BIRMINGHAM HADASSAH Birmingham, Alabama FALL 2015 / 5776 Sherrie Grunfeld and I had the exciting privilege of attending President: Mindy Cohen Hadassah’s National Business Meeting & Symposium this Organizational VP: Melina Goldfarb past July in Philadelphia, PA. Philadelphia is not only the Fundraising VPs: Jennifer Cordover & Bridget Sikora from our cradle of American freedom and independence, but also the Health Education VP: Ami Epstein city where began her seminal contribution Social Action VP: Amy Sedlis & Sherrie Grunfeld PRESIDENT to American Jewish intellectual life. She moved there in 1893 Membership VP: Melissa Altmann our as the first paid employee of the Jewish Publication Society; Jewish Education VP: Beth Scherer-Smokey Mindy Cohen though given the title of “secretary,” her role was the editor, Communications VP: Ginger Brook BOARD translator and administrator. Her development as a leader, Directory VP: Nancy Frankel communicator, scholar and manager eventually led her to Corresponding Secretary: Riva Bard New York and the founding of Hadassah. Recording Secretary: Ella Rosen Treasurer: Eva Wilensky We followed in Henrietta’s footsteps not only coming to Philadelphia to conduct business, Records Administrator: Adrienne Brook but also through Hadassah’s work to empower women, strengthen the Jewish people and Chai Society Chair: Sharon Bromberg build Israel. Through our efforts in medicine and education, through advocacy, through Life Membership: Rochelle Green our programming and leadership training, we remain true to the vision of our founder and Bubbe Club: Bari Katz & Esther Levy extend that vision to the far horizon. Book Club: Toby Gewant & Esther Schuster Blue Box: Elise Bodenheimer For two days we heard about Hadassah’s accomplishments and initiatives, including its life JNF Trees for Israel: Lynette Mazer changing research, listened to outstanding speakers in stimulating sessions, explored issues Individual Certificates: Lora Schwartz of importance to and Israel, and elected a new National President, Ellen Hershkin from Group Certificates: Mike Braunstein Dix Hills, NY. Hadassah Cards: Toby Mendler & Ruth Nomberg Historian: Judith Michaelson I feel honored to serve as the new Birmingham Hadassah President and am excited about Executive Board for Life: Adrienne Brook our amazing 2015-16 Board Members who are also committed to helping us reach our goals. Please feel free to contact me if you are interested in getting involved. I welcome your input and feedback.

Mindy Cohen [email protected] 205/567.9028 We are Hadassah, The Power of Women Who Do!

hope you stopped by our Hadassah display in August at the LJCC! Many thanks to Sherrie Grunfeld, who took beautiful pictures at our meeting and board installation. She put together a Smilebox presentation which can be accessed via this link.

