ALISA CHAPTER HADASSAH BULLETIN VOL XXIII MARCH-APRIL MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2019 Monroe Township Senior Center

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1 ALISA CHAPTER HADASSAH BULLETIN VOL XXIII MARCH-APRIL 2019 We are the women who DO We are ALISA MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2019 Monroe Township Senior Center 7:15P.M. Sophie Tucker. Our guest speaker will be Marcia Midler. Her topic is Sophie Tucker, the Last of the Red Hot Mamas. Marcia has given presentations for the Jewish Historical Society of Central Jersey and many other organizations and communities. Sophie Tucker was not only a huge show business phenomenon, but impacted the world around her in many other important ways. Learn about Sophie s career and life in this interesting presentation. All are Welcome Refreshments will be Served Erev Passover is Friday, April 19, 2019 We wish you and your families a Zis n Pesach, a sweet Passover. Your Bulletin Editors, Joanne, Sheila, Eileen MONDAY, APRIL 15, :15P.M. Monroe Township Senior Center Dave Schlossberg is a pianist from Monroe, NJ. Dave loves Jewish folk music, but also love jazz and composers such as Bach and Chopin. Come listen to Dave s inspired interpretations of both familiar music and his own award-winning compositions. An enjoyable evening awaits all. All are Welcome Refreshments will be Served 1

2 A MESSAGE FROM YOUR ALISA CHAPTER PRESIDENTS Quotes of the Month: People grow through experience if they meet life honestly and courageously. This is how character is built Eleanor Roosevelt Many people are afraid of the dark, but the real tragedy is those who are afraid of the light. ---Plato We hope you are surviving our North Pole weather!! Remember just a few more months and the trees will be budding and the flowers growing. We want to thank all the members of the Membership committee headed by Sebley Hausler who made the January Membership tea such a huge success. Thanks to Roberta Fachler,Phyllis Soffer and Sebley who made calls. Thanks to Tiby, Ella and Sheila who represented the Board and a special Thank You to Phyllis Soffer, our hostess. See the Membership article to get all the details. A special shout out to Diane Altman who once again had a very successful Mah Jongg card sale and has introduced us to a New Mah Jongg Purse. Thank You Marilyn Taffet once again for holding a wonderful Lunch Bunch at Zinna s Bistro. HADASSAH MEDICAL ORGANIZATION UPDATE: (What our $$$ support) Updates in HMO Research for Breast Cancer: HMO Sr.Oncologist, Dr. Aviad Zick and his team are examining circulating tumor DNA in patients blood to help identify the type of cancer present and appropriate treatment. HMO researchers pioneered a diagnostic regimen to prevent transmission of the BRCA mutation to the next generation. This breakthrough in invitro fertilization and pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) enables women who carry the mutation to have their embryos pre-screened. Professor Tamar Peretz, head of Hadassah s Sharett Institute of Oncology is working on diagnosing cancer through blood samples rather than invasive biopsies. Tiby and I wish you and your families a wonderful Purim and Passover season.there will be no meeting in February but we look forward to seeing you all in March for our meeting. Check Save the Dates for all upcoming events. Gail Reifenberg and Tiby Lapkin Co-Presidents We need your help. Hospitality volunteers needed. This is a great way to get involved. Call Tiby at if you are interested in helping. PRESIDENTS: Tiby Lapkin Gail Reifenberg VICE-PRESIDENT - EDUCATION: Ella Goldstein VICE-PRESIDENT - FUNDRAISING Stephanie Hunger VICE-PRESIDENTS - MEMBERSHIP: Sebley Hausler (Liason) Natasha Rosenbaum (Records Adm) PROGRAM VICE PRESIDENTS: Bunny Bloom Sheila Farber Sherry Freedman Fran Weinstein RECORDING SECRETARIES: Phyllis Krasnow Rita Swirsky Lillian Rich HISTORIAN: Maxine Stern BOARD MEMBERS ASSOCIATES LIAISON Rhoda Juskow Gail Shinberg CORRESPONDING SECRETARY: Diane Altman TREASURER: Bernice Kernis BULLETIN: Eileen Carpenter Sheila Farber Joanne Ferstan GOOD & WELFARE Millie Semel HOSPITALITY IT (Technology) Eileen Carpenter ZIONIST AFFAIRS Arlene Lazar

