All monies raised are earmarked for our Research In Service to Humanity Program. For a donation of $ the sterling silver necklace with chain is yours. It is inscribed with the famous quote from Hadassah s founder, Henrietta Szold, There is no ending that is not a beginning. Twelve Suffolk Hadassah members are already wearing this meaningful necklace. We hope you will be too. To order yours call Ronee Baldwin in the Hadassah Office Journal 2016 is Coming Soon! The 2016 issue of Suffolk Region s 46 th Annual Journal will make its debut at the Women of the Year and Installation Luncheon on Thursday, November 17, This year s Journal theme, The Power of Your Dreams, captures all that Hadassah is about. We, as motivated and driven women, through our hard work in soliciting ads and never-ending desire to raise funds for Hadassah s cutting edge medical research and programs, have once again proven that we can make the dreams of Hadassah come alive. As in past years, photos will highlight each of the Chapters in action as well as recognize the hundreds of merchant supporters of Hadassah. Yet this year we have a dream to also make the Journal available ON-LINE for everyone to see. Keep an eye out for this exciting big step as Journal goes high-tech! JoAnne Shapiro, Journal Chair SOUNDINGS FALL/WINTER PAGE 5

6 AROUND THE SUFFOLK REGION CHAPTER AND REGION EVENTS 2016 Chapter Event Contact 10/9 Smithtown Ima Abba Musicale with dinner - $50.00/pp Home of Susan Assa Hamlet, Hauppauge Sandy Emmerich sandyem@otponline.net 10/19 Commack Hills Tova Sukkot at Landow s home in Westhampton Beach $25.00 Diana Axelrod /20 The Greens Book and Author brunch - All Who Go Do Not Return by Shulem Deen Plainview Jewish Center - $ /20 SeaPort Book/Author Hotel Moscow Talia Carner Jefferson Ferry $40.00 Cookie Edell anjobarb@aol.com Irene Bochner easthillsib@optonline.net Connie Kleinberg connie@ovaflow.com 11/02 Commack Hills Tova Chapter Installation & Book and Author Dessert Party Brenda Janowitz, The Dinner Party at Dix Hills Jewish Center 1:30 pm - $10.00 Roberta Gemunder rgemunder@aol.com 11/17 Region Women of the Year/Installation Stonebridge Country Club, Vets Highway - Smithtown Fabulous speaker, boutique, raffles 11/30 Region Trip to Metropolitan Museum of Art Exhibit: Jerusalem : Every People Under Heaven - 11:00 Docent Tour Lee Pinchuk luvleelady18@optonline.net Vickie Moskowitz vickiemosk@hotmail.com /22-1/24 National National Assembly Meeting Rosen Plaza Hotel, Orlando Florida Stacy Berman stacyberman63@msn.com 5/03 National Legacy Luncheon Susan Assa assa@otponline.net 5/21 Region 2017 Walk-a-Thon for Stem Cell Research Vickie Moskowitz vickiemosk@hotmail.com 6/07 The Greens 13 th Anniversary and Fashion Show - Carlyle - Bethpage Aviva Goldberg Aviva36@optonline.net 7/16-19 National National Assembly & National Business Meeting Ritz Carlton Hotel, St. Louis, MO Pam Diamond Goldie1006@gmail.com Chapter and Region Programs, Trips and Events are open to all members. Any interest or details - call or the contact person listed. PAGE 6 SOUNDINGS FALL/WINTER

7 WELCOME TO OUR REGION BOARD 2017 EXECUTIVE BOARD Full Board President Organization VP Treasurer Recording Secretary Education VPs Fundraising VP/ Annual Giving/Major Gifts Membership VP Program VP Israel/Zionist Affairs VP Stacy Berman JoAnne Shapiro Myra Friedman Ronee Baldwin Aviva Goldberg Betty Kramer Vickie Moskowitz Ann Heller Roberta Spinnell Nechama Gonenn Associate Chair Convention Chair ELIJA Representative HMO Chair Journal Chair Legacy Chair Photographers Soundings Editor Special Event / Fundraising Chair Web Master Yahrzeit Chair Young Judaea Chair Admin Ass t Ronee Baldwin CHAPTERS Paula Rosenberg Pam Diamond Nechama Gonenn Phyllis Abramson Barbara Silverstein Susan Assa Debra Cohen Linda Landow Ann Heller Patty Lerner Claire Laufman Ellie Prager Lee Pinchuk President Commack Hills Tova Ellen Zuckerman The Greens Aviva Goldberg Hamptons/Sara Paulette Balsam North Shore Chaverot Pam Diamond Patchogue Sue Privler & Ele Ryder Pioneer Harriette Gilbert & Linda Pearlman Sea-Port TBA Smithtown Sandy Emmerich Area Vice President Sandy Emmerich Roberta Spinnell Harriette Gilbert Connie Kleinberg Phyllis Abramson Linda Landow Lee Pinchuk Debra Cohen The Hadassah Foundation The Hadassah Foundation was created in 1998 with a 10 million dollar endowment from Hadassah. Its mission is to invest in social change for girls and women in the United States and in Israel. One hundred percent of contributions go to grant making to enhance the Foundation s Mission. Since its establishment the Foundation has brought greater attention to the issues that women and girls face in today s society. For more information contact: Rabbi Ellen Flax, Director, eflax@hadassah.org Hadassah International Joyce Rabin now chairs Hadassah International ~ representing all faiths and nationalities who support the research and healthcare at the Hadassah Medical Organization. Units in Australia, Brazil, Mexico, France and Israel now raise funds for HMO. Extraordinary philanthropists, special events, and creative partnership render support to Hadassah s mission and focus. SOUNDINGS FALL/WINTER PAGE 7

