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THE REGION RECORD
Hadassah Florida Broward
WINTER 2019 Editor: Arleen Barnes
Karen Rosenson Ulm
President
Hadassah Florida Broward President’s Message
Dear Hadassah Sisters,
It’s with a sigh of relief that I say Happy New Year and greet you all for 2019. My first year as your
Region president is concluded – and boy, are my arms tired! But seriously, I must tell you that
despite being a Hadassah member for 28 years, I’ve been exposed to a boatload of new information
about how Hadassah, as a charity and as a business, works. The efforts being made to reorganize
for the 21st century, the ins and outs of a zillion departments, the focus and energy of everyone who
works for this organization, both staff and volunteers, the stick-to-itiveness despite myriad bumps in
the road – it’s inspiring and reassuring to see all that and know our efforts on the local level are both
valued and vital to those working “above us”.
We often think of Hadassah as Raising Money for our Two Hospitals which we absolutely do. That
money supports our cutting-edge research, on-going treatment for people of all stripes in Israel,
medical outreach around the world through training provided to other countries, emergency
response to mass-casualty situations, sharing our continuous research discoveries and teaming up
with medical communities abroad, all for tikkun olam, every single day. But we do so much more.
Why? Because our world needs so much more.
2018 was a difficult year for humans in general. We saw more war and more suffering and more
terror acts in the U.S. and around the world. Here, we saw more natural disasters, more mass
shootings, and more anti-Semitic acts culminating most recently with the heart-breaking brutal
murder of Jews at pray in Pittsburgh. Reports told us that there had been a 60% increase in hate
acts against Jews in America when that mass shooting happened, but let’s not forget that in 2017,
there had already been an 86% increase.
As Hadassah women, what do we do? We use our voices to urge our lawmakers to bring Holocaust
education and anti-hate curricula to American youth through the Never Again Education Act. We
immediately and frequently respond to Action Alerts and write to our lawmakers whenever injustice,
whether crime or health-related, can be affected through policy changes or new laws. (If you don’t
already receive Action Alerts, please sign up at: http://www.hadassah.org/advocate/domestic-
advocacy.html. You’ll receive periodic information and can express your opinion in as little as two
mouse clicks to write to your legislators.) Most recently, we expanded our domestic advocacy efforts
by opening a new Government Relations Office in Washington, DC whose job is to educate, activate
and mobilize our membership, acting as a hub to amplify our grassroots engagement and maximize
advocacy impact. In the words of National President Ellen Hershkin, “By educating policymakers on
both sides of the aisle about the work of HMO and Hadassah’s policy priorities, the DC office will
magnify our voice in Congress, as well as with federal agencies and partner organizations.”
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President’s Message, continued
For all this (and more), we need YOU. And your friends. And your moms, daughters,
granddaughters. And your husbands, sons, grandsons, too! The more voices we can add to
improve our world, the better. The more donors and supporters we can inspire, the more good
we can do. Please share your love of Hadassah with those around you and ask them to join
you in supporting us. People can go to the Hadassah.org website to learn more and to donate.
We have some amazing stories and some amazing women. Be proud of the work you do and
whenever you can, do a little more. It’s worth it.
Warmly,
Karen
Hadassah Florida Broward 2019 Calendar January - March
Please note the dates for the following months when planning your calendar
These dates are subject to change.
DAY DATE PLACE EVENT/HOLIDAY
Tuesday Jan 1 New Year’s Day (Closed)
Sunday Jan 6 5 Star Prem. Res. Full Region Board Meeting & Installation
Sun. -Wed Jan 12-15 W Palm Beach Hadassah National Assembly Winter Meeting
Sunday Jan 20 Tu Bishvat
Monday Jan 21 Martin Luther King Day (Closed)
Tuesday Jan 22 5 Star Prem. Res. Executive Board Meeting
Sunday Jan. 27 TY Park, Hollywood Tu Bishvat Family Celebration
Monday Feb 18 President’s Day (Closed)
Tuesday March 12 5 Star Prem. Res. Executive Board Meeting
Thursday March 21 Purim
Friday/Sat March 22/23 Shabbat Zachor
EIN GEDI COUNCIL INSTALLATION OF 2019 CHAPTER OFFICERS
WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE BROWARD COUNTY WEST REGiONAL LIBRARY
ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 8TH.
DETAILS HAVE BEEN SENT TO ALL EIN GEDI CHAPTER MEMBERS.
INDIVIDUAL CHAPTER INSTALLATIONS ARE SCHEDULED ON VARIOUS DATES.
