Hadassah Honors Jewish Women Leaders of 119th Congress

On March 26, during Women’s History Month, Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America, joined with Jewish Women International and the National Council of Jewish Women in hosting a reception on Capitol Hill, in partnership with State Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schutz, celebrating the leadership of the Jewish women of the 119th Congress. The honorees included Sen. Jacky Rosen and Reps. Schultz, Lois Frankel, Laura Friedman, Sara Jacobs, Kim Schrier and others.

These members of Congress were recognized for their leadership on issues ranging from protecting women’s health and reproductive rights to fighting hatred and antisemitism and championing the United States’ alliance with Israel. At the event, the hosts remembered and honored the late Rep. Nita Lowey, a remarkable Jewish woman leader and a trailblazer in Congress as the first women to chair the House Appropriations Committee.

“Hadassah is inspired by the incredible Jewish women in Congress who are leading the charge to heal our world,” said Carol Ann Schwartz, National President, Hadassah. “We are proud to celebrate their accomplishments alongside our friends and partners at JWI and NCJW. Together, we continue to lift up the voices of women across the country to advocate for a strong US-Israel relationship, call for justice for the victims of sexual violence, advance reproductive choice and women’s health.”

Terry Nordin, president of Hadassah Greater Atlanta explains, “The Jewish women members of the 119th Congress are not just elected officials — they are our partners, our protectors, and our hope.”

Simone Wilker, advocacy chair for Hadassah Southeastern Region states, “These Jewish women are leading important efforts to heal our world and to advance initiatives to fight the antisemitism and hate.”

For more information about Hadassah Greater Atlanta, please go to www.Hadassah.org.