Birmingham Hadassah • Fall 2015 • Page 3 2015 Hadassah-Birmingham Social Action Committee Partnership with Alabama Anti-Bullying License Plate Sale 2015-2016 Social Action Committee: Susan Cutler, Sylvia Wright, Susan Koretzky As one of several objectives this year, we are excited to partner with recent high school graduate Bayle Smith, who committee Co-Chairs: Amy Sedlis & Sherrie Grunfeld recently gained the Legislative Oversight Committee’s approval to create the State of Alabama’s first anti-bullying license plate. programming In alignment with Hadassah National PRAZE (Programming, Advocacy, Zionism and Education), our goals are to promote a cause in the community that In order for the license plates to be printed, 1000 pre-commitment orders must be placed within 12 months. Hadassah SOCIAL ACTION will advance society with the intent to produce lasting changes. The Birmingham is committed to helping Bayle get 500 commitments by December 2015. This plate could generate a conversation chapter’s committee for Social Action is committed to dedicating our time and about bullying that has never happened before. As many know, car rides often are a great time to talk to kids and other resources to help reduce incidences of bullying throughout Central Alabama. passengers about many things and license plates offer that non-threatening opportunity. What a great opportunity to help raise awareness. We will partner with other not-for-profit organizations to increase public awareness and offer educational programs to help combat the pain of bullying. Proceeds from this specialty license plate will benefit Eagles’ Wings, Inc., an organization in Tuscaloosa 2015-2016 Programming: County providing day habilitation services to adults with • Continue to assist in expanding the Bullying First Response anonymous hotline efforts, a confidential reporting developmental disabilities — many who have experienced center for reporting bullying experienced or witnessed in schools — field trips, gym, bus ride, in line before or after bullying throughout their lives. school. Assist with receiving communications (calls) reporting, tracking and managing incidents pertaining to bullying in schools. http://bullyingfirstresponse.com Please help spread awareness and consider placing your order today. During the online pre-ordering process you • NEW: Partner with PFLAG - Parents, Family, Friends of Lesbians and Gays - Birmingham Chapter and Alabama will be asked to provide an email address to which a pre- Academy of Pediatrics to provide Safe Zone Training and Family Support information to pediatric practices/ commitment redemption voucher will be sent once plates providers around Central Alabama/Birmingham. http://pflagbham.org become available at your local licensing office. For more • NEW: 3rd Grade-Elementary School Programs — develop some type of age-appropriate program to bring to information visit “Anti-Bullying License Plate for Alabama - Baylee Smith” on Facebook or call 205/345.5484. schools (TBD which system). Explore partnership with Positively Improv - http://www.positivelyfunnyinc.com PRE-ORDER TODAY: https://precommit.mvtrip.alabama.gov • NEW: feature Jewish film about LGBTQ issues to be determined. Connect with Shout Film Festival and other film offerings. To learn more about Hadassah’s anti-bullying effort and/or to get involved, please contact either Amy Sedlis or • NEW: Assist with getting the 1000 pre-orders for the Anti-Bullying license plate. Sherrie Grunfeld, whose contact information is listed on the facing page. • Free community screening of Bully — date and location to be determined. Plans for this year include: If you are interested in our programming and would like to be involved, please email Amy Sedlis or Sherrie Grunfeld. • Community screenings of film BULLY We welcome additional committed volunteers. Meetings are once a month and there is regular email communication. This will • Community public school forum at Samford require approximately 1-2 hours/week of your time. It is extremely rewarding. • Last year follow-up with First Response Hotline • PFLAG materials to pediatric practices around Central Alabama/Birmingham metro Hadassah Social Action Chairs: • Develop/partner and implementation of Innovative Elementary School Program: Positively Funny Improv, David Grisson Amy Sedlis Sherrie Grunfeld • Jewish movies about gay issues: Shout Film Festival [email protected] [email protected] • Anti-Bullying License Plate Commitments (500) 205/910.7801 205/249.7154

Young Judaea is again offering FREE Birthright Become a Leadership Fellow trips to Israel for ages 18-26. Ten days hiking, exploring, sightseeing — immersed We’re looking for leaders of tomorrow’s Jewish community. Hadassah Leadership Fellows in the culture and people of Israel. Hadassah are part of a two-year program that will inspire you, cultivate your skills and challenge you members get priority with this code: hadasvip. to volunteer service that can impact our community and the world. Fellows travel to Israel Registration opens September 8. Go to the together, where they visit Hadassah projects. Applications for the 2016/17 class of Fellows head of the line: get the details and pre-register are now being accepted. Apply today by clicking here. today by clicking here.

Birmingham Hadassah • Fall 2015 • Page 5 Hadassah’s New Membership Initiative The Hadassah Book Club held its August meeting at the home of as of July 1, 2015 Dorothy Ziff. We read and analyzed a wonderful book called The Art of Hearing Heartbeats by Jan-Philipp Sendker. Our discussion was ably led The Gifting Campaign: by Sharon Kahn who did an amazing job researching information about NEW Free Annual Membership for One Year both the author and the history of Burma, the setting for the novel. While BOOK munching on delicious homemade goodies, we traced the steps of the heroine in her quest to discover her father's roots. MEMBERS Yes, you heard right! Who would not want to take advantage of a free membership CLUB for one year? The goal is to increase membership, donor base and involvement! There will be no September meeting because of

the holidays. Eligibility: The person must be over 17 years old, have an email address, be someone who is currently a non-member or has not been a member since 2012. She must be enrolled on the Gift Membership form. Do plan to attend the October 18 meeting at the home of Esther Schuster (4305 Fair Oaks This enrollment offer lasts until December 31, 2015. The one year FREE annual gifted membership commences on the date Dr, 35213, 205/937.3007). We will review Washing the Dead, a novel by Michelle Brafman. of enrollment. The gift must be given by a Hadassah Life Member or Associate. Discounted books and ebooks can be purchased at your favorite online site. We are excited to