3 Contributing and supporting Hadassah is much more than supporting two hospitals in Jerusalem. This month we are highlighting.2019 Hadassah Accomplishments from National It's official. The numbers are in. Thanks to you, we've raised $2.75 million in response to our $1 million year-end challenge, far exceeding our goal! THANK YOU. By giving so generously in 2018, you joined us in advancing trailblazing medical treatments and research, treating one million patients, advocating for women's health equity, supporting young people in need in Israel, and transforming lives, one person at a time. Thanks to your generosity, we are now positioned for greater success in Here are some highlights of what we were able to accomplish in 2018, thanks to your support: Launching "360 of Healing," the Full Circle Campaign, to modernize the Round Building at the Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem, enabling us to better meet the expanding needs of a growing, diverse Jerusalem Bringing humanitarian spinal surgery to Ethiopian children during a week-long medical mission Providing life-saving surgery to Syrian children suffering from serious congenital heart conditions at Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem, as part of the IDF's Good Neighbor Program Inaugurating the Irma and Paul Milstein Heart Center at Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem, which makes use of the world's most sophisticated cardiac technology and more than doubles the department's previous capacity to treat heart patients Playing a leading role in introducing a bipartisan bill in Congress on Holocaust education Re-opening Hadassah's Government Relations Office in Washington, DC, enabling us to better educate policymakers about the work of HMO and Hadassah's policy priorities, as well as magnifying our voice in Congress and federal agencies, and with partner organizations to help keep Israel strong Building on the success of the "Hadassah On Call: New Frontiers in Medicine" podcast, Hadassah launched "The Branch." While "Hadassah On Call" takes you behind the headlines to learn about our Hadassah doctors and specialists, patients and nurses, "The Branch" offers a glimpse into the everyday lives of Jews and Arabs in Israel as they forge meaningful relationships Marking 2018 as the fifth year that we awarded our "Leaders of Tomorrow Award for Young Women," with this year's winners receiving an all-expense paid trip to Israel to participate in the Young Judaea Machon program, which deepens the participants' connection to Israel Celebrating the participation of an Israeli team from Hadassah Neurim Youth Aliyah Village, mostly young immigrants from the former Soviet Union or Ukraine, at the FIRST Robotics Competition in Houston, making it all the way to the semifinals We could not have achieved any of this without you. Thank you. In 2019, we want to do even more please continue to play an important role in our shared success. The people of Israel and Jewish people in the United States and around the world are counting on all of us, today, and every day. Reprinted from Hadassah How you helped improve the world in 2018 Sent Jan. 27, 2019 at 7AM. 3

4 Conclusion of Carol Charen s Installation Presentation Abridged by Sheila Farber In the previous bulletin we discussed Carol Charen s talk about the history of Hadassah. Now, we will talk about the growth of the organization and its impact on Israel and the rest of the world. Hadassah has always serviced those in need of medical attention, both Arab and Jew. As a result of the demands for excellent health care, Hadassah embarked on a $363 Million dollar project of building a new 19 story tower, with 5 floors below ground, fully functional as operating rooms, able to withstand chemical and biological warfare. This, the Sarah Wetsman Davidson Tower, has reached new heights in medical care, putting it on a par with leading institutions in the U.S., such as Mayo Clinic, Mt. Sinai, Mass. General, Johns Hopkins and Cleveland Clinic. Strong collaborations with the above mentioned hospitals has seen many breakthroughs including: ALS- Hadassah has been in the forefront of working with stem cells from a patient s own bone marrow, when other prestigious hospitals wouldn t consider using stem cells. The trial used a method pioneered at Hadassah of injecting stem cells directly into the patients cerebrospinal fluid. Expanded trials are currently taking place in the US at Harvard and the Mayo Clinic. Close to 90% of ALS study patients showed improvement in respiration or motor function after treatment. 73% remained improved 6 months later. Additionally, a biomarker in the blood of ALS patients that can lead to a blood test to diagnose ALS and predict its onset was also discovered at Hadassah. We have already learned about Hadassah s building a state-of-the-arts facility and the advances made in the treatment of ALS. We will continue discussing other advances made by Hadassah Medical Organization (HMO). Clinical trials have been launched to test the effectiveness of treating Multiple Sclerosis (MS) using enhanced stem cells directly into the spinal fluid. The trial has already seen wheelchair-bound patients getting back on their own two feet. Three U.S. hospitals are currently working in partnership with Hadassah Medical Organization (HMO). HMO in conjunction with Hebrew University, has established the first interdisciplinary university-based autism centers in the Middle East. HMO is the only Level 1A Trauma unit in Jerusalem. They share their expertise with law enforcement and medical personnel from nations around the world. This knowledge of triage procedures and surgical We have been made aware of the impact that Hadassah Medical Organization has made in Israel and the world at large. By your support and contributions, the research that leads to curing diseases continues. HMO is the largest private employer in Jerusalem. It also keeps Jerusalem safe with its below ground operating rooms, that are essentially medical bomb shelters. Our goal now is 360% of Healing, the full circle campaign, which will comprise of nine floors with strengthened infrastructure to protect against earthquakes as well as conventional biological or chemical attacks. The following departments will be housed in these nine floors: Geriatrics, Hematology-oncology, Dermatology, Maternity and well baby care, ophthalmology and four floors dedicated to Internal medicine. With all that we have learned from Carol, it is up to us to carry on the good works of Hadassah Medical Organization. We are the Women Who Do and it is our responsibility to continue supporting HMO s research in the years ahead.. 4

