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On this day in history: March 3, 1912, the women’s Zionist organization “Hadassah” was founded in the USA.

On this day in history: March 3, 1912, the women’s Zionist organization “Hadassah” was founded in the USA.

The Hadassah Women’s Zionist Organization of America, one of the largest women’s Zionist organizations in the world, was founded on March 3, 1912, by Henrietta Szold.
Basel Program

Basel Program

The World Zionist Organization was founded at the initiative of Theodore Herzl at the First Zionist Congress, which took place in August 1897 in Basel, Switzerland.
Tu B’Shevat, the Jewish New Year of the Trees

Tu B’Shevat, the Jewish New Year of the Trees

Photo: Фото:  CHAIYARAT / Shutterstock.com Tu B’Shevat is one of the lesser-known ones on the Jewish calendar, tucked in between the more famous Hannukah and Purim.
National Hebrew Day

National Hebrew Day

Today we celebrate National Hebrew Day that is actually the anniversary of the passing of Eliezer Ben-Yehuda.
Inspirational Zionists an online celebration of Hannah Szenesh

Inspirational Zionists an online celebration of Hannah Szenesh

Dear Friends, We would like to invite you to our next event which will be part of the series about inspirational zionists.
Simchat Torah with Holocaust Remeberance Association

Simchat Torah with Holocaust Remeberance Association

The Simchat Torah event held by the Holocaust Remembrance Association, took place on October 20th.