Hadassah
Encountering Ghosts in Poland
2 Sep 2024
The article "Encountering Ghosts in Poland" narrates a poignant journey undertaken by a group of Jewish women exploring historical Jewish sites in Poland, pa...
2 Sep 2024
Hadassah
Pippi Longstocking Is Now Available In Yiddish!
31 Aug 2024
Arun Schaechter Viswanath has translated Astrid Lindgren's beloved children's book "Pippi Longstocking" into Yiddish, under the title "Tsi Kenstu Pipi Langsh...
31 Aug 2024
Hadassah
These Teens Are Keeping Sephardic Culture Alive
31 Aug 2024
Judah Roberts, a 16-year-old from Boca Raton with Sephardic ancestry, is leading efforts to preserve the Ladino language and Sephardic culture through the ne...
31 Aug 2024
Hadassah
The Hebrew Root for Blood Libel, Comic Books and the Big Bang
31 Aug 2024
The article explores the diverse meanings and historical contexts of the Hebrew root (ayin-lamed-lamed), which involves concepts of causality, action, and ef...
31 Aug 2024
Hadassah
New Jewish Reading for the Start of the Jewish Year
31 Aug 2024
The article "New Jewish Reading for the Start of the Jewish Year" highlights five diverse books offering rich reflections and narratives, perfect for those i...
31 Aug 2024
Hadassah
Pop Up Cafe Offers Pastries and Purpose for October 7 Survivors
30 Aug 2024
Caf Otef is a novel initiative started by Tamir Barelko and a team of entrepreneurs aimed at supporting thousands of displaced Israelis from the region aroun...
30 Aug 2024
Hadassah
The Appeal of Making Aliyah in the Shadow of October 7
30 Aug 2024
The article explores the motivations and experiences of Jews making aliyah, the immigration of Jews from the diaspora to Israel, particularly following the O...
30 Aug 2024
Hadassah
‘The Whisper Sister’
28 Aug 2024
"The Whisper Sister" by Jennifer S. Brown is a historical novel set during Prohibition, exploring the life of Minnie Soffer, a Jewish immigrant who takes ove...
28 Aug 2024
Hadassah
Yemenite Jewish ‘Songs for the Brokenhearted’
28 Aug 2024
Ayelet Tsabari's debut novel, "Songs for the Brokenhearted," intricately weaves the lives of Yemenite Jews across two pivotal moments in Israeli history. The...
28 Aug 2024
Hadassah
‘Living with Our Dead: On Loss and Consolation’
28 Aug 2024
"Living with Our Dead: On Loss and Consolation" by Rabbi Delphine Horvilleur is a profound exploration of grief and solace through the lens of Jewish traditi...
28 Aug 2024
Hadassah
‘Biblical Judgments: New Legal Readings in the Hebrew Bible’
28 Aug 2024
Israeli Supreme Court Justice Daphne Barak-Erez offers an innovative examination of the Hebrew Bible through a legal lens in her book "Biblical Judgments: Ne...
28 Aug 2024
Hadassah
‘How Isn’t It Going? Conversations After October 7’
28 Aug 2024
In "How Isnt It Going? Conversations After October 7," Delphine Horvilleur articulates the Jewish experience post-October 7th in a collection of essays that ...
28 Aug 2024
Hadassah
‘Israel Alone:’ All Roads Lead to Antisemitism
28 Aug 2024
Israeli Alone: All Roads Lead to Antisemitism, by renowned French philosopher Bernard-Henri Lévy, is a poignant exploration of the Israeli conflict post-Hama...
28 Aug 2024
Hadassah
New Books Examine Our Post-10/7 Landscape
28 Aug 2024
In the aftermath of the October 7, 2023, attacks by Hamas, several new books have emerged to shed light on personal stories from this tragic event, invoking ...
28 Aug 2024
Hadassah
Montana Tucker on Fighting Israel’s Digital War
27 Aug 2024
Montana Tucker, a prominent social media influencer, singer, and activist, is using her platform to advocate for Israel and combat antisemitism. At the Gramm...
27 Aug 2024
Hadassah
Hadassah Comes Together to Advocate, Empower and Inspire
27 Aug 2024
The 2024 Hadassah National Conference took place in Las Vegas, where over 400 leaders, members, donors, and staff gathered to address significant challenges ...
