Advocacy

Virtual Day in the District with Congresswoman Dr. Kim Schrier

On Monday, August 31st, Hadassah’s Seattle Chapter and Pacific Northwest Region held our 1st Virtual Day in the District with Congresswoman Dr. Kim Schrier (Washington State, 8th District), accompanied by staff members Wendy Muzzy and A. Bissonette. Five PNW Region and Seattle chapter Hadassah members participated via Zoom: Susan Glicksberg, National State Advocacy co-chair and PNW Education and Advocacy chair, Ettie Davis, Seattle Chapter President, Deni Hirsh, Seattle Chapter Advocacy Chair, Gillian Witus, Seattle Chapter Membership VP and Jeri Bernstein, Seattle Chapter member. Stacey Dorenfeld, National State Advocacy co-chair, also participated.

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Hadassah Statement on Racial Justice

Hadassah reaffirms its long-held commitment to racial justice, We join people across the country in condemning the murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor and too many others. Hadassah stands in solidarity with communities of color and with all those from Jewish and other communities denouncing instances of police brutality and all aspects of …

The Census MATTERS! Be counted TODAY!

Stay-home orders are certainly complicating American life, including the crucial U.S. Census process.

Holocaust Education is a Hadassah Priority

Holocaust education is a priority for Hadassah. For years Hadassah has worked with bill sponsors in the House and Senate to pass the Never Again Education Act. The legislation would establish a federal program and fund to award Holocaust education grants to educational institutions offering classes, resources, teacher training, and student field trips.