Shalom!
The all-American holiday of Thanksgiving is thought by some to have roots in our fall harvest festival of Sukkot. Whether on not this is true, both holidays involve food(!) and an "attitude of gratitude."
I am grateful on behalf of the many people that the women of Hadassah have helped, and will help, through medical treatment and research at Hadassah Medical Organization, our hospitals in Jerusalem, and through education, training, and nurturing in our Youth Aliyah villages.
I am grateful for the many women around our region who step up to the task of hosting a meeting, taking part in a brainstorming session, planning an event, making phone calls, selling Hadassah cards & certificates, taking RSVP's, participating in gift wrapping, "manning" the Thrift Shop, or other tasks, big and small, to help their chapter run smoothly and further Hadassah's mission.
I am grateful to the many, many Hadassah supporters who include Hadassah in their charitable giving, whose remarkable generosity has led to miracles in the past, and will lead to untold miracles in the future. Our donors don't give until it hurts; they give because it feels good.
I am grateful to the women I have learned from in Hadassah, not only my predecessors, but also women newer to Hadassah who have new and different perspectives. I am grateful to the women who will succeed me, who will ensure a bright future for Hadassah.
From the region that gave us Thanksgiving - and yes, there is an active chapter in Plymouth! - and from my home to yours, I wish all of us a warm and wonderful Thanksgiving. Thank you so much for all you do, as the Power of Women Who DO!
Susan