MEMBERS HAVE BEEN, OR WILL BE NOTIFIED.
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HADASSAH FLORIDA BROWARD - EXECUTIVE BOARD 2019
President: Karen Rosenson Ulm Leadership VP: Marsha Fischer
karenulm@gmail.com mirrafischer@gmail.com
EVP/OVP: Lois Berkson Membership VP: Susan Rose
lrberkson@gmail.com mssrose@aol.com
:
Treasurer: Linda Matcovsky Membership VP Sandy Cohen
lindabmatcovsky@gmail.com momsandy4@aol.com
Asst. Treasurer: Sandy Prusher PRAZE VPs:
sandraprusher@aol.com Roberta Schussel r.schussel22@gmai
Secretary: Ava Phillips Rhonda Friedman
avaphillips02@gmail.com rhondalfriedman@gmail.com
Secretary: Elaine Rosenberg Area VP: Tel Aviv: Diane Ritter
elainefrose@aol.com dianeritte@aol.com
Fundraising VP -Grassroots: Area VP: Ein Gedi:
CherylCotler dipspin@aol.com Ruthie Rinis ruthierinis@gmail.com
Fundraising VP - Major Gifts: Area VP: Eilat: Karen Boley
Sheila Steinman auntkarenb@juno.com
smagerman2@gmail.com
Fran Gaswirth can be reached at browardmembership@hadassah.org
Bulletin Editor: Arleen Barnes can be reached at: artladyajb@comcast.net
The Jerusalem Gateway Project is transforming the city
into an entrepreneurial business center. In the past few
years, Jerusalem has gone from unranked to 25th on the
global list of high-tech cities, and people are flocking to
this innovation hub.
Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat believes this transformation
has only just begun and sees the Hadassah Medical
Organization as playing a vital role in taking Jerusalem
to the next level—attracting new talent and
revolutionizing modern health care.
This is a remarkable opportunity for Hadassah. HMO has completely reimagined its Round
Building, the original inpatient center and core of the Hadassah Ein Kerem campus.
As the population of Jerusalem grows, and people demand cutting-edge health care for all,
this renovation and expansion will ensure a higher level of patient care, increase the number
of patients HMO serves each year, and contribute substantially to HMO’s growth and
financial stability.
In July 2017, HWZOA committed to try to raise $91.2 million to renovate the Round Building.
This is the first phase of Hadassah’s vision to reimagine the Ein Kerem Campus and HMO.
It’s about compassion; it’s about healing; it’s about life; it’s also about a 360 degree
vision in a changing world.
Information and ideas are available to help support 360 Degrees of Healing, The Full Circle
Campaign for HMO! For more information, contact either Sheila Magerman Steinman or
Cheryl Cotler.
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PRAZE (Programing, Advocacy, Zionism, Education)
Where Salt Comes From
www.hadassah.org | Health & Medicine in the U.S. | Heart Health | Every Bite Counts | Infographics
Eat Healthier with Every Bite Counts: Hadassah’s Nutrition Program
Join the push for heart health
with Every Bite Counts: Hadassah's
Nutrition Program, bringing
innovative recipes, practical tips, and
heart healthy cooking. Units can
create their own fun events. Together,
we’ll help women stay healthy across
the generations. We'll help you get
started on the path to a healthier
heart.
ADVOCACY NEXT STEPS
SIGN UP FOR ADVOCACY UPDATES
Updates on current events and advocacy efforts that matter to Hadassah
members. Sign up: www.hadassah.org/become-an-advocate
MAKE A DIFFERENCE THROUGH THE NATIONAL ACTION CENTER
Directly reach your Legislators directly on a variety of Zionist and domestic
advocacy issues so that your voice is heard.
Speak out: http://cqrcengage.com/hadassah/?5
LEARN ABOUT ADVOCACY THROUGH OUR ONLINE RESOURCES
Watch videos of our Women’s Health Equity Summit to learn about the intricacies of
policy and advocacy on Capitol Hill.
Watch: http://www.hadassah.org/advocate/womens-health-empowerment-
recap-2018.html
Roberta Schussel & Rhonda Friedman - PRAZE CO-VPs
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Tu B'Shvat: Emerging
by Karen Wolfers Rapaport
Like the trees in the depth of winter, we have the power to emerge
from darkness and blossom
The earliest blooming trees in Israel are awakening from a long, deep winter’s nap. The trees
have spent many months in hibernation. Until now, our beloved nurturing sources of shade
and breath have been absorbing water from deep beneath the ground. This G-d-given
survival mechanism has sustained them up until now. But now begins a new cycle in their
lives. In this moment, they will draw sustenance from their own sap in order to grow, bloom
and prosper. The trees will regenerate utilizing their own resources. They will become the
giving entity that they were meant to be.
