Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, is a national Zionist organization with regional chapters in Boston, "Northern New England," and "Southern New England, which targets women for engagement in Zionist causes. Per their website, Hadassah "is a volunteer organization that inspires a passion for and commitment to the land, the people, and the future of Israel. Through education, advocacy, and youth development, and its support of medical care and research at Hadassah Medical Organization, Hadassah enhances the health and lives of people in Israel, the United States and worldwide." Hadassah Boston's regional president Leslie Gonzalez further states on Hadassah Boston's website: "If you love Israel, Hadassah IS Israel."
Hadassah is a member organization of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston, meaning that Hadassah votes upon and shapes the decisions of the JCRC Boston, along with the JCRC's 38 other member organizations.
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The Boston chapter of Hadassh and the Brandeis's Schusterman Center for Israel Studies have partnered on multiple occasions to host pro-Israel events in the Boston Area (see for example: here and here).
In fiscal years 2019 and 2020 alone, Fidelity Charitable funneled $1,169,654 from its donors into Hadassah and Hadassah Foundation Inc.
"Boston Chairperson" of the JNF New England Board of Directors Steven London is married to the former Co-President of Hadassah Southern New England, Paula London. Paula London was a representative of Hadassah New England when the branch received recognition from the national Hadassah organization for a series of events entitled "Standing with Israel in 2018: Challenges and Opportunities," which featured lectures encouraging attendees to disrupt narratives critical of Israel and sharing tactics to that end.
From fiscal years 2007-2020, Combined Jewish Philanthropies funneled $962,293 from its donors to Hadassah and Hadassah-Boston. CJP and the Boston chapter of Hadassh frequently partner to host pro-Israel events (see for example: here).
The Boston chapter of Hadassah and the Lappin foundation have co-sponsored events, such as this event in March 2022 entitled "Talking to School-Age Children About Antisemitism."
Hadassah - The Women's Zionist Organization of American is listed as an Institutional Partner of The Israel Summit.
Hadassah is a member organization of the JCRC of Greater Boston.
Based on available tax filings, the Joseph and Rae Gann Charitable Foundation has donated at least $62,420 to Hadassah.
The Ruderman Family Foundation donated $1,120,500 to Hadassah from Fiscal years 2001-2011.
The Klarman Family Foundation donated $3,667,450 to Hadassah from fiscal years 2002-2015.