5 Just for fun test your knowledge From the military to politics to the arts, Israelis have made important contributions not only to their own country but also to the world. Take this quiz and find out how many people in Israel s history you know. 1. Before he became Israel s 11th Prime Minister, Ariel Sharon was nicknamed The King of Israel by the people for his brilliant military leadership in which location. Sinai Peninsula East Jerusalem Golan Heights Gaza Strip 2. The site of Israel s national cemetery, this place is named for Mt. Hermon Mt. Sinai Mt. Herzl Mt. Tabor 3. Also a major figure in Israel s history, reviving the Jewish people s language, the father of Modern Hebrew was: Eliezer Ben-Yehuda David Ben-Gurion William Chomsky David Horovitz See Answers on Page 11 This year Purim begins on the evening of Wednesday, March 20 th. Purim celebrates the story of how Queen Esther saved the Jewish People. Queen Esther is special to us because her name in Hebrew is Hadassah, and that is our organization s name. So this year go hear the whole megillah of Esther s bravery and think of our organization of strong knowledgeable innovative women. And don t forget your Groggers!!! Eat some hamentashen, Share sweets with friends, Maybe wear a costume or watch the kids in costume. and just be happy!! Submitted by Eileen Carpenter Membership News On Wednesday, January 16, Alisa Hadassah had a new and prospective membership tea at the home of Phyllis Soffer. Our special thanks to Phyllis who was a very gracious hostess. Gail Reifenberg, Tiby Lapkin, Sebley Hausler, Ella Goldstein and Sheila Farber representing the Board told our wonderful story of Alisa Hadassah to 11 excited participants. There was a special electricity in the air and so much so that we got 7 new people to join our family. Three of the ladies were already members but all have shown interest in getting involved. We will be holding another tea in the Spring when our snowbirds return. Save the date for our Membership Appreciation evening on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at GW. Membership Liaison, Sebley Hausler RENEWALS: Carol Levine MEMBERSHIP We Recognize our. TRANSFERS Mimi Wolf Jackie Stahl Rosalind Tannenbaum Renee Ruditz NEW MEMBERS: Esther Swier Helene Weinberg Cathy Oliveri 5

