Hadassah New York

Hadassah Sharon Chapter
June Open Meeting
Tuesday, June 23 · 12 pm
In New York, NY 10003 (Address provided upon registration)

Barbara Josselsohn joins us with a talk on "Memory, Magic and the making of THE SECRET ORPHANAGE".

Barbara Josselsohn is a best-selling author of nine historical and contemporary novels. Her newest book is "The Secret Orphanage" (Bookouture, 2025), a multigenerational story about an American schoolteacher who becomes embroiled in the French Resistance and a present-day librarian intent on discovering her grandfather’s wartime secrets.

Barbara teaches novel and memoir writing at the Writing Institute at Sarah Lawrence College, Westport Writers Workshop, and Scarsdale Library, and has also published hundreds of articles and essays about family, home and relationships in major and regional publications. She is currently at work on a new historical novel that is scheduled for release in Summer, 2026.

You will want to participate in this enjoyable event!

Registration: $25 (light refreshments will be served)
Everyone must RSVP by 6/18 at 12 pm - No Walk-ins

Register Online at: https://events.hadassah.org/SharonJune26

Vaccination for COVID-19 is recommended; masks are encouraged but not required. Proceeds to benefit Hadassah.

According to Hadassah policy, advance registration and a signed participant release are required for all events. If you have any questions, please contact: [email protected]. If you need help with registration, please contact: [email protected] OR (973) 241-1500.

Hadassah New York
Israeli Film Festival
June 9-16, 2026

We are proud to be partnering with the Marlene Meyerson JCC for the 14th annual Israel Film Center Festival, running from June 9-16. The festival celebrates and showcases the best new Israeli films along with post-screening conversations with filmmakers and actors.

Hadassah New York will be sponsoring TWO films this year: "For the Love of a Woman" on June 15 · 5:30 pm and also the closing film "Tell me Everything" on June 16 · 7:30 pm.

Use Hadassah's code for a 20% discount: hadassah2026 (all lower case). The code for '20% off' works on all films during the festival.

Get your tickets HERE: https://israelfilmcenterstream.org/festival/

Sip & Stroll with Evolve in Southern CT/Westchester
Sunday, July 19 · 10 am
in Scarsdale, NY (Address provided upon registration)

Are you or is someone in your life a woman in her 30s, 40s or 50s? If so, join us for coffee and a walk around the farmer's market with other Evolve Hadassah women. We'll connect, laugh, and empower each other. Can’t wait to see you!

There is no charge to register, but donations are appreciated.
Everyone must RSVP by 7/16 - No Walk-ins

Register online at: https://events.hadassah.org/EvolveSCTWCRMarket

According to Hadassah policy, advance registration and a signed participant release are required for all events. If you have any questions, please contact: [email protected]. If you need help registering, please contact: [email protected] or (973) 241-1500.

❤️ Pome-grant yourself a little rest this weekend.

Shabbat is here, bringing time to gather, reflect and enjoy life's sweetest moments.

Wishing you a joyful and peaceful Shabbat.

✨ Shabbat Shalom!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Hadassah New York 2026 Art of Appreciation event! It was a wonderful evening celebrating our Keepers of the Gate with art, wine, and great company. A special thank you to Hadassah Past National President Nancy Falchuk for sharing such inspiring and informative remarks with us.

Louise Sherby and Rita Lourie represented Hadassah at the Met Council's Annual Legislative Breakfast this past weekend. This annual event brings leaders from across New York State to address poverty and support vulnerable communities.