Message From Hadassah's Leadership, Education Act is now Law

Dear Deborah,

Earlier this month, we wrote to you with news that the Hadassah-backed Never Again Education Act had passed both the US House and Senate, and that the bill was headed to the White House. Just moments ago, President Trump signed this bipartisan bill into law. Today, thanks to your support, the United States has made its strongest-ever commitment to Holocaust education.

We cannot overstate the importance of this hard-won victory. Young Americans have less awareness of how the Holocaust happened, to whom and why — and as we all know — antisemitism is on the rise here at home and around the world. The simple truth is, you cannot stand up against hatred if you can't identify it.

The Never Again Education Act will help educate millions of Americans to be prepared to act. Hadassah fought for this legislation for more than two years. Through our Day in the District program, calls and emails to congressional offices, social media posts, letters to the editor and grassroots organizing we changed the course of history — together.

We won this battle. We will celebrate today. But soon we will get back to work because our work is unfinished.

Educators, administrators, and school boards have to know that opportunities that did not exist yesterday are now available. We are confident that Hadassah members in every state and congressional district in America will turn their focus and ensure that educators will be better prepared to teach the universal lessons of the Holocaust accurately and confidently. Our children and future generations deserve nothing less.

Thank you for your passion, your drive, your advocacy efforts, and your support of Hadassah.

With Pride, Passion and Purpose,

Rhoda Smolow
National President