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Nina Lichtenstein's memoir, "Body: My Life in Parts," offers a unique exploration of identity, transformation, and cultural integration, using her own body a...

The article reviews a selection of new Jewish-themed books that traverse various genres and explore diverse narratives, from historical fiction to biography,...

Following the Hamas attacks in October 2023, the Gandel Rehabilitation Center at Hadassah's Mount Scopus campus was opened ahead of schedule to address urgen...

Stephanie Z. Bonder reflects on the resilience of Israelis and Zionists, drawing personal and historical parallels to emphasize the enduring Jewish spirit de...

Women scribes are revolutionizing Jewish tradition as they take on the historically male domain of Torah writing. Spearheaded by Jen Taylor Friedman, who com...

The article discusses the critical nursing shortage in Israel, presenting interventions by the Hadassah Medical Organization (HMO) to address the crisis. Wit...

Jonathan Schmalzbach explores the often overlooked role of women in the Hanukkah narrative, particularly focusing on figures like Judith and Hannah who exemp...

Hen Mazzig, an Israeli with Mizrahi roots, celebrates Mizrahi Jewish traditions as part of preserving Jewish heritage, particularly post the October 7, 2023,...

Tehila Hakimi's novel "Hunting in America," translated by Joanna Chen, explores cultural dislocation through the lens of an Israeli woman's alienation in an ...

Tcia Gara, a distinguished Hungarian chess champion, made aliyah to Israel in May amidst escalating regional tensions. Despite the challenging environment du...

JADE, the Jewish Association for Death Education, founded in January 2023 by Susan Kramer and David Zinner, aims to facilitate conversations about death with...

The YIVO Institute for Jewish Research has launched a commemorative coffee table book titled "100 Objects: From the Collections of the YIVO Institute for Jew...

In a fascinating travelogue, Joyce Eisenberg recounts her journey through Uzbekistan, Georgia, and Armenia, regions steeped in Jewish history and culture. Mo...

The rise in antisemitic incidents has ushered innovative digital solutions like the Combat Antisemitism Movement's "Report It" app, enabling individuals to d...

"The Last Dekrepitzer" by Howard Langer, winner of the National Jewish Book Awards Book Club prize, follows Rabbi Shmuel Meir Lichtbencher, the sole survivor...

Exploring the rich tradition of Jewish self-help literature, several contemporary books illustrate how Jewish wisdom can provide pathways to emotional wellne...

Hadassah Magazine's Hanukkah Gift Guide 2025 offers an array of present ideas that celebrate Jewish identity, heritage, and faith through modern design and c...

Rabbi Rachel Kobrin reflects on the Netflix series "Nobody Wants This," which presents a narrative about a young rabbi and a non-Jewish podcaster falling in ...

Israeli fashion has become a canvas for expressing national emotions and resilience following recent conflicts, as seen in a gown by Yaniv Persy that carried...

Sigd, an official Israeli state holiday since 2008, is an ancient celebration unique to the Ethiopian Jewish community, known as Beta Israel. Observed 50 day...

As Thanksgiving and Hanukkah approach, the concept of "l'dor v'dor"—passing heritage through generations—resonates deeply, particularly amid current challeng...

Jewish children's picture books have seen a resurgence, offering a diverse range of stories that celebrate Jewish traditions, resilience, and multicultural e...

Ilana Kurshan explores the transformative experience of transitioning from picture books to chapter books with her son, drawing parallels between this shift ...

As Israel navigates the aftermath of its longest war, the nation faces a complex journey toward recovery and normalcy. The recent release of hostages from Ga...

John Irving's latest novel, "Queen Esther," explores Jewish history and identity through its protagonist, Esther Nacht, an orphan from Vienna who immigrates ...

Randi O'Connor presents a curated selection of Jewish literature for November and December 2025 in Hadassah Magazine. This guide highlights recent publicatio...

Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, the senior rabbi at Central Synagogue in New York City, will engage in a conversation on December 8, 2025, about her unique journey fr...

On October 13, 2025, Israel celebrated the emotional release of the final 20 hostages from Gaza, two years after a devastating attack by Hamas that had plung...

Rachel Goldberg-Polin has emerged as a poignant symbol of resilience and hope following the harrowing abduction and eventual murder of her son, Hersh Goldber...

Angela Buchdahl, renowned for her remarkable journey from a diverse heritage to becoming a leading figure in Reform Judaism, is celebrated for her transforma...

Fox's medical drama "Doc" explores themes of memory loss and personal identity, with a Jewish twist. The show, now in its second season, features Dr. Amy Lar...

House of David, a Prime Video series developed by Christian filmmaker Jon Erwin, reimagines the biblical saga of King David through a modern lens, blending a...

Marc Chagall's stained-glass windows at the Hadassah Medical Center's synagogue in Ein Kerem, Jerusalem symbolize resilience and hope for Israel and the Jewi...

Dafna Michaelson Jenet, a Jewish senator in Colorado, navigates the complexities of expressing her Jewish identity in a predominantly Christian political lan...

Dr. Shani Paluch-Shimon, a leading figure in breast cancer care, heads Hadassah's Sharett Institute of Oncology. Her pioneering approach emphasizes personali...

Readers of Hadassah Magazine provide a variety of responses to the July/August 2025 issue, highlighting the importance of continuing to buy and engage with J...

Yardena Schwartz's "Ghosts of a Holy War" delves into the often-overlooked 1929 Hebron massacre, an event that epitomizes the complex layers of the Israeli-P...

Exploring the Hebrew root "peh-resh-het," which means to flower, Joseph Lowin delves into its rich metaphorical and cultural uses throughout Hebrew literatur...

Kerry Bar-Cohn, the only female chiropractor in Ramat Beit Shemesh, has expanded her influence beyond Israel through "Walking Israel," a virtual fitness prog...

Ilana Sinclair founded Capture Your Story, a memoir-writing agency that helps Jewish families document their narratives, especially as a means of strengtheni...

Jewish communities in the Western Balkans, including Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia, valiantly preserve their rich cultural and religious heritage despit...

This article provides an overview of notable new Jewish literature available in the fall, highlighting themes of holiness, resilience, and courage. Featured ...

Cary Gitter's debut novel, "Cammy Sitting Shiva," explores the nuanced and individualistic process of grieving through its protagonist, Cammy Adler. Although...

Etgar Keret's new collection, "Autocorrect," offers a series of surreal and speculative short stories that explore themes of human loneliness and the bizarre...

Hadassah Magazine, in collaboration with jGirls+ Magazine, is calling for submissions to their 2025 Teen Essay Contest, which invites Jewish teens to write a...

To inspire and amplify the voices of young Jewish women and nonbinary teens, Hadassah Magazine and jGirls+ Magazine are co-sponsoring a 2025 teen essay conte...

Following the traumatic events on October 7, 2023, Oz Avizov, leader of ZAKA's diving unit, realized he was suffering from PTSD. He established ZAKA's Resili...

The Guide to Jewish Literature for September/October 2025, as presented by Hadassah Magazine and authored by Randi O'Connor, offers an insightful overview of...

In response to the tragic events of October 7, Israeli writer Hadassa Ben Ari has created a children's book, "The Heroes of October 7th: Heroic Stories for C...

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...