Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America is an
American Jewish volunteer
women's organization. Founded in 1912 by
Henrietta Szold, it is one of the largest international Jewish organizations, with 330,000 members in the United States. Hadassah fundraises for community programs and health initiatives in Israel, including the
Hadassah Medical Center, a leading research hospital in Israel renowned for its inclusion of and treatment for all religions and races in
Jerusalem. In the US, the organization 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.