announce that the author will be in virtual attendance at this meeting via Skype. Please plan Benefits for the new member: Affiliation with Hadassah, our magazine, insurance program, and opportunity for re- to arrive at 10 am for refreshments. The discussion will start promptly at 10:30 am. RSVP to enrollment. Esther at [email protected]. The meeting will be held downstairs in the TV room. Please introduce the member so she can meet the wonderful group of women our chapter is made up of and become Esther's driveway is tricky so someone will be at bottom of the driveway to drive people up. involved! When her gifted year is finished, she will want to join Hadassah! The November 22nd meeting will be held at Diane Slaughter's home. We will be discussing If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Altmann: 205/972.9184 or [email protected]. Natchez Burning by Greg Iles. Special thanks go out to our hosts and discussion facilitators. If you are interested in hosting or facilitating, or if you have book suggestions, please contact Toby ([email protected]) or Esther ([email protected]). The Hadassah Book Group is open to all Hadassah members. Please join us at our next meeting on October 18. We would love to have your daughter, granddaughter, mother, Toby Gewant and Esther Schuster friend or YOU become a life member. Co-chairs LIFE We are putting the new Directory together and would like to add more Life Members.

MEMBERS Please get in touch with Rochelle Green, 205/980.0115. Need Greeting Cards? Birmingham Hadassah is always thrilled to welcome new Life Members! Here are our newest: It’s not too late to order Rosh Hashanah cards! Hadassah

Nancy Denney We have them! Annie Goldberg, Gifted by Gail Bayer GREETING Amanda Held, Gifted by Ginger Held We have made it easier than ever to purchase Hadassah greeting cards for all occasions. Shelby Kimerling, Gifted by Sheryl Kimerling Life Member Transfers: CARDS Ashley Lewis, Gifted by Jon Lewis Rachel Mazer, Gifted by Maureen Petrofsky Mia Neustein Cards are $2 each or 10 for $15, any assortment: Eliana Miller, Gifted by Renee Schulman Ilene Kosoff Anniversary, Bar & Bat Mitzvah, Birth, Birthday, Chanukah, Congratulations, Brianna Parris, Gifted by Ginger Brook and Adrienne Brook Father's Day, Get Well, Mazel Tov, Mother's Day, New Year, Passover, Sympathy, Carleton Sokol Thinking of You, Wedding… Evelyn Joan Sokol, Gifted by Friends Contact: Ruth Nomberg [email protected] 205/510.9039 (work-direct line) Do you know of someone who should be getting our Birmingham Hadassah cards are available from Ruth at the LJCC emails but may not be on our list? Please share this link with them for Toby Mendler [email protected] 205/956.6422 our signup form: http://eepurl.com/g-xPQ ***Kindly make checks payable to HADASSAH and mail to Eva Wilensky, 3340 Stoneridge Lane, Birmingham, AL 35243***

Birmingham Hadassah • Fall 2015 • Page 7 Did You Forget Something? Hadassah Major Gifts: Q&A

