July 2023 Newsletter

Driving Significant Social Outcomes

Beginning in 1990 over 39,000 Ethiopian Jews were airlifted to Israel. In 2005 8,500 Israelis were evacuated from Gush Katif in the southern part of the Gaza Strip. In both cases, whole communities were uprooted and resettled. The challenge of integrating into Israeli society was a huge one. A key determinant of success was going to be finding meaningful employment for all those who had been relocated.

To the casual observer the two communities must certainly appear to be vastly different.

Perfect Scores to Hadassah - Health Ministry Quality Awards

Last week the exciting news was made public that Hadassah Mount Scopus and Hadassah Ein Kerem hospitals had received the highest scores in the Israeli Health Ministry’s annual quality-indicators report.

Anticipation Builds for Sold-Out Chagall Exhibition Event

The upcoming special Chagall Exhibition event "Unveiling Chagall’s Legacy: Hadassah’s Windows in Jerusalem", hosted by Hadassah Australia at the Jewish Museum of Australia, has captured the hearts of our community and sold out! Our event on 16 August, will showcase the remarkable Chagall Windows, located at Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem in Jerusalem.

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Partnership with Jewish International Film Festival for Exodus 91 Premiere

Hadassah Australia is proud to announce an exciting partnership with the 2023 Jewish International Film Festival for the premiere screening of the film “Exodus 91” in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth.

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Expanding Hadassah's Global Connections, Vision and Impact

In June this year, the vibrant and dynamic community of Young Hadassah Without Borders convened once again, this time in the bustling city of New York. This global network of young leaders, initiated by Hadassah International, continues to grow and make significant strides in its mission to foster international connections and support for Hadassah's work.

Congratulations to Dr. Manno Saks and Carol Ann Schwartz

At Hadassah Australia, we're always excited to share news from our global Hadassah colleagues. Two new leaders have recently been appointed to senior roles: Dr. Manno Saks - Hadassah International, and Carol Ann Schwartz - Hadassah Women.

Miraculous Recovery: Hadassah Surgeons Reattach Young Cyclist's Head Following Severe Accident

In a remarkable display of medical expertise, surgeons at Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem have successfully reattached the head of a 12-year-old cyclist to his neck following a severe accident. Suleiman Hassan, a Palestinian boy from the West Bank, was the victim of a rare and often fatal condition known as "internal decapitation" after being hit by a motorist while cycling.

Dr. Ahmad Nama - Director of Emergency Medicine at Hadassah Ein Kerem - Shares His Vision

Saving lives is a daily mission and despite full occupancy, the Emergency Room (ER) turns no one away. The daily routine in ER is characterised by a dramatic workload and high stress, with the potential for early burnout.

 Welcoming New Team Members

Our strength lies in our team. We're excited to announce that two new members have joined our team, bringing with them a wealth of experience and a shared commitment to our mission.