8 NEWS FROM THE REGION Hadassah s Annual 2016 Convention The Power of Our Dreams Hadassah s 98 th National Convention took place in Atlanta, Georgia in July. Our Hadassah founder, Henrietta Szold said, Dare to dream and when you dream, dream big. Our big dreams, brought to life by all of our efforts, have kept Hadassah s work relevant and meaningful as we ve evolved with our changing world. We were inspired, informed, energized and entertained as we convened to celebrate Hadassah s past, present and future. We saw celebrities and heard wonderful speakers. All of us in the Suffolk Region were honored to be there for Ellen Hershkin s first convention as National President. Hearing her inspirational words was exciting. We learned what it means to be part of The Power of Women Who Do. Attendees from Suffolk included: Phyllis Abramson, Stacy Berman, Pam Diamond, Ann Heller, Anita Leibowitz, Patty Lerner, Vickie Moskowitz, Lee Pinchuk, JoAnne Shapiro, and Ellen Zuckerman. Past Region Presidents Renee Albert and Leona Cohen joined us also. We were motivated by many speakers. We learned the power to advocate for issues important to women, to support ground breaking medical research, to foster dialogue on Zionism, to educate and build leaders, to connect with the land and people of Israel. Working and celebrating we all hope the Power of Our Dreams will be achieved as we move forward. Pam Diamond, 2016 Convention Chair In Memoriam: Helen and Isadore (Itchy) Adelson Helen Adelson was president of the Pioneer Westhampton Beach Chapter of Hadassah and past Region Organization Vice President. Itchy, a Hadassah Associate, was active in the Hampton Synagogue of Westhampton Beach and supported Helen in her Hadassah efforts. They succumbed to injuries sustained in a horrific and tragic accident on the Long Island Expressway this past August. The Suffolk Region mourns their loss and extends to their four daughters and family our heartfelt condolences and sympathy. In Memory of Elie Wiesel World Jewry lost an eloquent supporter. Elie Wiesel bore witness to the Holocaust by telling the story of what happened. His mission was to share the evil so that mankind knew what occurred and would never forget. His book, Night, is perhaps his best writing for people everywhere to learn and understand the Holocaust and its impact on the Jewish people. To quote Elie, The worst choices are made by people who have chosen to sit idly by while others kill. Wiesel taught that the opposite of love is not hate, but indifference. He was a Nobel Peace Prize winner and dedicated humanitarian who didn t hesitate to speak truth to power. Suffolk Hadassah mourns the passing of one of our greatest Elie Wiesel. PAGE 8 SOUNDINGS FALL/WINTER

9 The third time is a charm!!! On May 15th, Suffolk Region of Hadassah held its third annual walkathon for stem cell research. Our goal was to raise money for this important work and if we also had some fun, well that would be great, too. I am happy to report that we achieved both goals. We raised over $23,000 and had great fun: good food, good music, good weather and great camaraderie. Our success was due to the energy and generosity of women and men like you. I don t just mean generosity of money but of time, energy and spirit, as well. We couldn t have done it without you, the members of Suffolk Region Hadassah, the members of our Walkathon Committee and the many, many husbands who joined us. Thank you for your support, contributions, sponsorships, hard work & appearance that day. Toda and Shalom, Claire Laufman (clalauf@verizon.net) Vickie Moskowitz (vickiemosk@hotmail.com) WOMEN OF THE YEAR Region Woman of the Year Myra Friedman Chapter Women of the Year Commack Hills Tova Roberta Spinnell & Gail Wolfson The Greens In Memoriam ~ Wendy Siegel Hamptons Sara Judith Siegel North Shore Chaverot Ursula Landman and Susan Lerman Pioneer Sandi Gross Sea Port Mildred Stern Smithtown Gloria Reiss Mazel Tov to all our Women of the Year SOUNDINGS FALL/WINTER PAGE 9

