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The Jewish calendar is celebrated not merely as a timekeeper but as a vessel preserving Jewish religious practice, history, and culture across the ages. When...

"A Season of Forgiveness and Teshuvah" explores the themes of reflection, repentance, and reconciliation central to the Jewish High Holy Days. It emphasizes ...

In "The Dressmakers Mirror: Sudden Death, Genetics, and a Jewish Family's Secret," Susan Weiss Liebman, a geneticist and former professor, blends memoir with...

Maya Arad's novel "Happy New Years" explores the life and growth of Leah Moskovich Zuckerman through an engaging epistolary format. As Leah writes annual Ros...

In their book "While Israel Slept: How Hamas Surprised the Most Powerful Military in the Middle East," authors Yaakov Katz and Amir Bohbot explore the strate...

Pamela S. Nadell's book, "Antisemitism, an American Tradition," explores the continuous thread of antisemitism in the United States, beginning from the 17th ...

Following the tragic events of October 7, 2023, at the Nova music festival, music has become a powerful medium of memorial and healing for grieving families ...

Films like "The Children of October 7," "We Will Dance Again," "Holding Liat," and "A Letter to David" offer poignant narratives about the aftermath of the O...

Nancy Spielberg, a Shabbat observant film producer and sister of Steven Spielberg, reflects on the impact of witnessing uncensored footage from the October 7...

A new graphic novel, "A Tale of Two Surrogates: A Graphic Narrative on Assisted Reproduction," co-authored by Israeli anthropologist Elly Teman and American ...

Eli Sharabi's memoir, "Hostage," recounts his harrowing 491-day captivity by Hamas in Gaza, starting from the brutal October 7, 2023 massacre at Kibbutz Beer...

Faced with the geopolitical tension between Israel and Iran, Persian Jews like Arielle Nir Mamiye and Nicole Dayani find solace in their culinary heritage, u...

Shuli Karkowsky and Elizabeth Mandel discuss their work with Moving Traditions and jGirls+ Magazine, which aims to transform how Jewish teens engage with lea...

Following the tragic events of October 7, 2023, Lee Yaron documents the deeply personal stories of those affected by the conflict between Israel and Hamas th...

Yossi Klein Halevi reflects on the profound historical and existential shifts for Jews after October 7, the day of Hamas's attack on Israel. This date marked...

Carole King's groundbreaking 1971 album "Tapestry" revolutionized the singer-songwriter movement, providing a voice for many during a turbulent American era....

Reflecting on the themes of the High Holidays, Kelsey Osgood delves into the intricacies of teshuvah, or repentance, as explored in the poignant liturgy of R...

Israeli-born author and playwright Maya Arad, acclaimed for her contributions to Hebrew literature, will discuss her latest book, "Happy New Years," during a...

Renowned Israeli writers Yossi Klein Halevi and Lee Yaron explore the complexities of Jewish identity and resilience in a conversation hosted by Hadassah Mag...

Following the October 7, 2023, attacks by Hamas against Israeli women, survivors of sexual violence have faced a second assault in the form of malicious onli...

This collection of letters to the editor from Hadassah Magazine's recent issue reflects the diversity of views within the Jewish community on key issues like...

The article explores the significance of the Hebrew root (khaf, tav, bet), which relates to writing, across various Jewish texts and traditions. From Daniel ...

At Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem in Jerusalem, artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming healthcare with groundbreaking applications in radiology and oncolo...

Toby Lloyd's novel 'Fervor' is a multifaceted exploration of a Jewish family's disintegration, blending elements of a coming-of-age story, mystery, and horro...

Lynne Olson's book, "The Sisterhood of Ravensbrück," chronicles the inspiring stories of four non-Jewish French women who resisted the Nazis and were subsequ...

Hadassah Greater Detroit has been transforming the lives of Israeli children through handmade dolls used to comfort young patients at Hadassah Hospital Ein K...

In an upcoming event by Hadassah Magazine, esteemed Israeli author Maya Arad will discuss her new book, "Happy New Years," in a conversation with Executive E...

Melting Point by Rachel Cockerell offers a captivating exploration into the history of the Zionist movement and early efforts to establish a Jewish homeland,...

Emma Mordecai's Civil War diary, edited by Dianne Ashton and completed posthumously by Melissa R. Klapper, offers a unique insight into the life of a Jewish ...

Jenna Benn Shersher and Nikki Fuchs Sausen have spearheaded initiatives using creative arts to support individuals affected by cancer, highlighting the thera...

Abby Ginzberg, a documentary filmmaker with familial ties to Henrietta Szold, explores Szold's significant contributions to Jewish and humanitarian causes th...

Amid potential missile threats from Iran during Operation Rising Lion, Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem demonstrated extraordinary preparedness by relocating vuln...

The Guide to Jewish Literature for July/August 2025 in Hadassah Magazine highlights notable Jewish books and authors, offering reviews and insights on recent...

The Hadassah Women's Zionist Organization of America, Inc. (HWZOA) has announced its 2025 Annual Meeting of Voting Members, scheduled for August 11, 2025, at...

Jonathan Schmalzbach explores the migration patterns of Jewish communities heading towards Florida, also known as the Sunshine State, examining how this move...

Henrietta Szold, a pioneer of American Jewish education and Zionism, has left a lasting legacy through her role as the founder of Hadassah. Born to Rabbi Ben...

Misophonia by Dana Vowinckel, translated by Adrian Nathan West, is a compelling coming-of-age novel exploring the tumultuous journey of Margarita Fuchs, a te...

Esther Chehebar's debut novel "Sisters of Fortune" delves into the lives of three sisters in a Syrian Jewish community in Brooklyn. Drawing parallels to Jane...

Sandee Brawarsky curates a selection of significant Jewish books to read over the summer, spanning diverse narratives of Jewish identity and history. From Me...

The article by Esther D. Kustanowitz examines the abundance of Holocaust-themed content in films and TV and questions its impact on audiences. While this gen...

Leah Davenport, a graduate student from the College of Charleston, discovered a poignant way to commemorate a Jewish family nearly lost to history. While on ...

The Szanto Synagogue in Szentendre, Hungary, is possibly the smallest synagogue globally, with just 130 square feet of space yet capable of hosting a minyan....

Air Haifa is Israel's first new commercial airline in over three decades, launched amid the Israel-Hezbollah conflict that forced them to initially operate o...

Deborah Harris, a significant figure in the Israeli literary world, discusses the tormented state of the Israeli publishing industry a year after calls for c...

Thrifting, for some, is more than just a hunt for bargains—it's a spiritual experience, as explored by Deborah Fineblum. The article details the joys of find...

Miami has long been a vibrant, ever-evolving hub of culture and community, with Jews playing a significant role in its development. This article explores Mia...

Jenifer Wolf Kam explores the mystery of her great-great-aunt Elka, who vanished in 1901 while traveling from London to the United States. The family's quest...

Hadassah Magazine secured 13 Simon Rockower Awards for its exceptional journalism focusing on Israel post-October 7 and the rise in global antisemitism. Reco...

Lital Ovadia is part of a growing trend of female winemakers in Israel, having founded Tel Winery in the Golan Heights in 2018. Her team, composed entirely o...

The recent conflict in northern Israel has significantly impacted the local wine industry, with vineyards suffering from scorched terrain and disrupted opera...