This time of year, the trees are beginning to bud, after they have been barren for a long period
of time. They have withstood and subsisted. Sometimes barely. They are now emerging.
The Torah states, "For a man is a tree of the field" (Deut. 20:19). As it is for the trees, so too it
can be with us.
On Tu B'Shvat, we have the privilege to see a miraculous unfolding. As the trees move from a
place of paucity to a place of abundance, so too can we move from being a receiver to being
a giver, for we now have ourselves. We are reconnected back to our own resources.
Editor’s note: The author is an individual & Family Services Professional and freelance writer.
She was schooled in the U.S. but now lives in Israel.
HADASSAH FLORIDA BROWARD PRAZE: Anti-Semitism & Safety Programs
ADDED PROGRAM NAME/DESCRIPTION CURRENT INFO CHANGE
ADL ADL -Anti-Defamation League- In Boca Raton - Speakers Bureau
B'Nai 561-988-2920
Fax: 561-989-0712 or www.adl.org
5/29/18 Anti- Lauren Feibelman – Managing lauren@standwithus.com No charge
Semitism / Director, Campus Affairs – Stand With 954-600-2968
BDS Us – Anti-Semitism & BDS on college www.standwithus.com/campus
campuses.
11/1/18 Credit Equifax www.experian.com
Bureaus 1-800-685-1111
11/1/18 Credit Experian www.experian.com
Bureaus 1-888-397-3742
11/1/18 Credit Trans Union www.transunion.com
Bureaus 1-800-916-8800
Safety Contact Local Fire Dept. - Speakers No charge
from EMC, HazMat & Fire Rescue Depts.
Safety Contact Local Police or Sheriff’s No charge
Dept. to discuss and do
demonstrations on: Personal Safety -
Anti-Terrorism Programs -Internet safety
Safety National Crime Stop Program: Chris, Program Coordinator No charge
Excellent speaker on personal phone (904) 685.2201 minimum
crime prevention. Chris@NationalCrimeStop.org 15-20
www.NationalCrimeStop.org people
8/7/18 Safety Palm Beach County Rape Center 866-891-7273 No charge
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An Event to Remember - Women of the Year, 2018
On October 28, 2018 at Jacaranda Country Club in
Plantation, Florida, over 170 women, men and children
gathered to honor Hadassah Florida Broward’s Women of
the Year. What an amazing day it was as we honored our
Wonder Women. We honored Merna Shapiro, our Florida
Broward woman of the year; Arlene Novick from B’not
Shalom; Randi Grossman from Coral Springs/Parkland;
Penny Cukier from Kavanah; Judy Buono from L’Chayim
Plantation; Harriet Churgin from Oceanside Kiryat Yam;
Elaine Shneider from Pine Island Ridge; Rhonda Friedman
from Tikvah; Myra Pinto from Wynmoor; and Ilene Miller and
Sue Tesser from Zipporah. Our 2018 Women of the Year
Our keynote speaker was Dr. Elizabeth Etkin-Kramer, a
gynecologist in practice on Miami Beach for the past 25
years. Dr. Etkin-Kramer captivated the audience as she
educated us about What Families Need to Know About
Breast and Other Hereditary Cancers.
Not only did we meet to honor our Wonder Women, but
we also raised funds for breast cancer research at
Hadassah Medical Organization. According to the
National Cancer Institute, there will be a 50% increase in
breast cancer by 2030. Education and support of the
groundbreaking research happening at Hadassah Medical
Organization brings us all one step closer to a cure.
Report submitted by Cheryl Cotler
Vice-President Grassroots Fundraising Our 2018 Broward Woman of the Year
Merna Shapiro with husband,
Dr. Larry Shapiro
Karen Ulm, Florida Hadassah Broward
President with
Rhonda Friedman, Region VP - PRAZE Keynote Speaker
and Tikvah Chapter’s Woman of the Year Dr. Elizabeth Etkin-Kramer
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If you are 70½ OR OLDER,
you can make a
“rollover” gift from FRONT
your IRA directly to
Hadassah (up to
$100,000 each year).
YOUR BENEFITS:
Support Hadassah’s Satisfy your required Save on taxes.
lifesaving mission today. minimum distribution (RMD).
BACK
Contact Bryce Diamond at 212-303-8107 or bdiamond@hadassah.org
for more information about making an IRA charitable rollover gift.
