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Randi Richmond

Director, Evolve Hadassah: The Next Generation, Hadassah Writers' Circle

Mar 27, 2025, 7:14 AM

If a Place Could Make You Cry: Reflections on Three Weeks in Israel

Hadassah's Evolve Leadership Fellows at Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem. Photo courtesy of the author.

I recently returned from almost three weeks in Israel and yet I struggle to put my experience into words. Throughout my time in Israel—nearly three weeks immersed in its beauty, complexities and resilience—I found myself unable to write about...

About Me

Randi Richmond is the Director of Evolve Hadassah: The Next Generation, where she is leading efforts to engage and inspire the next generation of Hadassah volunteers and donors. A Hadassah life member and Keeper of the Gate, Randi has been deeply involved with Hadassah for over 25 years as a member, volunteer, and in 2018 she joined Hadassah’s staff. Her volunteer journey includes participating in the 1999 Young Women Young Leaders Mission to Israel, chartering two young women’s chapters in Greater Detroit, and serving in numerous leadership roles at the chapter and regional levels. She was also a NYLAC representative and recipient of the Judith Epstein Memorial Award for leadership. Originally from Long Island, Randi now lives in Livonia, Michigan, with her husband, Jonathon (JD), and their spoiled dog, Sophie. She has two adult children and a deep passion for Israel, travel, and all things Food Network.