10 Annual and Major Gift Luncheon Suffolk s Annual and Major Gift Honors Luncheon held July 13 th at the Hamlet Wind Watch Golf and Country Club was a huge success. Fifty-two women came to be honored. Patti Atlas and Patty Lerner became new Chai Society members and ten women purchased the new Endless Beginnings Necklace. Our Keynote Speaker, Miki Schulman, National Guardian Chair, spoke about the newest research at Hadassah Hospital which made us all proud. Thank you to JoAnne Shapiro for chairing this wonderful get together to honor our annual and major donors. Any member thinking of the Chai Society at $180.00/year, Keeper of the Gate at $1,000/year should call JoAnne for all details on Hadassah s giving programs. Contact: JoAnne Shapiro - Annual and Major Gift Vice President , jshapiro812@gmail.com Charity Navigator Gives Hadassah Top Rating Hadassah s strong performance on indicators of organizational health and our accountability and transparency make us one of America s top charities. Hadassah is proud to announce that we have again earned a prestigious 4 star rating from Charity Navigator, the nation s largest independent charity evaluator. In addition we earned a Grade A from Charity Watch. We are back on top. Donating to Hadassah is a smart investment! Co- Chairs Stacy Berman & Vickie Moskowitz PAGE 10 SOUNDINGS FALL/WINTER

11 CELEBRATING THE INSTALLATION OF OUR INCOMING PRESIDENT ~ STACY BERMAN HER FABULOUS BOARD and HONORING OUR REGION and CHAPTER WOMEN OF THE YEAR Esther Paik Goodhart Oriental Beauty She s Korean She s Jewish She s a comic Thursday November 17, 2016 Stonebridge Country Club 2000 Raynors Way Smithtown, NY 11:30 3:00 p.m. $50.00/person Boutique shopping at 10:00 a.m. Dynamic Speakers, Shopping Boutique throughout the day Gift Baskets and Raffle Prizes Cocktail Hour 3 Course Luncheon Glatt Kosher on request. Registration/Donation Form Donations to Benefit Research in Service to Humanity Stacy Berman Incoming President Myra Friedman Region Woman of the Year Yes, I(We) will attend Chapter Name Phone # Names of Guests Number Attending Levels of Giving: $ Minimum includes Registration and Lunch $ Includes Registration, Lunch and Donation $ Includes Registration, Lunch and Donation $ Special Recognition Registration, Lunch, Donation Please make all checks payable to Hadassah and submit with registration form to your chapter representative November 3 rd absolute deadline to guarantee seating with your Chapter NO payment at the door Directions to Stonebridge Country Club: From the West: Northern State Pkwy. Bear left at split onto Rte 347E. Make a U-turn at Townline Rd. Continue on 347/ miles. Turn right onto Raynors Way. From the East: L.I.E. to Exit 57 toward NY-454 Patchogue/Commack. Take North Service Rd. Use right 2 lanes to turn right onto NY-454W. Proceed to Raynors Way. SOUNDINGS FALL/WINTER PAGE 11

12 Suffolk Region of Hadassah Calendar OCTOBER October 3-4 Mon-Tues Rosh Hashana October 10 Mon Columbus Day October 12 Wed Yom Kippur October Mon-Sun Sukkot October 24 Mon Shmini Atzeret October 25 Tues Simchat Torah October 31 Mon Board Meeting NOVEMBER November 8 Tues Election Day November 11 Fri Veterans Day November 14 Mon Board Meeting November 17 Thurs Women of the Year Luncheon/Installation November 24 Thurs Thanksgiving DECEMBER December 12 Mon Board Meeting December 25 - Jan 1 Sun-Sun Chanukah JANUARY January 1 Sun New Year s Day January 9 Mon Full Region Board Meeting January 16 Mon Martin Luther King Day FEBRUARY February 11 Sat Tu B Shvat February 13 Mon Board Meeting February 20 Mon President s Day MARCH March 11 Sat Shabbat Zachor March 12 Sun Purim March 13 Mon Board Meeting APRIL April 3 Mon Full Region Board Meeting April Tues-Tues Passover April 24 Mon Yom HaShoah All Jewish holidays begin at sundown before date shown. All Board Meetings start at 10:15 a.m. unless otherwise noted. Printing by F & M Printing 110 Lake Ave. So. Suite 31 Nesconset NY Suffolk Region of Hadassah 74 Hauppauge Road - Room 53 Commack, NY (631) (phone) (631) (fax) Region.Suffolk@Hadassah.org Office Hours: M-Tu-Th 10-3 Non-Profit Org. U.S. POSTAGE PAID Smithtown, NY Permit No. 333 TIME DATED MATERIAL Charitable Solicitation Disclosure Statement A copy of Hadassah s latest Financial Report is available by writing to the Hadassah Finance Department at the address below. Registration does not constitute or imply endorsement, approval, sanction or recommendation by any state/country. HADASSAH the Women s Zionist Organization of America, Inc. 50 West 58th Street ~ New York, NY