Proceeds to benefit the extraordinary work of Hadassah
For More Information call:
HADASSAH Lois Berkson: lrberkson@gmail.com 954-609-1353 or
Karen Ulm: kulm@hadassah.org 727-215-9740
PROGRAMMING
and
FUND-RAISING EVENTS
ARE SPONSORED
BY
INDIVIDUAL CHAPTERS
OR
COUNCILS
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HADASSAH Mavens on the Move
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS
Museums and other Field Trips are every
Lunch ‘n Lit other month. Rosh Hodesh meetings are
held in the alternate months.
Day Book Group
meets monthly at the BLUE MOON DINER The 1st event, scheduled for Monday,
10076 Griffin Road, Cooper City January 7th, is an opportunity for us to
Lunch at 11:00 a.m. Cost is the price of participate in a program guaranteed to
your lunch choice plus $5.00 donation to lift our spirits and strengthen our
Hadassah balance. It is showcased on the next
page.
January 29
Hillbilly Elegy by JD Vance Information of future events
Moderator: Judy Apisdorf will be sent to chapters members
towards the end of January.
February 26
The Weight of Ink by Rachel Kadish
Moderator: Michelle Price
MARCH 26 Lunch Bunch
An American Marriage
by Tayari Jones Moderator: TBA For our Upcoming
Lunch Bunch, we will be meeting
Monday, January 21, 2019 at 1:00
Evening Book Group meets at 6:30 at Pita Plus (Kosher meat restaurant)
p.m. Also at the BLUE MOON Diner 2145 Sterling Rd., Dania Beach
January 29
The Secret Chord Monday, February 18 at 1:00
by Geraldine Brooks is the date of the 2nd meeting in 2019,
Moderator: Janet Goldstein with the restaurant still to be decided
February 26 I will have that information for you at the
January meeting.
The Weight of Ink
by Rachel Kadish Participants order from the menu and
Moderator: Rhonda Friedman pay for their own lunch.
We ask everyone to make
MARCH 26 a $5 donation to Hadassah.
Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker RSVP to judy.apisdorf@gmail.com or
by Jenifer Chiaverlini 954-530-2991 by the previous Monday
Moderator: Ruthie Rinis We welcome anyone who wants to join
us for lunch in various restaurants every
For additional information contact: month or so!
Sharon Curtis at You are welcome to bring a friend !
sharonltc@bellsouth.net
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FIRST MAVENS’ EVENT IN 2019
Shari Kalkstein is a nationally recognized seminar
presenter on “The Aging Spine” and “Aging
Confidently”. Shari owns a private boutique
personal training studio in Pembroke Pines that
specializes in Aging Adults. At Fortify Your Frame,
“Mavens on the Move” your goals are our goals.
invites you to: Shari holds a degree in exercise and earned several
A New Year/A Healthier fitness certifications as well as maintaining her
You physical therapist assisting license.
Get Balanced to Get Wear comfortable clothes and be prepared to
Moving Safely “move”. You will experience safe balance exercises
to do 9at home as well as a fun, challenging activity,
With Shari Kalkstein should you choose to accept the mission.
Monday January 7, 2019
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. As always there is a $5.00 donation to Hadassah.
Fortify Your Frame We will be having lunch at Shari’s studio.
9123 Taft Street For Food suggestions/assignments, contact
Pembroke Pines, FL 33024 Ruthie Rinis, ruthierinis@gmail.com
OCEANSIDE KIRYAT YAM CHAPTER OF HADASSAH HAS TICKETS FOR
2019 SHOWS AT BROWARD CENTER OF THE PERFORMING ARTS
However, you must act quickly as deadlines are nearing.
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF A BRONX TALE
Sun. March 3, 2019 6:30pm Wed. June 19, 2019 8:00pm
Upper Orch. only Rows J K L $67.00 Mezzanine only Rows D F $57.00
Wed. Feb. 20, 2019 8:00pm Sun. June 16, 2019 6:30pm (Father’s Day)
Mezzanine only - Row D $57.00 Mezzanine only Rows DEF $57.00
Sun. June 23, 2019 1:00pm
DEAR EVAN HANSEN Mezzanine only Rows G H $62.00
Wed. Mar. 27 2019 8:00pm
Mezz. only Rows C D F G $62.00 If you have any questions, please CALL or TEXT
Sun. Mar. 31, 2019 6:30pm ADA PINCHEVSKY: Mobile:954-816-5830
Mezz. only Rows F G H J $62.00 or EMAIL: ADAPINCH1@HOTMAIL.COM
Note: There was limited seating available for
ANASTASIA these shows due to the overwhelming number
Sun.April 28, 2019 6:30pm of people who had first choice because they had
Upper Orch. only Rows J K L $67.00 season subscriptions and had ordered tickets for
Wed. May 1,2019 8:00pm Hamilton.
