Hadassah
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- proper noun
- She has served as president of Hadassah in Rockland County, New York, been active in B'nai B'rith, and works with Holocaust survivor organizations.
- Hadassah Lieberman
- wife, Hadassah
- Hadassah: Women
Examples
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Hadassah is giving Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, an award named for its founder, Henrietta Szold.
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Active as vice president of the eastern seaboard region of Hadassah, Weil was a Reform Jew and Zionist who built bridges between many groups.
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Most of the Hadassah women were in shock.
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I went to a Hadassah bazaar, actually.
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The Hadassah chapter on Staten Island.
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Many have wondered about my little Hadassah and why a simple Jewish orphan was chosen to stand against the annihilation of her people.
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I attended a meeting for Hadassah, the women's organization that supports healthcare initiatives in Israel.
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Last weekend, I volunteered at a Hadassah event to raise funds for breast cancer research.
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My grandmother always spoke fondly of her days as a member of Hadassah and its community outreach programs.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Hadassah comes from Hebrew hadas 'myrtle' and was the Hebrew name of the biblical Queen Hadassah, who is also called Esther, so the name carries ideas of beauty, courage, and care. A U.S. women's organization chose the name Hadassah to show their work for Jewish life and health, linking the plant image to their mission.