If you’re like the rest of us, you have sent many charitable checks the past L’Shana Tova. Best wishes for a sweet year, filled with good health, contentment, few months. Many of these checks were for listings or ads in synagogue and peace and prosperity for all! During the High Holidays season, each of us has a Sisterhood directories, High Holidays books of remembrance or organization heightened awareness that our future is fragile. The hours spent in prayer during 2016 directories. So many checks, so much need — who can keep it all straight? the holiest days of the year, encourage examination our actions and how we Hadassah Which check was for what? might change. Often overwhelmed by the BIG questions, I search for answers. DIRECTORY With much effort, I can become more patient, a better listener and kinder, but MAJOR GIFTS the BIG questions remains. What can I do to truly make a difference? This reminder is from HADASSAH for the 2016 Directory. Please review your records to see if you have recently sent a As a member who is passionate about Hadassah, the answers become increasingly obvious, of course! With its many facets, check to Hadassah for any of the following: Hadassah offers inspiration and solutions. Our global life-affirming work is unparalleled through vital youth programs, Hadassah College and the unsurpassed Hadassah Medical Organization. • Bubbe Club • In Loving Memory Youth , established 1933, was created in order to rescue thousands of Jewish children • Honoring Our Children from the Third Reich by housing the young refugees in Israel. During the early years, During the early our Birmingham Chapter formed the Bubbe Club, whose funds were allocated for Youth • Honoring Our Parents and Grandparents “years, our Birmingham • Out of Town Well Wishers Chapter formed the Aliyah. Local lore asserts there was a cabin in one of the villages named “Birmingham” • ¼ page, 1/3 page, ½ page or full page Memorial Bubbe Club, whose honoring our women for their generosity. Today, Hadassah youth villages provide a safety funds were allocated net of services — food, shelter, education and love — to immigrants and at-risk Israeli Every member received a letter from HADASSAH in July. Each member was invited to either renew a listing(s) or place a for Youth Aliyah. Local children from poor or abusive homes in Israel. With guidance, nurturing and first-rate new listing(s) in the upcoming Directory. We have received many dozens of responses to that letter. But some of you set it lore asserts there instruction, students learn the skills they need to succeed in modern-day Israel. aside with good intentions to take care of it “later.” It is now “later.” was a cabin in one of the villages named At Hadassah College Jerusalem, students receive dedicated personal attention thanks to If you have already taken care of this, thank you so much for your donation. Hadassah's three-pronged approach to their success. The college incorporates guidance “Birmingham” honoring and work placement opportunities from Hadassah's Career Center, partial scholarship We cannot add your name to any of the above categories without your instructions and your check. Won’t you our women for their aid and interest-free loans, and intensive individualized academic assistance. This unique send us your listing request and your payment now? The absolute deadline is September 25, as we must send all of our generosity. approach translates into impressive real-world results: Hadassah College has the lowest information to the printer. student attrition rates in the nation, surpassing even those of major academic universities. Ninety-five percent of enrolled If you have misplaced the pre-addressed return envelope that was provided, here is the address you will need: students successfully complete their study programs, and up to 90 percent of graduates find work in their chosen fields. Lora Schwartz, 3616 Crestside Road, Birmingham, Alabama 35223 Hadassah continues to lend longstanding support to both Young Judaea and the Jewish National Fund, programs Questions? Please call 205/967.4030) or email [email protected] fundamental to the future of Israel and our people. Last spring, Hadassah doctors traveled to provide care after the devastating earthquake in Nepal. In all, over 1600 patients The Birmingham Chapter of Hadassah appreciates your support. were treated in the field hospital, including children whose orphanage collapsed. Dr. Ilan, one of the team who traveled Co-Chairs Jan Jaffe and Lora Schwartz to India, was working with a Nepalese boy diagnosed with Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS), a condition that affects the blood and blood vessels and requires dialysis, but there was no dialysis machine in the tent. Dr. Braun, who was at Ein Karem in Jerusalem, talked Dr. Ilan through “how to do manual dialysis on this child,” Dr. Ilan related. “What an extraordinary feeling to be able to get back-up medical expertise like that!” Most recently, Hadassah-trained physicians will be the first in Israel to offer surgery to correct in-utero surgery correcting Membership Updates Needed for Upcoming Directory the devastating birth defect Spina Bifida. In addition, a world-renowned Hadassah physician, Dr. Yuval Gielchinsky, has saved hundreds of babies — many of them twins who shared a blood supply — by operating on them in utero. We are going to press soon and we need any changes membership in your listing: name • address • phone • email A leader in medical research and education across the board, from cardiac care to stem cell research, from advocating for gender equality in medical research to breast cancer research and patient awareness, Hadassah supports the well-being of updates for Have you moved or are you about to move? all peoples. Did you get rid of your landline this year? Did you change email service? Hadassah’s long arm reaches many facets of Tikkun Olam and you have the opportunity to become more involved through DIRECTORY financially supporting our crucial work! To learn more about becoming a Hadassah major donor, with a minimum gift of $5,000, please contact me or [email protected] (phone 800/928.0685). I look forward to helping you find a If your email address is not in the Directory, please give permission for us to list it. meaningful way to support Hadassah’s miraculous work. Mothers of Young Adult Life Members: do we have your daughter’s email and her address if she is settled on her own? L’Shana Tova, Diane Slaughter, Major Gifts Chair Please email all changes to Adrienne Brook at [email protected] ASAP so we may include all the updates. [email protected] 205/870.1430

