Houston Chapter of Hadassah. Kislev/Tevet 5779 December, 2018 THE POWER OF WOMEN WHO DO HOUSTON CHAPTER OF HADASSAH 2019 BOARD INSTALLATION

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1 Houston Chapter of Hadassah NEWS & VIEWS Kislev/Tevet 5779 December, 2018 THE POWER OF WOMEN WHO DO HOUSTON CHAPTER OF HADASSAH 2019 BOARD INSTALLATION Sunday, January 6, 2019 Royal Oaks Country Club 2910 Royal Oaks Club Drive Houston :00 am 1:00 pm $36 Couvert Complimentary Valet Parking Come for Brunch Stay for Schmooze AVIV AVITAL MARC CHAGALL CHAI ANNE FRANK KINNERET EMMA LAZARUS ANNIE LEFF MA-ARAV MACHAR MAZAL PEARL HENRIETTA SZOLD CHAIM WEIZMANN STEPHEN S. WISE

2 PRESIDENT S COLUMN Dear friends, December has arrived! December always seems more frenetic because we have fewer hours of daylight to accomplish all our tasks. Since the first day of autumn in September, sunrise comes later and sunset happens earlier with each passing day. In Jerusalem, the sun bathes the City of David with its golden light at 6:30 am, but sets only ten hours later in the month of December. Shopping for and giving Chanukah gifts, frying latkes and Debbie Angel sofganyot, making those year-end donations there s so much we can still accomplish before the end of At the end of the year, we are celebrating an early Chanukah. It is timely and lovely that we have this holiday to rededicate ourselves to the ideals of not only Judaism but also to Hadassah. These days, with all the challenges that surround us, Hadassah offers us an opportunity to focus on many good works and positive stories of healing and recovery. Chanukah celebrates a well-known miracle. We all learned in Sunday school about the oil which was only enough for one day, but lasted eight days until more holy oil could be produced. This is a perfect metaphor for Hadassah. We do more with less. We are called upon to perform medical miracles daily. The teachers and staff of our Youth Aliyah Villages produce a miraculous transformation on the young people in their care. They create scholars who are healthy in mind and body, build an even stronger Israeli State. Young Judaea camps can make committed Zionists out of our American kids in just four short weeks during the summer. Here in Houston, Hadassah has been making miracles happen for almost 106 years. Your donations may seem small to you, but Hadassah manages to magnify your dollars by careful use. I urge you to donate to Hadassah before the end of the tax year. You will be helping Hadassah perform miracles. Don t forget that our Virtual Wedding Fundraiser is ongoing. This is a Donor level fundraiser and members may donate in any amount. It is a great way for groups to recruit new annual givers. Donations may be sent to the Hadassah office, , or at hadassah.org/events/virtualwedding. As I clean last year s wax off my hanukkiah (that s eight branches, not the menorah s seven,) I m thinking about my role as president of the Houston Chapter of Hadassah. I have been the shamash for the past year. That s the candle in the middle, higher than the rest, but servicing them all by lending my flame to light them up. I may stand taller than the other candles, but by the time I ve done my kindling duties I m even with my fellow Chanukah licht (Chanukah candles.) My job is igniting their passion and possibilities night after night until we re all burning brightly. I have been proud to use my powers to spark ideas in others and to shine with my friends for as long as we could. But I want to remind you that you too can be the shamash. Take on a job with Hadassah and ignite the passion of eight other women to help you. Take a position on your group s board, volunteer at the office, chair an event or help with one of the chapter s events. Our new Houston Chapter Board will be installed January 6 at the Royal Oaks Country Club. I hope you ll join me to take this opportunity to thank those going off the board and congratulate those coming onto it. Each of our board members and volunteers has been a light for me and for the chapter. May the Season of Miracles touch you and your families with daily miracles to be thankful for. Fondly, Debby Angel THE NEW YEAR IS THE TIME OF UNFOLDING HORIZONS AND THE REALIZATION OF DREAMS, MAY YOU REDISCOVER NEW STRENGTH AND GARNER FAITH WITH YOU, AND BE ABLE TO REJOICE IN THE SIMPLE PLEASURES THAT LIFE HAS TO OFFER AND PUT A BRAVE FRONT FOR ALL THE CHALLENGES THAT MAY COME YOUR WAY. January News and Views Deadline: December 15, 2018 HOUSTON HADASSAH NEWS & VIEWS Vol. 2018/2019 No. 4 Editor: Glenda Danburg Waldman Send all information to : Glenda Danburg Waldman irglenda@aol.com 2 HOUSTON HADASSAH