27 Aug 2024
Hadassah
October 7 War Stories From the Extended Hadassah Family
27 Aug 2024
This article highlights the harrowing experiences of the Elon family, particularly Michal Elon, a nurse, and her family during and following a terrorist atta...
27 Aug 2024
Hadassah
‘Let There Be Light’ Feels More Urgent Than Ever
27 Aug 2024
In this reflective piece, Abigail Pogrebin underscores the enduring resilience of the Jewish spirit through the lens of Simchat Torah, juxtaposing the 2023 h...
27 Aug 2024
Hadassah
‘Lady in the Lake’s Israeli-Born Director
27 Aug 2024
Apple TV+'s "Lady in the Lake," directed by Israeli-born Alma Harel, is a gripping series that intertwines themes of race and gender within the context of 19...
27 Aug 2024
Hadassah
One Book, One Hadassah: Joan Leegant
21 Aug 2024
Joan Leegant's short story collection "Displaced Persons" explores themes of displacement, exile, and homecoming among wandering Jews in both Israel and the ...
21 Aug 2024
Hadassah
The Dividends of Forethought
6 Aug 2024
The article emphasizes the importance of preparedness in Jewish history and the present day, drawing on examples from Louis Pasteur's message to Hadassah's r...
6 Aug 2024
Hadassah
Stress and Your Diet
5 Aug 2024
In times of stress, such as those following a terrorist attack, people often turn to comfort foods high in sugar and processed ingredients, which can worsen ...
5 Aug 2024
Hadassah
This Hebrew Root Is Good for Business
29 Jul 2024
The article explores the Hebrew root (ayin-samekh-kof) related to dealing or doing business, tracing its usage from Jewish texts to modern contexts like Zion...
29 Jul 2024
Hadassah
New Jewish Books by Hadassah Members
29 Jul 2024
Hadassah Magazine features recent releases by Hadassah members, exemplifying the diverse literary talents within the Jewish community. For instance, "Postwar...
29 Jul 2024
Hadassah
New Jewish Books to Read This August 2024
29 Jul 2024
This August 2024 presents a diverse selection of Jewish books to explore. Margalit Fox’s "The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum" sheds light on the life of Fredericka...
29 Jul 2024
Hadassah
Gabrielle Zevin Targeted as a Zionist Author
26 Jul 2024
Gabrielle Zevin, author of the award-winning novel "Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow," has been targeted as a Zionist author following her appearance in ...
26 Jul 2024
Hadassah
Gabrielle Zevin on Being a ‘Jewish-Themed Person’
26 Jul 2024
Gabrielle Zevin discussed her Jewish background and identity in a virtual interview with Hadassah Magazine for her novel "Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorro...
26 Jul 2024
Hadassah
Make Your Voice Heard
24 Jul 2024
Hadassah is intensifying its efforts to combat rising antisemitism by collaborating with members of Congress to push for funding civil rights enforcement, de...
24 Jul 2024
Hadassah
7 Interesting Facts About Israel and the Olympic Games
24 Jul 2024
Israel has a notable history at the Olympics, with its National Olympic Committee established in 1933 and its first delegation sent to the games in 1952. The...
24 Jul 2024
Hadassah
At the Rady Center, ‘Every Woman’ and ‘Birth Is Different’
23 Jul 2024
The Rady Mother and Child Center at Hadassah Hospital Mount Scopus provides exceptional care to women during childbirth, focusing on individual needs and pre...
23 Jul 2024
Hadassah
Letters to the Editor: Jewish Mom Jokes Aren’t Funny
23 Jul 2024
In the Letters to the Editor section of Hadassah Magazine, readers express mixed feelings about various articles in the publication. One reader praises Noa T...
23 Jul 2024
Hadassah
Binding Myself in Prayer
22 Jul 2024
The article discusses the author's personal journey of wrapping tefillin, a traditional Jewish ritual typically observed by men, but in her case, taken on by...
22 Jul 2024
Hadassah
An Ancient Day of Mourning
22 Jul 2024
The text does not provide specific information for summarization as it seems to be a placeholder or technical code for displaying a crossword puzzle related ...
22 Jul 2024
Hadassah
One Book, One Hadassah: ‘The Boy with the Star Tattoo’
22 Jul 2024
"The Boy with the Star Tattoo" by Talia Carner is a historical fiction novel that interweaves three stories set in France and Israel, touching upon Holocaust...