Birmingham Hadassah • Fall 2015 • Page 9 The Power of Women Who Heal Why Are Blue Boxes Red? Nurses: The Heart of Hadassah by Elise Bodenheimer by Sherrie Grunfeld, RN Nurses As the Blue Box Chair for the Birmingham Chapter of Hadassah, I Did you know Hadassah has a division of nurses in the U.S. that bridges sometimes get asked why the blue boxes are red. The answer is that, in COUNCIL relations with the nurses at our two hospitals in Israel? the past, money from a blue box went to the Jewish National Fund and BLUE BOXES money from a red box went to Hadassah. Hadassah hospitals in Mount Scopus and Ein Kerem both run efficiently because of our nurses in Israel. In Today, it no longer matters what color your box is. It can be blue or red or green. It can be sparkly or plain. No 1990, Hadassah founded a National Nurses Council in the US with two parts to its mission: matter what it looks like, your tzedakah donation helps Hadassah in its mission. • To establish an international partnership with the nursing division of Hadassah Medical Organization. If your box is full, you can get in touch with me, Elise Bodenheimer, and I will arrange to get it. My phone • To meet the special educational, social and professional concerns of Jewish and Zionist nurses in the number is 205/969-2811 or you can send me an e-mail at [email protected]. You can leave it at the Levite United States and Israel, and to enhance and support the nursing profession in both countries. Jewish Community Center with Mindy Cohen, I can pick it up, or you can bring it to my house at 3032 Asbury Park Place in Vestavia. Do whatever works best for you. Hadassah nurses around the country are engaged in issues that bring Hadassah and nursing to the forefront and help raise money for our mission, using their nursing expertise to promote breast cancer awareness In order to be sure you get an accurate receipt, please be sure to include your name, address and phone through our Check It Out Program, organ donation through Pikuach Nefesh and now women and heart disease number with your donation. If you want to keep your current box, just put the money is a plastic bag or other though Every Beat Counts: Hadassah’s Heart Health program. Our Taskforce for Nursing program helps to container that you do not need returned, and give it to me that way. Again, please be sure to include your promote nursing as a profession to high school students and has reached over 10,000 students. name and address on a piece of paper or put a label with your address on the bag. If you do not receive an We would love to have a Nurses Council in Birmingham. If you are interested in meeting quarterly with area acknowledgement of your donation within a week of my receiving your box, please let me know. Jewish nurses to discuss medical care in the Birmingham area as well as learn what we are doing in Israel to If you prefer, you can count out the funds yourself and mail a check directly to Eva Wilensky, 3340 Stoneridge help make our hospitals the state of the art centers they are, contact Sherrie Grunfeld at [email protected]. Lane, Mountain Brook, AL 35243. If you send the funds in that way, you will receive a letter from National Hadassah thanking you for your donation. However you choose to do it, those coins add up. Every bit helps Hadassah to do their work. Many thanks to all of you who make the world a better place by giving so much to so many.

SHANAH Our Southern Region Grassroots Chair, Dana Waxler, sent us information on the 2015 “Don't FALL Behind Grassroots FUNdraising Contest” and we have TOVAH. the opportunity to win! Kindly contact board members with any of the following items you’d like to help with. BLUE BOXES WISHING Grassroots YOU We have from now until October 30 to participate, as prizes will be awarded at the upcoming 2015 Fall Board Meeting held November 7-8 in Knoxville. FUNdraising A GOOD Grand Prize Winner (best overall fundraising chapter): $300 YEAR. Large Chapter Winner (500+ Members): $100 CONTEST Here are some ideas to help get us to the top: 1. New Chai Society Member, $180 Annual Giving Opportunity ($180 per year) 2. New and Step-Up Silver Chai Society Member, $360 Annual Giving Opportunity ($360 per year) 3. JNF Certificates/ Hadassah Certificates or Hadassah Cards (Minimum amount $18) 2. Perpetual Yahrzeit ($1000) Kaddish recited annually for loved one at Ein Kerem 4. Brick on Centennial Path ($1,500 for 4”x8” or $5000 for 8”x8” brick) 5. New Keepers of the Gate, New and Step-up Chai Keepers of the Gate, New and Step-up Golden Keepers ($1000, $1800, $5000) 6. A Road Tile for Ein Kerem or Mount Scopus ($1500) 7. Tower Heart Pendant, A Beautiful Silver Heart necklace ($100 each) or Healing Pendant, a Beautiful Silver Roman Coin necklace ($180 each) HADASSAH THE WOMEN’S ZIONIST ORGANIZATION OF AMERICA, INC. hadassah.org 8. “Research Patron,” “Wall of Healing” or “Wall of Promise” Wall Naming Opportunities at Ein Kerem ($1000, $2000 or ©2015 Hadassah, The Women's Zionist Organization of America, Inc. Hadassah is a registered trademark of Hadassah, The Women's Zionist Organization of America, Inc. $2500) 9.Young Judaea Charm Bracelets for YJ Scholarships ($25 each, 2 for $48 or 3 for $70)

