MW - Evolve Hadassah - Tools for Tough Conversations in a Post-October 7th World

In the aftermath of the atrocities of October 7^th conversations have turned to how to be a Zionist while effectively combating antisemitism, anti-Zionism, hate speech, propaganda and misinformation even when you don’t agree with the Israeli government policies. These are tough conversations, at your family table, in your work and social circles and on social media. If we truly care about safeguarding Israel’s future, we must be equipped to have these conversations to support and defend Israel and Zionism. Join Evolve Hadassah for a compelling panel of passionate young women who are redefining Zionism for themselves. Open to all.

Panelists:

Diana Diner is the Zionist Educator at Hadassah. Before coming (back) to Hadassah, she spent almost 20 years working with teens and young adults on Israel education and programming, including working for four years as the Young Judaea Israel programs manager. She has worked for Hillel, Israel on Campus Coalition, Masa, and The Consulate of Israel in New York, in addition to other Jewish and Israel organizations. She went to Rutgers for her bachelor's in Psychology and Broadcast Journalism and Jewish Theological Seminary for her master’s degree in Jewish Education. Diana is fluent in Russian and learning Hebrew. During Covid she picked up a love of running and ran her first NYC Marathon in 2023.

Rachel Chernoff is an attorney practicing in the area of civil litigation. She grew up in Evanston, Illinois, graduated from Syracuse University with a BA in political science, and received her JD from University of Illinois Chicago School of Law. Rachel is an alumna of Camp Ramah in Wisconsin, where she spent 6 summers as a camper, attended Ramah Seminar in Israel, and spent one summer on staff. She studied abroad in Israel as a sophomore in high school at Pardes Hanna Agricultural High School. Rachel has been to Israel 5 times and is the daughter of an Israeli. Israel runs deep in her blood! Rachel became a life member of Hadassah after returning from a Hadassah-sponsored Momentum trip in 2018.She currently serves as Hadassah Chicago-North Shore’s Vice President of Outreach and Engagement and is a member of the Executive Committee. Rachel and Rob Chernoff have been married for 18 years and are the proud parents of Ethan, age 15.

Anna Warshay is a current second year graduate student at the University of Illinois in Chicago getting her master's in social work with plans to go into clinical mental health therapy. She works part time as recruitment coordinator for Students Supporting Israel which has pro-Israel clubs across college campuses in North America. Anna has spoken in front of the board of trustees at the University of Illinois twice to speak on her experiences of antisemitism.

Moderator:

Randi Richmond is the Director of Evolve Hadassah: The Next Generation in the Engagement Division. She is working to empower the next generation of Hadassah women to make an impact on the organization and within their communities and is dedicated to fostering an open, welcoming, diverse, and supportive environment for these members, offering relevant, engaging, and informative programming and leadership training.

Randi has been involved with Hadassah for 25 years as a member, volunteer, and now staff. She is a Life Member of Hadassah and a Keeper of the Gate. Her volunteer experiences with Hadassah include participating in the 1999 Young Women Young Leaders mission to Israel, helping to charter two young women’s chapters in Greater Detroit, and holding many portfolio positions at the chapter and region level. Randi was the NYLAC representative and the recipient of the Judith Epstein Memorial Award for leadership.

Randi was born on Long Island and moved to Michigan when she was 8 years old. She currently lives with her husband, Jonathon (JD) and their super spoiled dog, Sophie in Livonia, Michigan. Randi has two adult children, Carly Moriates-Simko and Ian Bensman. Randi is a Food Network TV junkie who loves to cook, bake, and attend concerts.