Hadassah, << hah DAH suh, >> is an organization of Jewish women in the United States. Its official name is Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America, Inc. In the United States, Hadassah helps strengthen links with Israel; informs members about issues relating to women, democracy, and the Middle East; offers educational programs for members; and sponsors Young Judaea, the largest U.S. Zionist youth movement.
Among its projects in Israel, Hadassah supports a medical center in Jerusalem; an academic institution called Hadassah College Jerusalem; land reclamation in cooperation with the Jewish National Fund; and Youth Aliyah, a youth rescue movement that aids disadvantaged children. Hadassah International is a worldwide organization involving people of all religious faiths who support the Hadassah Medical Organization.
Hadassah was founded in New York City in 1912 by social worker Henrietta Szold (see Szold, Henrietta ). Headquarters are in New York City.