Birmingham Hadassah • Fall 2015 • Page 11 HADASSAH CERTIFICATES How to Start and Hadassah Certificates: The Who, What and How ‘Pioneer’ ‘Pioneer’ ‘Pioneer’ Contribute to In Memory of Polly Sokol In Loving Memory of In Memory of James Hewell, Greetings, my name is Mike Braunstein. I’m an Associate Member of Karen and Leslie Allen Howard Schultz Brother of Jamie Odrezin Hadassah Natalie and Eric Asman Karen and Leslie Allen Simmy and Phillip Barrocas Hadassah and chair of the Birmingham Chapter Hadassah Certificates Harold Blach, Jr. Simmy and Phillip Barrocas and Family Committee. It has been a honor to issue Hadassah certificates for the last CERTIFICATES Jane and Joe Bluestein Adrienne and Julian brook Maria Bitran year commemorating life events of the members. Adrienne and Julian Brook Elenor and Sid Conn Eileen and Robert Cohn Sherry and Jerry Cherner Bari Cotton and Peter Egli Heidi and Martin Damsky Why don’t you participate in these certificates? It is so simple. Once a certificate is announced, send your name Avie and Ron Cohen Susan and Jeff Cutler Lisa and Alan Engel to [email protected] or call 205/967-3340 and let me or Eva know what certificate you wish to Linda and Richard Cohn Sharon and Gary Cutter Jacqueline Feldman participate in. You can participate with as little as $10 for each certificate. This can include one individual, a Lisa and Alan Engel Heidi and Martin Damsky Cathy and Irwin Fingerman couple or a whole family — all for the same cost. Certificate recipients get a beautiful certificate from National. I Joy and Robert Fleisher Lisa and Alan Engel and Family also send the recipient a list of the donors who participate in the certificate. Debra and Joel Goldstein Denise and Eddie Esserman Shirley and Ron Froehlich Remember, you can also request a certificate be issued locally and not to the membership. Contact me for Arlene and Milton Goldstein Ann and Richard Goldstein Debra and Joel Goldstein Sherrie and Steve Grunfeld Debra and Joel Goldstein Ann and Richard Goldstein the particulars of one of these certificates — or better still, request a certificate be issued for the membership’s Ginger and Jerry Held Joan and Hunter Gordon Sherrie and Steve Grunfeld participation for any life event, a Mazel Tov, In Memory Of, Wishing Good Health and/or Recovery, any life Ilene and Ken Johnson Susan and Steve Greene Ginger and Jerry Held event you wish. All money received for certificates goes directly to Hadassah to support their mission. Sara and Dennis Krantz Sherrie and Steve Grunfeld Hannah and Colin Helman If you don’t wish to write a check for each certificate you may start an account. Just send a check and let our Donna and David Kraselsky Ilene and Ken Johnston Sharon Kahn and Richard Lehr Treasurer, Eva Wilensky, know that you wish to start a certificate account. She will deduct funds from that Susan and Billy Lapidus Sharon Kahn and Richard Lehr Sheryl and Jon Kimerling account toward any future certificates that you request. In my acknowledgement email that I send letting you Gayle Leitman Robin and Bart Kolber Ricki and Lanny Kline Alicia and Ron Lepke Sheri and Jimmy Krell Marilynn and Richard Leeds know you are included on the certificate, I will advise when the funds in your account are getting low. Laurie Max Esther and Jack Levy Lisa and Marc Michelson On a personal note, it has been a pleasure meeting so many of the members personally. What a wonderful group Joan and Eliane May Denise and Wayne Lewis Cathy and Joseph Moore of lovely ladies. Jamie and Greg Odrezin Laurie Max Cathy and Lee Rogoff Susan and Stuart Padove Lisa and Marc Michelson Lora Schwartz Mike Braunstein, Life Associate Member Carole and Michael Pizitz Lolly and Stuart Miller Jan Shevin Birmingham Hadassah Certificate Chair Pam Ruttenberg Jamie and Greg Odrezin Diane and Howard Slaughter and Arnold Shiland Susan and Stuart Padove Susie Strauss Lora Schwarz Carole and Michael Pizitz Rhonda and Harry Weinberg Bobbye and Michael Seligman Andi and Joe Preston Meredith and Gary Weintraub Ina Mae and David Sher Marian and Myron Radwin and Family Jan Shevin Cathy and Lee Rogoff Eva Wilensky and Mike Braunstein Rosalyn and Irvin Siegal Esther Schuster and Allen Shealy Toby and Bert Siegel Ina Mae and David Sher ‘Book of Builders’ I hope I need no introduction but just in case, I’m Eva Wilensky, chapter Renee and Steve Singer Debbie and Martin Sher In Loving Memory of treasurer. My responsibility is to ensure that all checks received get Diane and Howard Slaughter Jan Shevin Sandy Siegal posted with your member ID number, then sent to National Hadassah in Bari Sokol Rosalyn and Irvin Siegal Sherry and Jerry Cherner New York. Lydia and Jim Sokol Toby and Bert Siegel Shirley and Ron Froehlich Chapter Marilyln and Murray Tanner Ruth Siegler Jan and Kenny Jaffe The reason for this action is that National has a program called Linda Verin and Rick Clay Diane and Howard Slaughter Loretta and Jerry Love TREASURER “cumulative giving.” They keep track of every check made out to Rae and Louis Weintraub Lynette and Alvin Slaughter Carole and Michael Pizitz Hadassah, whether $10 or $10,000. When your checks are received at Janet and Leonard Wertheimer Bari Sokol Cathy and Lee Rogoff that office, they will send you a thank you letter for your contribution. Eva Wilensky and Mike Braunstein Ellen and Jerry Sokol Wendy and Johathan Rutkoff I am also responsible for paying all bills for the chapter, along with any reimbursements made to members that Dolly and David Staff Rosalyn and Irvin Siegal Tracy and Gary Stein Wendy and Frank Siegal have spent their money for a program or supplies. Remember, if you are submitting a reimbursement request, Susie Strauss Lynette and Alvin Slaughter receipts must be sent to me before your request can be honored. Linda Verin and Rick Clay Joyce Spielberger and Maury Shevin Please continue to keep Hadassah in mind when you want to honor or remember someone. Our quota this year Eva Wilensky and Mike Braunstein Gloria Weintraub is $131,512.