3 GROUP MEETINGS Chagall - Thurs. Dec. 6 at 7:00 pm at 5722 Hummingbird. Annual Chanukah Party. RSVP to Anne Frank - Wed. Dec. 19 at 10:30 am at Houston Congregation for Reform Judaism, 801 Bering Dr. Nick Nicholson, Film Critic & Co-Founder of Houston Film Critics Society will discuss, And The Oscar Goes TO. RSVP to Betty, kinderteacher77063@yahoo.com. Deadline is Dec.14. Send $18 check made out to Anne Frank Hadassah to Betty Babendure 1559 W. Sam Houston Pkwy South, Houston Mazal - Sun. Dec. 16 at 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at The Artsy Soul, University Blvd. #300. HADASSAH AND THE WOMEN WHO DO REQUEST THE GENEROSITY OF YOUR PRESENTS (IN LIEU OF PRESENCE) AT A Wedding! This is a virtual wedding. There is NO actual ceremony to attend. Instead of paying for the following, please send a donation to support Hadassah Medical Organization. Air travel and hotel I won t reserve $1,800 Wedding gift I won t buy $1,500 Dress I can t squeeze into $1,000 Shoes that hurt my feet $500 Facial to brighten my face $360 Hair and make-up that won t last $180 Driving and parking stress $100 Babysitter I won t hire $72 Other gift donation $ CHARITABLE SOLICITATION DISCLOSURE STATEMENT Hadassah, the Women s Zionist Organization of America, Inc. 40 Wall Street, NY, NY Telephone number A copy of Hadassah s latest Financial Report is available by writing to the Hadassah Finance Dept., 40 Wall Street, NY, NY Registration does not constitute or imply endorsement, recommendation, approval or sanction by any state/county. BUT THE NEED IS REAL. PLEASE GIVE TILL IT HURTS LIKE TIGHT SPANX! For more information, contact Charlotte Goldberg csgoldberg@att.net or the Hadassah office at Or you may donate online at: HOUSTON HADASSAH News & Views 3

4 HADASSAH IS PRINTING A NEW DIRECTORY DO YOU HAVE A NEW MAIL OR ADDRESS? DID YOU GET RID OF YOUR LANDLINE? OR ARE YOUR ADULT CHILDREN STILL LISTED AT YOUR HOME ADDRESS? IF SO... PLEASE SEND AN UPDATE OF YOUR , ADDRESS & PHONE NUMBER TO THE HADASSAH OFFICE AT KZERLIN@HADASSAH.ORG ATTENTION MAHJ JONGG PLAYERS The Kroger Co. Family of Stores is committed to bringing hope and help to the local neighborhoods we call home. Our stores are on a mission to go beyond being a part of the community to also helping create a stronger community. We appreciate your continuing participation in our Community Rewards program to help accomplish that mission! We have recently upgraded our Community Rewards system, and as a result, Hadassah has a new account number. (PH472.) LET EMMA LAZARUS ORDER YOUR CARD FOR YOU! The cost to you is the same - $8 for a standard card and $9 for a large card (no sales tax.) You will receive your card in early April 2019 (before they are available in stores) at your home. For each card that s ordered the National Mahj Jongg League will donate $2 to Hadassah. Send your check payable to Cheryl Zane at 1817 McDuffie St., Houston, or pay using Zelle to czane@houstonballet.org by December 30. If you have questions about ordering your card, please Cheryl at czane@houstonballet.org. SUNDAY DECEMBER 2 UNTIL MONDAY DECEMBER 10 4 HOUSTON HADASSAH