Upper Orch. only Rows G H L $67.00
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Two Entertainment Offers from Kings Point Chapter of Hadassah
King’s Point Hadassah has tickets for
South Florida Annual Organized by:
The New Season of
The Stage Door Theater Tu B’Shevat
The Producers Family Celebration
Sunday, Feb.10, 2019
Sunday, January 27, 2019
My One and Only
Sunday, March 24, 2019 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
at T.Y. Park in Hollywood
Ghost, the Musical
Sunday, May 5, 2019 Join us at this FREE community event!
All Sunday shows are · Carnival Attractions
· Mini Tu B'Shevat Seder
Matinees at 2:00 p.m.
· Israeli Music and Dancing
All are welcome to attend · Take Away Your Own Flower Pot
any of these programs. · Family Show
However, you must call · Scouting Activities
Sheila Steinman to register and · Kosher Food for Purchase
reserve your space: · And much more...
954-821-2191
Event FREE of charge / Park admission applies
For info call 305.932.4200 ext. 165 / 954.434.0499 ext. 106
T.Y. Park North Park Road, Hollywood, FL 33021
The Tu B’Shevat Thank you to our participating organizations!
Family Celebration,
(see flyer at right),
is not a
King’s Point
program…
10 It is free to all.Oceanside Kiryat Yam
LIPS RESERVATION FORM
Chapter of Hadassah NAME ____________________________________________
Presents
Dinner and a New Broadway PHONE_____________________
Style Show: Wednesday,
January 30, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
Complete Dinner and EMAIL ____________________________________________
Show Lips, Fort Lauderdale Location
$48.00 pp 1421 E. Oakland Park Boulevard No.. of Reservations _________ @48.00 ea = $__________
For Further Information,
Contact: Ada Pinchevsky:
cell: (954) 816-5830 or by
Please make check(s) payable to Hadassah
email:
adapinch1@hotmail.com
LIPS RESERVATION FORM
Name _________________________________________
Phone _____________________
Email ______________________________________
No. of Reservations__________ @ $48.00 = $ ___________ OCEANSIDE KIRYAT YAM
Enclosed
Deadline: January 20, 2019 Chapter of Hadassah
Make check payable to: Hadassah Presents
mail to: Ada Pinchevsky 3430 Galt Ocean Drive # 301
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308 our Gala Spring Event
Distinctive Fashions from Fashion Show & Luncheon ~
Stein Mart Pompano Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Discount Coupons for all who attend
11:30 a.m.
Menu:
Full Course Luncheon, Coral Ridge Yacht Club
Eggplant
EggplantParmesan,
Parmesan or (off Sunrise Boulevard to Bay View Drive to
Filet of Sole Francaise
Filet of Sole Francaise , 2800 Yacht Club Boulevard)
Challah Bread, $65.00 pp
Fresh Fruit Tart (Includes Valet Parking)
Open to all
Proceeds from this Event will be sent to Hadassah Hospital and used
to fund research into eradicating diseases such as:
Cancer, ALS, Parkinsons, Heart Disease, Macular Degeneration.
_________________________________________________________
Fashion Show Reservation Form Please submit by Deadline: March 5, 2019
_ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
Name ___________________________________ Chapter ________________________________
Phone _______________________ Email __________________________________________
I (We) would like to sit with _________________________________________________________
Luncheon Choice: Filet of Sole____________Eggplant Parmesan _________________
*Please list any guests’ names on back of this form, or use a separate page and include their entree choice
Total # of people ________ @ $65.00 ea. = $________ Total enclosed
Please make checks payable to “Hadassah” and mail to:
Galia Barlow, Treasurer 1920 South Ocean Drive. Apt. # 1411 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 11Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33324
121 SW 94th Terrace
Hadassah Florida Broward
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Telephone: (212) 355-7900
Contributions will be used for the support of Hadassah’s charitable projects and programs in the
U.S. and/or Israel including: medical relief, education and research, education and advocacy
programs on issues of concern to women and that of the family; and support of programs for Jewish
youth. Financial and other information about Hadassah may be obtained, without cost, by writing
the Finance Department at Hadassah’s principal place of business at the address indicated above,
or by calling the phone number indicated above. In addition, residents of the following states may
obtain financial and/or licensing information from their states, as indicated. FL: A COPY OF THE
OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR HADASSAH,THE WOMEN’S
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