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‘Book of Builders’ Diane and Howard Slaughter Jamie and Greg Odrezin ‘Continuity Building’ ‘Book of Memory’ ‘Individual Certificates’ Wishing Faye Bernstein a Lynette and Alvin Slaughter Pam Ruttenberg Mazel Tov on the B’nai Mitzvah of In Memory of Janet Cypress Harris In Memory of Joe Goodstein Speedy and Full Recovery Bari Sokol and Arnold Shiland Pam Ruttenberg’s Grandchildren, Shirley and Roh Froehlich Phillip Redisch Jeri Berman-Davis Ellen and Jerry Sokol Susan Schwartz Isabel and Zachary Sheryl and Jon Kimerling Toby and Bert Siegel and Edward Goldberg Vicki and Jerry Speigelman Esther Schuster and Allen Shealy Ellen Bruck Marty and Alex Kontos Shirley and Ron Froelich Rhonda and Harry Weinberg Diane and Howard Slaughter Linda Cohn Marian and Myron Radwin In Memory of Faye Miller Penny Gordon Eva Wilensky and Mike Braunstein Bari Sokol Cathy and Irvin Fingerman Ilene Rosenfeld and Ken Johnson Toby & Bert Siegel Sherrie and Steve Grunfeld Dorothy Ziff Eva Wilensky and Mike Braunstein Brenda and Fred Friedman Rosalyn and Irvin Siegal Karen and Reuben Halpern Karen and Reuben Halpern Diane and Howard Slaughter In Honor of Susan Stein's son, Ginger and Jerry Held ‘Book of Builders’ ‘Life Membership’ Hannah and Colin Helman Bari Sokol IDF Staff Sgt. Asaf Stein, receiv- Hannah and Colin Helman Thanking Sherrie Grunfeld for In Honor of Her Birth, Making Sheryl and Jon Kimerling Susan and Michael Stein ing the 2015 Nefesh B'Nefesh Riv and Herbert Husid Her Help Schlepping Jared Evelyn Joan Sokol a Life Member Marilynn and Richard Leeds Sandy and Morton Stern Bonei Zion Award Gay Jacobs Amy Sedlis Janet and David Aarons Jamie and Greg Odrezin Eva Wilensky and Mike Braunstein Larry, Ginger, James Henry Marilynn and Richard Leeds Suzanne and Howard Bearman Susan and Stuart Padove and Eli Brook Joan May ‘Guardian’ Linda and Richard Cohn Carole and Michael Pizitz ‘All Purpose’ Celia, Jared, and Marley Nadler Wishing Adrienne Brook Bari Cotton and Peter Egli Esther Schuster and Allen Shealy Mazel Tov on the B’nai Mitzvah In Memory of Lawrence Goldman Maureen and Mark Petrofsky a Complete Recovery Sharon and Gary Cutter Diane and Howard Slaughter of Hannah and Colin Helman’s Andi & Joe Preston Marian and Myron Radwin Ellen Bruck Shirley and Ron Froehlich Bari Sokol Grandchildren, Isabel and Zachary Esther Schuster and Allen Shealy Nancy Frankel and Lennie Siegel Arlene and Milton Goldstein Sandy and Morton Stern Barrocas Family Mazel Tov to Rabbi Yossi Rosalyn and Irvin Siegal Shirley and Ron Froehlich Sherrie and Steve Grunfeld Eva Wilensky and Mike Braunstein Adrienne and Julian Brook & Frumie Posner on the Diane and Howard Slaughter Debra and Joel Goldstein Donna and David Kraselsky Linda Cohn engagement of their daughter Bari Sokol Sherrie and Steve Grunfeld Laurie Max ‘Godparents Certificate’ Shirley and Ron Froehlich Chaya to Shloime Nelken