Hadassah Makes a Difference Around the World

Hadassah has many worthwhile projects. Its four major areas are:

Hadassah Medical Organization (HMO)

Hadassah Medical Organization (HMO) supports the Hadassah-Hebrew University Hospitals at Ein Karem and at Mt. Scopus, Jerusalem.

These teaching Hospitals serve nearly 1 million patients annually. The hospitals provide primary health services as well as specialized treatment in units devoted to neonatal, cardiac, intensive care, kidney failure, and acute burn and trauma care among others.

Research centers include the Moshe Sharett Institute of Oncology for cancer diagnosis and therapy and the Goldyne Savad Institute of Gene Therapy. Other research laboratories specialize in blood, skin, and eye diseases. Hadassah Medical Organization also supports the Henrietta Szold–Hadassah School of Nursing; and schools of Dentistry, Pharmacy, Occupational Therapy, Public Health and Social Medicine.

Hundreds of physicians, nurses, and hospital administrators have received Hadassah fellowships for continued training in the United States and Europe.

Hadassah College Jerusalem (HCJ)

The Hadassah College Jerusalem offers baccalaureate degrees in computer science, optometry and medical laboratory technology. Other diploma programs include digital media, photography, industrial design, hotel management, television and video production, dental technology and printing.

Youth Aliyah

Traditionally, Youth Aliyah has been the primary organization facilitating absorption, integration, and education of youth, from the days of early post-WWII immigration to now.

For over 50 years Youth Aliyah has rescued, resettled and rehabilitated over 225,000 children from more than 80 countries. Youth Aliyah’s network of vocational and academic secondary schools, residential villages, kibbutz youth groups, day centers, parents’ circles, and culture mobiles meet the special needs of youth at risk.

Young Judaea

The mission of Young Judaea is to provide attractive educational and social resources for American and Israeli youth.

Young Judaea, Hadassah’s American-based Zionist youth movement, includes summer camps, summer trips to Israel, Year Course in Israel for high school graduates, local clubs, leadership training seminars, and conventions. Participation in Young Judaea develops the commitment and leadership skills that strengthen the connection of our youth to the Jewish people and to Israel. For more information contact the Young Judaea Office at 301-589-4889.

In addition, Hadassah supports:

Jewish National Fund (JNF) -- A Joint Project

Hadassah parrticipates with The Jewish National Fund in support of the reclamation of the Land of Israel, primarily through the sale of tree certificates.

JNF has enabled Hadassah to help Israel turn swampland and deserts into flourishing fields and communities since 1926. In addition to reforestation efforts, Hadassah has been instrumental in making Israeli parks accessible to handicapped individuals. To ease continuing problems from water shortages, Hadassah has made a major financial commitment to build needed reservoirs.