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7 SAVE THE DATE **TUESDAY, MARCH 12, :30 PM EDUCATION Wilma Appel and Sheila Farber will facilitate an exciting discussion of 2 short stories from the book What To Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank by Nathan Englander. The stories to be discussed are Camp Sundown and What To Talk About (same as book title).. We encourage participants to read the stories from the library or possibly online. Program will be held at the home of Ella Goldstein 9 Ramsey Way GB. Please register for this program by calling Wilma Appel, MONDAY, MARCH 18, :15 PM MONTHLY MEETING Marcia Midler will share slides and stories on the life of Sophie Tucker. At the Monroe Township Senior Center. WEDNESDAY MARCH 27-12:30 PM Restaurant to be determined. For further information call: Marilyn Taffet, LUNCH BUNCH **TUESDAY, APRIL 4, :30 PM EDUCATION Rabbi Mishkin will discuss The World of Yesterday and Today with emphasis on the world of today. The program will be held at the home of Gail Cammer 12 Ramsey Way GB. Call Ella Goldstein to SUNDAY APRIL 14, :30 AM LUNCH/THEATRE PARTY Formal luncheon at La Capannina Restorante starting at 11:30 AM followed by Into the Woods at Playhouse 22 at 3PM. Into the Woods is a musical written by Stephen Sondheim James Lapine.. Couvert $50.00pp. RSVP: Marilyn Taffet See flyer on page 13. MONDAY, APRIL 15, :15 PM MONTHLY MEETING David Schlossberg will perform a variety of Jewish melodies at the Monroe Township Senior Center. WEDNESDAY APRIL 24-12:30 PM Lunch Bunch is cancelled this month due to Passover. LUNCH BUNCH **TUESDAY, MAY 14, :30 PM EDUCATION Dave Greene will present the music of Lerner and Loewe using DVDs and years of musical interest. The program will be held at his home, 52 Chichester, GW. To register call Ella WEDNESDAY MAY 22, :30AM CARD PARTY Our chapter's next card party is in the GW Ballroom. Open to all. 11:30 am-4 pm. Tables of 10. Catered by Bagel Bazaar. Please place checks and tablemates names in one envelope which can be placed in Towne Centre Lock Box 19 or mailed to Greenbriar at Whittingham, 100 Whittingham Drive, Monroe Twp NJ 08831, attention Lock Box 19 Card Party. Deadline for checks May 15, Couvert $26. See flyer on page 5.?? Marilyn Gerstein **TUESDAY, JUNE 11,2019 1:30 PM EDUCATION Rabbi Louis Stein will present on a topic to be announced at the home of Ella Goldstein, 9 Ramsey Way GW. To register call Ella SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 22, :30PM HADASSAH ASSOCIATES Hadassah Associates will present a program, FROM DARKNESS THERE IS HOPE, at the Monroe Twp Sr. Center. We will hear several adult children and grandchildren of Shoah survivors speak about their experiences and those of their relatives. See flyer on page 5 for more information ** Indicates those Judy Brodman Education programs where donations to Hadassah are appreciated. Due to space restrictions, participation is limited to Alisa members only. Please be courteous to your fellow members and inform the appropriate chairperson if you are unable to attend a program. This will allow someone on the waiting list to attend. 7

8 All articles on this page were submitted by Arlene Lazar, our Zionist Affairs Chairperson. ABOUT ISRAEL In the good news department, this month, the 2017 record for tourists to Israel was surpassed by 3.6 visitors. The Ministry of Tourism expects that by the end of 2018, at least 4 million tourists will have visited the country! This new milestone follows an October that saw the highest number of incoming tourists registered in Israel in a single month: nearly half a million!! WOW!! Minister of Tourism Yariv Levin said an increase of tens of percentage points in incoming tourism over the past two years has placed Israel among the world's fastest growing countries in tourism. Europeans accounted for the majority of tourists to Israel in 2018, with the largest numbers coming from the Russian Federation, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics. Among Asian countries, the highest number of tourists to Israel in 2018 came from China, with India in second place. Since January, the tourism industry is estimated to have contributed more than $4.8 billion to the Israeli economy. Isn't that wonderful??!!. ABOUT ISRAEL A LOOK BACK AT OPERATION GOOD NEIGHBOR; AN INCREDIBLE HUMANITARIAN STORY In February 2013 wounded Syrians approached the Syrian-Israeli border, looking for care. IDF troops brought them into Israel and provided them with medical treatment, informally beginning what would become Operation Good Neighbor.On September 13th the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) officially ended Operation Good Neighbor, Israel's unprecedented humanitarian operation in Syria. Over the past five and a half years, Israel transported more than 10,000 wounded Syrians to Israeli hospitals and field clinics as part of Operation Good Neighbor. In addition to treating thousands of injured Syrians at Israeli medical facilities, the IDF also delivered thousands of tons of humanitarian supplies. For Israel, a country that values human life, there was no question about providing this care -- to civilians and even to terrorists. It is our duty as members of the Medical Corps to treat the injured -- both the ally and the enemy. The treatment of any injured person who needs help, regardless of nationality or which side of the border they come from, stands above all, and this is who we are as a society REMEMBERING JEWISH HISTORY December 27, was the birthday of Poet Naphtali Herz Imber, who wrote "Hatikvah". "The Hope" was based on a poem written in Palestine in the 1880s by Imber, a Galician Jew. It became the official anthem of the Zionist movement in 1933 and later became Israel's national anthem. Hatikvah is about the undying hope of the Jewish people, through the 2,000 years of exile, that they would someday return to independence in their homeland. The poet Imber died in New York City in COMMUNITY OUTREACH GREAT NEWS!! We were able to deliver over 200 of the knit hats for the preemie babies at Hadassah Hospital!! They were given to Marlene Post (past President of National Hadassah) for delivery to Israel. Our greatest thanks to all who participated in this wonderful mitzvah -- Harriet Cohen (from Encore) and her daughter, who knitted most of the hats, as well as Lois Flamholz and those who contributed one, two or three hats. Todah rabah (many thanks!). 8