22 Jul 2024
Hadassah
‘June Zero’: Three Tales Around Eichmann
12 Jul 2024
"June Zero" is a film by Jake Paltrow that explores three interconnected stories related to the captivity, trial, and death of Nazi war criminal Eichmann. Th...
12 Jul 2024
Hadassah
Jessica Hecht’s ‘Campfire’ Burns Bright
10 Jul 2024
Actress Jessica Hecht, known for her role in Fiddler on the Roof, developed The Campfire Project to provide creative healing for young refugees globally. Par...
10 Jul 2024
Hadassah
Recommitting to Our Pride as Jews and Zionists
9 Jul 2024
The article highlights the current challenges faced by Israel and the Jewish community, emphasizing the importance of recommitting to Jewish pride and Zionis...
9 Jul 2024
Hadassah
Fighting to Hold Hamas Accountable
9 Jul 2024
A group of American and international organizations sent a letter to the United Nations urging them to condemn Hamas for their use of sexual violence against...
9 Jul 2024
Hadassah
October 7 Survivors Will Not Be Silenced
9 Jul 2024
Survivors of the October 7 attacks in Israel, including Amit Soussana and Tali Biner, are struggling with the aftermath of the violence they experienced. Sou...
9 Jul 2024
Hadassah
Taffy Brodesser-Akner’s ‘Long Island Compromise’
9 Jul 2024
In "Long Island Compromise" by Taffy Brodesser-Akner, the story focuses on the Fletcher family, a wealthy Jewish American family in a fictional Long Island s...
9 Jul 2024
Hadassah
Student-Penned Books Keep Holocaust Survivors’ Stories Alive
3 Jul 2024
Deb Bowen, a Christian farmer's daughter, has spearheaded the project "A Book By Me," aiming to preserve Holocaust survivors' stories by pairing middle- and ...
3 Jul 2024
Hadassah
Israeli Paralympians Are Headed to Paris Games
3 Jul 2024
Israeli Paralympian Nina Gorodetsky, a badminton champion featured in the documentary "Nina Is an Athlete," overcame personal challenges to qualify for the P...
3 Jul 2024
Hadassah
Trying to ‘Rekindle’ Black-Jewish Collaborative Energy
3 Jul 2024
Matthew Fieldman and Charmaine Rice co-founded the Rekindle Fellowship in 2019 to revive the historical Black-Jewish collaborative spirit. They facilitate fa...
3 Jul 2024
Hadassah
A New Podcast Unravels a Persian-Jewish Mystery
3 Jul 2024
Danielle and Galeet Dardashti, raised in a mixed Jewish family with Persian heritage sidelined in their upbringing, initiated a podcast called "The Nightinga...
3 Jul 2024
Hadassah
Guide to Jewish Literature – July/August 2024
2 Jul 2024
The post discusses the Guide to Jewish Literature for July/August 2024, featured in Hadassah Magazine, indicating a focus on Jewish literary works within tha...
2 Jul 2024
Hadassah
The Berkshires Beckon This Summer
1 Jul 2024
Jews are drawn to the Berkshires, a scenic region in Western Massachusetts known for its culture and natural beauty. The area has a rich history with notable...
1 Jul 2024
Hadassah
The Displaced Senior Kibbutzniks Thriving in Exile
1 Jul 2024
Senior residents from Kibbutz HaGoshrim have been living in a hotel after being relocated due to Hezbollah attacks near the Lebanon border. Around 100 kibbut...
1 Jul 2024
Hadassah
Keeping Cool In My Israeli Kitchen
1 Jul 2024
In the midst of the challenging times in Israel, author Adeena Sussman finds solace and resilience in her Tel Aviv kitchen, viewing cooking as a form of comf...
1 Jul 2024
Hadassah
October 7 Doc Bears Witness to Hamas Sexual Violence
1 Jul 2024
Anat Stalinsky, an Israeli television director, created the documentary "Screams Before Silence" to shed light on the sexual violence perpetrated by Hamas du...
1 Jul 2024
Hadassah
The Tragic Fate of Israel’s Female Observer Soldiers
28 Jun 2024
The tragic events at the Nahal Oz Israeli Defense Forces base, where 15 unarmed female field observers were killed by Hamas terrorists, have raised questions...
28 Jun 2024