Hadassah's 99th National Convention: #MissionPossible
From Global Impact to Personal Inspiration, Our #MissionPossible Recap Captures It All
When nearly 1,000 women and men from around the country gathered in NYC for Hadassah’s 99th National Convention, they made one thing clear: Our members and supporters make Hadassah’s #MissionPossible.
In these Convention videos and photos, you'll find thought leaders, US and Israeli officials, Hadassah innovators, live music, a reproductive rights rally, and moving photos of our members learning, inspiring, leading, dancing and more.
Explore some of the most powerful moments from four days packed from early morning to late-night. Watch. Be Inspired. Share.
New Hadassah President & VPs
Rhoda Smolow will be our Hadassah’s next President, starting January 1, 2020. Hadassah also elected three new national vice presidents, Rachel Schonberger, Janet Deixler and Marcia Gabrilove Ladin.
Read about Rhoda Smolow’s election ›
Connection Is Power
Discover the power of connection with Hadassah! Watch our amazing new video and help #HadassahCONNECT!
Watch and share our new video now ›
New Policy Statements on Timely Issues
Read our new policy statements — approved by Hadassah National Delegates — on de-politicizing anti-Semitism, reaffirming support for reproductive rights, and expanding access to infertility diagnosis and treatment.
Find Out Hadassah's Position on Key Issues ›
Take Action on Hadassah's Policy Priorities ›
Photos from Convention
See the pictures from Convention.
Flickr Galleries
Monday 7/15
Tuesday 7/16 • Tuesday 7/16 Young Women Event
Wednesday 7/17
Thursday 7/18 • Thursday 7/18 Rally for Reproductive Rights
Thank You!
We're grateful to everyone who helped make the conference a huge success — with special thanks to the more than 125 generous donors who together made new commitments to Hadassah totaling $2.2 million.
Video Library
Monday, July 15
Tuesday, July 16
Tuesday, Jul 16 2019
Moderator: Marissa Shorenstein, AT&T NE Region President
Panelists include political commentators, and Politico's city hall bureau chief
Tuesday, Jul 16 2019
Rachel Schonberger, National HMO Chair; Karen Ezrine, National HMO Vice Chair; Prof. Zeev Rotstein, HMO Director General
WATCH ›Tuesday, Jul 16 2019
Miki Schulman, National Campaign Chair; Viviane Kovacs, National Philanthropy Vice Coordinator
WATCH ›Wednesday, July 17
Wednesday, Jul 17 2019
Lieutenant Colonel Ori Eyal, Israel Air Force Deputy Attaché to the United States
WATCH ›Wednesday, Jul 17 2019
Adam Kaplan, Founder & CEO, Edgybees
WATCH ›Wednesday, Jul 17 2019
Barbara Spack, Young Judaea Chair Carol Goodman Kaufman, Youth Aliyah ChairPlus Four Young Judaeans
WATCH ›Wednesday, Jul 17 2019
Stephen M. Flatow, lawyer, father of terror victim, and anti-terrorism advocate
WATCH ›Wednesday, Jul 17 2019
Irwin Cotler, Chair of the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights
WATCH ›Thursday, July 18
Thursday, Jul 18 2019
Facilitator: Liz Abzug, Founder/Executive Director of the Bella Abzug Leadership Institute
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