SAN DIEGO (Press Release)–Hadassah, The Women’s Zionist Organization of America, has elected Audrey Levine as its new San Diego President for a two-year term.
Levine has been actively involved in Hadassah for the past 16 years and has held many leadership positions. “No other organization resonates with me the way Hadassah always has. Hadassah provides opportunities to get involved in so many different ways including through Advocacy, Women’s Health Initiatives, and supporting Hadassah’s Hospitals. Hadassah truly offers opportunities for everyone,” said Levine, “whether you have a passion to support medical advances in Israel, or Hadassah’s humanitarian work around the world, or want to make a difference in your local community.”
Hadassah was founded in 1912 by Henrietta Szold, and is one of the largest international Jewish organizations, with 330,000 members in the United States, and members in 28 countries around the world. Hadassah fundraises for community programs and health initiatives in Israel, including the Hadassah Medical Center, a leading research hospital in Israel renowned for its inclusion of and treatment for all religions and races in Jerusalem. In the US, Hadassah advocates on behalf of women’s rights, gender equity in medical research, and protection of children. In Israel, Hadassah supports health education and research, women’s initiatives, schools and programs for underprivileged youth.
One of Levine’s primary goals in 2015 is to increase the involvement of young women in an organization whose mission remains as relevant to Israel and to women today, as it did when it was founded 103 years ago.
Hadassah has eight active groups throughout the San Diego area, including an Attorney’s Council and Nurses and Healthcare Council. The local Hadassah office is located in the Jewish Community Building at 4950 Murphy Canyon Road. For more information about Hadassah programs or membership, contact Deena Feinman, Director, at 858-268-3200.
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