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Exploring Yiddish culture and Jewish perseverance, this article presents a compilation of memoirs and books by Hadassah members. Highlights include Uri Bar-L...

In Israel, midwifery remains a vital field, deeply rooted in history, with midwives attending about 80% of uncomplicated vaginal births compared to just 10% ...

Hadassah Florida hosted its inaugural conference on a cruise aboard the Celebrity Reflection, marking a unique event from January 9 to 12 that successfully r...

A new group of younger Jewish women have joined the Evolve Leadership Fellows, part of the Evolve Hadassah: The Next Generation initiative, aimed at nurturin...

Annabelle Gurwitch, diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer during the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic, overcame skepticism to join Imerman Angels, a cancer su...

Sandee Brawarsky reviews a selection of notable Jewish-themed books set for release in Spring 2026. "Broken Chocolate" by Rachel Miranda explores a Jewish fa...

"Parting the Waters," a documentary by Michele Kuvin Kupfer, explores her journey back into competitive swimming at the 2022 Maccabiah Games after a 40-year ...

Rahel Musleah explores the presence and history of Jewish communities in Vietnam and Cambodia, regions primarily known for their exotic landscapes and comple...

Abigail Tananbaum and her father, Geoffrey Stern, have developed a unique means of preserving and passing down Jewish traditions through their company, Voice...

George Blumenthal, a retired telecommunications executive, has dedicated his life to collecting ancient Jewish artifacts and digitizing crucial historical do...

During a tense period of conflict in Jerusalem, residents seek refuge in bomb shelters, where they experience an unexpected sense of community and resilience...

Matti Friedman's latest book, "Out of the Sky: Heroism and Rebirth in Nazi Europe," delves into the mythic narrative of Hannah Senesh, a Hungarian-born Jewis...

Israelis are navigating a mix of anticipation and fear as they face the long-awaited conflict with Iran, which began on February 28 with the strike on Iran’s...

The article explores the intertwining of joy and sorrow in Jewish history and tradition, exemplified through holidays like Purim, Passover, and Yom Hashoah. ...

Jessica Marill reflects on preserving her grandfather's Passover legacy after his passing in 2017. For years, her grandfather, MG, guided the family's seder ...

Two newly published haggadot are celebrating the contributions of Jewish women and the inspiration of biblical figures like Miriam through art and scholarshi...

Lily Sassani, a Girl Scout from Western Pennsylvania, created the Holocaust Education Girl Scout Patch as part of her Gold Award project, the highest recogni...

Jonathan Schmalzbach presents a crossword puzzle in Hadassah Magazine that engages readers with clues related to songs and musical themes. This interactive f...

In this piece, Shoshanna Keats Jaskoll explores the enduring legacy and contemporary roles of Jewish women as heroines and redeemers. Reflecting on historica...

The Hadassah Medical Organization (HMO) has received significant recognition over the past year for its contributions to medical research and patient care. T...

In a swift international response, the Hadassah Medical Organization in Israel mobilized trauma experts to assist the Jewish community in Australia after a d...

In the wake of the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks and the ongoing conflict, Hadassah Medical Organization is addressing a severe mental health crisis in Isra...

Randi O'Connor presents a curated selection of thought-provoking Jewish literature for the months of March and April 2026, spotlighting contemporary works th...

Hadassah, The Women's Zionist Organization of America, has significantly increased its advocacy efforts for women's reproductive rights in response to the 20...

Jewish women in Alabama are organizing to confront the impact of restrictive reproductive laws that complicate IVF treatments and broader reproductive health...

Australian Jews are facing a profound shift in their sense of safety and community following the severe escalation of antisemitic violence and rhetoric in th...

Adeena Sussman's latest cookbook, "Zariz," is a testament to her culinary journey, deeply intertwined with personal and geopolitical challenges. Written amid...

Over five decades, street photographer Bill Aron has documented diverse aspects of Jewish life globally, capturing moments ranging from joyous celebrations t...

Renowned author Allegra Goodman, known for her acute depictions of modern Jewish family dynamics, will engage in a conversation with Hadassah Magazine's Exec...

Matti Friedman, renowned journalist and author, will discuss his latest book, "Out of the Sky: Heroism and Rebirth in Nazi Europe," which examines the life o...

Hadassah doctors and nurses like Dr. Esi Sharon-Sagie and Itzik Kara have been leading extraordinary double lives since the Hamas massacre on October 7, 2023...

Mary Morris's novel, The Red House, is the focal point of a discussion led by Hadassah Magazine's Executive Editor, Lisa Hostein. This mystery novel intertwi...

Following a terror attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach, a unique project emerged to preserve the memory of the victims: Sydney Jewish Museum curators and artists ...

Rituals play a vital role in marking significant life events and fostering a sense of belonging, argues Chantelle Wolfe, a seasoned milestone event planner. ...

An audio exhibition at The New York Historical Society showcases previously unavailable recordings of Holocaust survivors, bystanders, and Nazi perpetrators,...

In her latest novel, "The Red House," Mary Morris masterfully explores themes of hidden identity, family secrets, and intergenerational trauma through the st...

Award-winning author Mary Morris will discuss her novel, "The Red House," in an event hosted by Hadassah Magazine. The book interweaves a contemporary New Je...

This overview of new Jewish-related literature reveals diverse explorations of identity, memory, and human experience. The article highlights a biography of ...

In The Dressmakers Mirror, Susan Weiss Liebman, a former biology professor and geneticist, explores her Jewish family's history plagued by sudden deaths, ult...

"A Different Spirit: Creating Meaningful Bnai Mitzvah for Children with Disabilities," edited by Howard Blas and Ilana Trachtman, is a pioneering anthology o...

Michael Kimmel's book "Playmakers: The Jewish Entrepreneurs Who Created the Toy Industry in America" explores the significant impact Jewish innovators had on...

Jennifer Anne Moses' new collection, "Youve Told Me Before: Stories," delves into the intricate worlds of antisemitism, family dynamics, and identity within ...

In her novel, The World Between, Zeeva Bukai explores the intricate dynamics of love and exile through the lives of an unnamed narrator, her husband Max, and...

Hadassah, The Women's Zionist Organization of America, has been actively challenging anti-Israel biases at the United Nations following the Hamas terror atta...

The Knesset, Israel's unicameral parliament, operates with 120 members serving four-year terms. Located in Jerusalem, the Knesset is central to Israeli democ...

The YIVO Learning and Media Center in Manhattan offers an immersive experience into prewar Eastern European Jewish life, with engaging activities like Yiddis...

The exhibition "2020: A Lens of Her Own" at the ANU-Museum of the Jewish People in Tel Aviv highlights the significant contributions of Jewish women photogra...

The exhibition "Who Will Draw Our History? Women's Graphic Narratives of the Holocaust, 1944-1949," showcased at the Kniznick Gallery for Feminist Art at the...

Allegra Goodman delivers another captivating exploration of Jewish American family dynamics in her novel "This is Not About Us," returning to her favored sty...

Randi O'Connor's guide introduces readers to a curated selection of Jewish literature for January and February 2026, highlighting notable works that reflect ...