9 As the new year begins, please consider remembering your loved ones in our Alive in Our Hearts for the entire It is so much easier to do it at once, and you won t miss somebody. Please take advantage of the above flyer. Thank you Diane Altman ALIVE IN OUR HEARTS REMEMBRANCE z l May their memories be for a blessing. March we remember Aaron Hausler Father-in-law March15,1990 Sebley Hausler Bette Hausler Mother-in-law March 26, 1941 Sebley Hausler Marcia Shanker Sister March 21,2015 Sebley Hausler Harold Lazar Husband March 17, 2003 Claire Lazar April we remember Celia Finkelstein Mother April 26, 1979 Merna Levinthal Ellis Iverson Husband April 10, 2004 Mimi Iverson Maurice Leventhal Husband April 15, 1991 Merna Leventhal Solomon Mildworm Father April 11, 2968 Charlotte Dinowitz Bernadine Silver Mother April 15, 2004 Helene Schwartz Fae Taffet Mother-in-law April 6, 1982 Marilyn Taffet CONDOLENCES Shirley Goldberg on death of husband Judy Gerstein on death of sister Marcia Trechak on death of her brother GET WELL Milt Keiles Adele Leader Diane Altman Phyllis Krasnow Shirley Silver Myra Schechterman 9

10 To Honor our Mothers, Grandmothers and the special Women in our lives, Alisa has created a Mother s Day Fund with the Proceeds to go to the Pediatric Unit of the Hospital in Jerusalem. Please fill out the above flyer with your donation of $5 per name. Your name and the names of those who you are honoring will appear in our next bulletin. Thank you. 10

11 DECEMBER 2018 SIMCHA CAKE by Marilyn Taffet Linda Skupp Happy & Healthy New Year to all Ella Goldstein Granddaughter Natalie s 22nd Birthday Gail Cammer Ella s good news Rita Pearlman Wishing Granddaughter Tess a safe semester in Italy Marilyn Taffet Wishing all my Hadassah sisters a great 2019 Joanne Ferstan My daughter coming to visit Joanne Ferstan Grandson Max s acceptance to Lehigh Sheila Farber Best wishes for a happy & healthy secular New Year Diane Altman Happy & Healthy New Year to all Alisa members Diane Altman Happy Birthday to son, Sandy, & granddaughters Joelle & Robyn Eileen Carpenter Daughter Lauren & my birthdays, Richard & my 37th anniversary Joy Keiles Get well wishes for a very special person Roberta & Larry Fachler.. Mazel Tov to cousins Norma & Al Sugarman - 58th anniversary Roberta & Larry Fachler.. Happy Birthday Roselyn Rauch, Roberta s PASSOVER GREETINGS Zis n Pesach Diane Altman Bunny Bloom Roberta and Marvin Braverman Eileen & Richard Carpenter Audrey & Steve Chason Hazel Cunninghis Annette & Arthur Edelson Roberta & Lawrence Fachler Sheila Farber Carol Fein Arlene and Stan Ferman Joanne Ferstan Sara Fisher Ella Goldstein Bernice and Irving Kernis Tiby Lapkin Claire Lazar Arlene and Harvey Lazar Merna Leventhal Natasha Rosenbaum & Erwin Lewis Marilyn Lipoff Madalyn Litoff Gladys Nahmias Jane Newman and Family Rita Pearlman Rickey and Jim Penzias and Family Ruth Percely Evey Rabinowitz & family Gail Reifenberg Diane & Arnold Riback Ruth Sachs Faith & Don Sacks & Family Marilyn and Charlie Schuman Joyce Silberstein Ronny & Bill Swinkin Rita Swirsky & Milton Rubin Marilyn Taffet Adele Urowsky Janet Wohl Paula Yourman Answers for Israelis You should Know : (Questions were on page 5) 1. Ariel Sharon served as Isreal s 11th Prime Minister, from 2001 until he suffered a stroke in But long before his political service Sharon was an Israeli general who, among other achievements, battled the Egyptian Army during both the Six-Day and Yom Kippur Wars. 2. Theodore Herzl is known as the father of modern Zionism, having founded the World Zionist Organization and promoted the formation of the Jewish State. 3. Eliezer Ben-Yehuda was a Jewish lexicographer and newspaperman whose work reviving Hebrew to a spoken and literary language helped unite the world s Jewry. 11