5 SCENE AT... VISIT HADASSAH'S ECARD MARKETPLACE ANNE FRANK GROUP 2019 PROPOSED SLATES ANNE FRANK Hanukkah is only a week away! There are presents still to buy, potato latkes to make and holiday greetings that will need to be sent. So, access Hadassah s ecard store now and start wishing your friends and family a joyous festival of lights. The process is simple: Log in to your myhadassah account (or create one) to access your own address book. You can also skip this step and enter addresses manually. Choose your ecard, Add your personal message, Select addresses of your friends & family, Schedule a send date or deliver immediately Start sending ecards now! President: Betty Babendure Co-President: Frances Rubin Co Programming VP: Marsha Loring, Sandy Harris & Jeannette, Nestvold Hospitality/Hostess VP: Nancy Halpern, Drora Grossman & Evelyn, Leightman Publicity VP: Laya, Bloom Installation Chairs: Sue Feinberg & Diane Gelman Fundraising VP: Charlotte, Goldberg Membership VP: Mirl Cohen, Donna Price, Susie Aronstein, Marilyn Waldman & Phyllis Crowell Records Administrator: Paulette Levine Education VP: Sharon Brier Historian: Jill Reichman Treasurer: Michelle Hosko Recording Secretary: Karen Olener Newsletter: Sara Ostrofsky Newsletter Liaison: Susan Rodriguez Card Sales: Lori Lazard Group Advisor: Dee Koblenz STEPHEN S.WISE President: Rosalyn Saron VP Education: Barbara Brown VP Membership: Michelle Greenberg VP Fundraising: Rosalyn Saron Corresponding Secretary: Barbara Cobb HOUSTON HADASSAH News & Views 5

6 HADASSAH RECEIVES $4.75M GRANT FROM HELMSLEY CHARITABLE TRUST The Helmsley Charitable Trust has awarded a $4.75 million grant to the Hadassah Medical Organization (HMO) in Israel to expand its Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Unit, announced Ellen Hershkin, National President of Hadassah. The funding will establish and equip the new unit, located in the Sharett Institute of Oncology at Hadassah University Hospital Ein Kerem in Jerusalem. The completed BMT unit will be named after Helmsley. HMO is very grateful to the Helmsley Charitable Trust for its vital support, states HMO Director General Prof. Zeev Rotstein. The demand for these highly specialized treatments is constantly increasing and this generous gift furthers Hadassah Medical Organization s mandate to provide world class health care to all the people of Israel, regardless of race, religion or nationality. Currently, HMO provides health care to approximately one million residents annually in Jerusalem and neighboring communities, including the West Bank. The new expanded Pediatric BMT unit will be part of the Department of BMT and Immunotherapy headed by Prof. Polina Stepensky, HMO s worldrenowned pediatric hemato-oncology and BMT specialist. Her team will be composed of physicians specializing in pediatric oncology to provide the highest level of care to its underage patients. Helmsley Trustee Sandor Frankel said, The Helmsley Charitable Trust is proud to support and advance this important project at HMO. The new expanded unit will enable Hadassah to provide lifesaving treatments to many more pediatric oncology patients every year. JOIN US! HELP US HEAL TOMORROW SUPPORT THE FULL CIRCLE CAMPAIGN FOR THE HADASSAH MEDICAL ORGANIZATION Achieving our vision for 360 DEGREES OF HEALING IS only possible through the full support of our committed friends. To complete the renovation and expansion of the Round Building so vital to health care in Israel and worldwide we need to raise $91.2 million by Gifts of $36 or more will receive the 360 OF HEALING certificate with your name on it or the name of someone special. Gifts of $100 or more will receive the Full Circle certificate with your name on it or the name of someone special. Gifts of $150 or more will receive a lovely sterling silver necklace inscribed with the famous quote from Hadassah s founder, Henrietta Szold, There is no ending that is not a beginning. Gifts of $1,200 or more will receive a beautiful certificate with your name on it or the name of someone special, and a mezuzah will be affixed to one of the many doors in the Round Building at Hadassah Ein Kerem. Gifts of $1,800 or more will have your name or the name of someone special inscribed on a Road to Healing wall tile on a floor in the Round Building. Significant naming opportunities are available. Contact us at 360degrees@hadassah.org to learn more about the Full Circle Campaign or to make a donation. The Helmsley Charitable Trust has donated over $240M to various projects and organizations in Israel with the aim of improving healthcare infrastructure and services throughout the country. 6 HOUSTON HADASSAH