Henrietta Szold - Founder of Hadassah

Henrietta Szold was a true 20th century  hero. She was writer, scholar, teacher, administrator and humanitarian. She founded and was first president of Hadassah Women's Zionist Organization of America which since 1912 has impacted Jewish life and supported israel health initiatives, hospitals and medical research.

In addition Hadassah advocates on behalf of women's rights, religious autonomy and US–Israel diplomacy. In Israel, Hadassah supports health education and research, women's initiatives, schools and programs for underprivileged youth.