12 There are two(2) ways to contribute: 1.) Purchase a certificate in honor or memory of someone. The certificate will be sent to the recipient or to you for presentation. 2.) Fill a BLUE BOX. Keep this box in your home. Fill it at your leisure and turn it in when filled. You will then get a receipt for your donation. To receive or return a BLUE BOX call: Lois Flamholz Hadassah has recently extended this program. For a one time donation of $5000 you can now have Kaddish recited every day for the first year of mourning as well as observed in perpetuity on the specified Yahrzeit date. For more information about this one time TAX DEDUCTIBLE GIFT of $1,000 or $5,000 Call: Dolores Rosengard CELEBRATE YOUR SIMCHAS AT OUR MONTHLY MEETINGS By purchasing a candle on our Simcha cake you can share your simchas with all of us at our general meeting. Your simchas will be announced at the monthly meeting and will also be included in our monthly bulletin. The cost of a candle will be $2 which will be used to offset costs for refreshments. LET HADASSAH BE YOUR CARD SHOP We can save you time and trouble and make your congratulations or condolences very unique. There are cards or certificates for every occasion, holiday or event. CARDS are $3.00. If you wish us to stamp and mail them, it is $4.00. CERTIFICATES start at $6.00, TREES at $ To order call: Millie Semel Florence Weiss Rhoda Lesser Harriet Cohen A beautiful calligraphy-inscribed certificate or tree certificate in denominations of $18.00 or above can be ordered from: Dorothy Brotman There is $1 charge for calligraphy and an additional $1 charge for postage. CARDS AND CERTIFICATES ARE SOLD AT EVERY MEETING COMMUNITY OUTREACH UPDATE In addition to the knitting of black caps for the Israeli soldiers, our members have also been knitting and crocheting teeny-tiny caps, in pastel colors, for the preemie babies at Hadassah Hospital. If you would like to perform this mitzvah, please call Arlene Lazar ( ) for instructions. Anyone going to Israel, please call Arlene to let her know. ALIVE IN OUR HEARTS REMEMBRANCE So many of our deceased spouses, partners, and friends are gone but not forgotten by our community. Anyone who would like to memorialize their loved ones during the month of their passing please fill out form available at our monthly meetings or at our website under the section Announcements. Cost $2 per name.??? Diane Altman PLEASE NOTE: The only authorized Alisa Chapter representatives to sell cards, certificates, trees, and Mah Jongg cards are those listed in the bulletin. We appreciate your continued support. 12

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14 Alisa Hadassah 45 Westminster Drive Monroe Twp., N.J DATED MATERIAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID Freehold, N.J. Permit No. 351 CURRENT RESIDENT OR NEW JERSEY: Information filed by Hadassah, the Women s Zionist Organization of America, Inc. and Hadassah Medical Relief Association, Inc. with the New Jersey Attorney General concerning this charitable solicitation may be obtained from the Attorney General of the State of New Jersey by calling (973) Registration with the Attorney General does not imply endorsement FLORIDA: A copy of the official registration and financial information for Hadassah, The Women s Zionist Organization of America, Inc. (#SA-01298) and Hadassah Medical Relief Association, Inc. (SD046-3) may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Affairs Services by calling toll-free within the state HELP-FLA. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendation by the state. SHABBAT & HOLIDAY CANDLE LIGHTING TIME: 5:31 5:39 6:46 (DST) 6:54 7:01 7:08 7:15 7:23(Shabbat & Erev Day 1 Pesach) 7:29(Erev 7 th day Pesach) 7:30(Shabbat & Erev 8 th day Pesach) 7:37 7:44 REMINDER: PLEASE DO NOT CONDUCT HADASSAH BUSINESS ON SHABBAT OR HOLIDAYS Don t forget to move the clock!! Spring Forward Sunday, VISA RAFFLE: Check your mail for the Regional Raffle. Please fill them out and turn them in and your reward may be a VISA Gift Card. Proceeds from the raffle are used to support Hadassah s humanitarian efforts. Did you miss a bulletin?. You can always go to our website. Key in in your computer and you will go to the Alisa websitre. Page down to the red boxes under the newsletter heading. Select the date of the bulletin you wish to see. Try it. You might like it!!!! Do you have relevant information pertinent to the Jewish community here or abroad and/or Israel that you would like to share? We of the editorial staff are always open to receive information from you. Your Bulletin Editors Joanne, Eileen and Sheila 14