Dodie Sokol and Howard Weintrob Janet “Cookie” Gurwitch Carole and Michael Pizitz Mazel Tov on the Birth of Leah, Sherrie and Steve Grunfeld Larry, Ginger, James Henry Janet and Leonard Wertheimer Ginger and Jerry Held Pam Ruttenberg Jonny, and Rachel Tziporah’s Karen and Reuben Halpern and Eli Brook Eva Wilensky and Mike Braunstein Hannah and Colin Helman and Arnold Shiland New Son and Brother Marilynn and Richard Leeds Sharon Kahn and Richard Lehr Lora Schwartz from the families of: Linda Levine In Memory of Raye Jaffe ‘Book of Builders’ Sara and Dennis Krantz Debbie and Martin Sher Blum Esther and Jack Levy Heidi and Martin Damsky Speedy Recovery to Marian Radwin Marian and Myron Radwin Toby and Bert Siegel - Koenigsburg Pat and Neal Miller Barrocas Family Dorothy Shiland Diane and Howard Slaughter Dubner Susan and Stuart Padove In Memory of Raye Jaffe Joan S. Bergman Esther Schuster and Allen Shealy Joyce Spielberger and Maury Shevin - Hauk Carole and Michael Pizitz Penny Gordon Gina and Rex Boyd Diane and Howard Slaughter Linda Verin and Rick Clay Grunfeld Wendy and Jonathan Rutkoff Sharon and Ed Bromberg Bari Sokol Rhonda and Harry Weinberg - Blotcky Pam Ruttenberg Mazel Tov to Gerry Wyckoff on Adrienne and Julian Brook Vicki and Jerry Spiegelman Janet and Leonard Wertheimer Israel and Arnold Shiland his Special Birthday Ellen Bruck Rhonda and Harry Weinberg Eva Wilensky and Mike Braunstein Linzel Esther Schuster and Allen Shealy Marion Cales Bogo & Norman and Lenora Buchalter Eva Wilensky and Mike Braunstein - Goykhman Lora Schwartz Susan Cales Stein and Michael Eileen Curtis Dorothy Ziff ‘12 Tribes’ - Powers Marilyn Slater and Extended Families Nancy Frankel and Lennie Siegel In Honor of Rabbi Eytan Yammer Paige Diane and Howard Slaughter Sherrie and Steve Grunfeld ‘Hamsa’ Recognized as ‘One of America’s Pomarantz Bari Sokol In Honor of the B’nai Mitzvah of Ginger and Jerry Held Wishing Sharon Kahn a Speedy Most Inspiring Rabbis’ Smith Sandy and Morton Stern Pam Ruttenberg’s grandchildren, Hannah and Colin Helman and Complete Recovery Herman Blitz Tobolowsky Eva Wilensky and Mike Braunstein Isabel & Zachary Ruttenberg Riv and Herbert Husid Simmy and Phillip Barrocas Adrienne and Julian Brook Dorothy Ziff Linda Levine Carol and David Kahn Adrienne and Julian Brook Ada and Gabriel Elgavish Mersh Lubel Kanis Ginger and Larry Brook Jenny Katz In Honor of Betty Anfanger’s Sheryl and Jon Kimerling Ellen Bruck Sara and Dennis Krantz 90th birthday Joan and Elaine May Sherry and Jerry Cherner Leslie and Craig McClure Maureen and Mark Petrofsky Wendy and Jonathan Rutkoff Sallie and Bruce Downs Ella Rosen Pam Ruttenberg and Sherrie and Steve Grunfeld Pam Ruttenberg Arnold Shiland Riva Hirsch and Arnold Shiland Dorothy Shiland Felice Hirsch Diane and Howard Slaughter Esther Schuster and Allen Shealy Betsy and David Middlebrooks Dorothy Ziff

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