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Fran Fabriczki's debut novel "Porcupines" uses the metaphor of a porcupine's quills to explore themes of intimacy, identity, and displacement within a Jewish...

Wendy Elliman highlights a remarkable surge in birth rates at Hadassah Medical Organization in Israel, emphasizing a rise from 14,000 births in 2022 to aroun...

The exploration of the Hebrew root (ayin-dalet-nun), which conveys meanings of delicacy and pleasure, unveils a rich tapestry of biblical and cultural refere...

Centered around the intertwined lives of Holocaust survivor Ruth Pearl and her daughter Stephanie, "Spinning at the Edges" by Elizabeth Poliner explores them...

In this nostalgic piece, Fern Reiss recounts how a fortuitous encounter with Camp Tel Yehudah in the 1970s steered her and her sister toward a deeper connect...

Tensions at the Park Slope Food Coop in Brooklyn have recently escalated due to a vote in favor of the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement agai...

Michael Metzger reflects on his unique connection with Hadassah through his beloved Grandma Lee, who despite not being very religious, instilled in him a dee...

The NYC Israel Day Parade, featuring Hadassah members, celebrated Jewish pride amidst global antisemitism and anti-Zionism. Despite challenges, the event und...

Hadassah Magazine celebrated a remarkable achievement by securing 17 Simon Rockower Awards, the prestigious honors for Jewish journalism conferred by the Ame...

Actress Lisa Edelstein, renowned for her role in 'House,' merges her artistic and Jewish roots through watercolor paintings displayed alongside her husband's...

Maryana Kaliner, an Israeli gallerist born in Russia, has opened the Kaliner Gallery on New York City's Lower East Side, an area steeped in Jewish history. H...

Three influential women discuss the Sephardic and Mizrahi Jewish experience in America during a virtual event hosted by Hadassah Magazine. Esther Chehebar, a...

A selection of new Jewish novels and novellas offers a range of intriguing narratives, from Nora Gold’s “Doubles,” featuring the story of a perceptive young ...

No-Fuss Israeli Fressing by Jonathan Schmalzbach, featured in Hadassah Magazine, delves into the culinary delights of Israeli cuisine, exploring its rich fla...

In "Late Blossoms" by Merav Fima, a collection of ten linked short stories intricately explores Jerusalem through imagined interactions between pivotal femal...

Joseph Lowin explores the multifaceted concept of theft in Hebrew, examining different words that capture various nuances of stealing, such as 'ganav' for st...

Hadassah organized a significant advocacy event, "Hadassah on the Hill: A Day of Impact", from March 8 to 10 in Washington, D.C., gathering nearly 200 member...

Hadassah Magazine's latest collection of letters to the editor showcases a vibrant dialogue between readers, reflecting on the diverse topics covered in rece...

A new exhibition at Philadelphia's Weitzman Museum of American Jewish History titled "The First Salute" explores the significant yet overlooked involvement o...

Alicia Jo Rabins reflects on the story of Ruth as an emblem of Jewish courage and spiritual maturity. Rabins shares her personal journey from a secular Jewis...

Hadassah Magazine has launched an audio version of its articles to expand accessibility and reach, prompted by feedback from members like Phyllis Gangel, who...

Hannah Finkelshteyn, an alumna of Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University, shares her personal Aliyah journey through a graphic narrative on Ins...

Carol Ann Schwartz explores the enduring theme of return in Jewish history, emphasizing the symbolic and actual journeys back to the homeland of Israel. From...

Michal Goldschmidt, a British art historian who recently moved to Tel Aviv, opened Bookhaus, an English-language bookstore in north Tel Aviv. After finding t...

The 5050 Initiative, founded by gender equity activist Yael Yechieli, is working to increase women's representation in the Israeli Knesset ahead of the upcom...

In the western Galilee near the Lebanese border, the "Galilee Bee Queens," a group of Jewish, Muslim, Christian, and Druze women, engage in beekeeping to fos...

Rebecca Bloom's career as a women's health advocate emerged from personal experiences with her mother's breast cancer and uncovering a family tragedy that hi...

Jessica Brilliant Keener's novel "Evening Begins the Day" intricately weaves the stories of two Jewish families, the Cohens and the Meyers, confronted with p...

The May/June 2026 edition of the Guide to Jewish Literature in Hadassah Magazine offers an insightful overview of recent publications in Jewish writing. It h...

In anticipation of the Shavuot holiday, known for its emphasis on dairy foods, Israeli farmers, especially those dealing with buffalo milk, are working hard ...

The beloved story of 'Beaches,' known for its book and film versions, has made its way to Broadway as a musical, capturing the tumultuous and enduring friend...

Amit Segal, a respected Israeli journalist, delves into Israel's intricate political landscape with his book "A Call at 4 AM: Thirteen Prime Ministers and th...

"A Force for Good" is an insightful biography of Gisela Warburg Wyzanski, crafted by her daughter Anita Wyzanski Robboy, highlighting Wyzanski's pivotal role...

Sharon Ann Musher's book "Promised Lands" chronicles her grandmother Hadassah Kaplan's transformative journey from Manhattan to British Mandate Palestine in ...

Sharon Nazarian, a prominent Iranian American Jewish voice, continues her battle against antisemitism as a vice chair of the Anti-Defamation League's nationa...

Chantelle Wolfe, an experienced event planner, discusses her approach to creating meaningful Jewish milestone celebrations, particularly bar and bat mitzvahs...

Jerusalem's first Jewish neighborhoods beyond the Old City, established from 1860 onward, marked a pivotal shift in the city's development. These neighborhoo...

Miriam Green's deeply personal narrative chronicles her experiences volunteering at Israel's Midbarium zoo in Beersheva amidst the chaos of war. As missiles ...

Bill Slott reflects on Israel's ongoing struggles and resilience by drawing parallels between historical events and modern realities, capturing the layered c...

Hannah Senesh's remarkable life and heroism as a paratrooper during World War II is explored in two newly released books: Douglas Century's "Crash of the Hea...

Zibby Owens, author and publisher, initiated a Jewish story collection in response to the October 7 Hamas massacre and the global antisemitism spike. Her ant...

The article reflects on the evolving nature of conflict in Israel, particularly following intense engagements with Iran and Hezbollah. It questions whether I...

Hadassah Medical Organization's response to the conflict initiated by Israel and the US against Iran is a testament to their extraordinary preparedness and r...

Hadassah has become a vital symbol of resilience and community solidarity in Israel, representing a commitment to healing and education. Known for its innova...

"The Faithful," a three-episode miniseries available on Hulu, seeks to reimagine and humanize the stories of the biblical matriarchs—Sarah, Rebecca, Leah, an...

Celebrating its 75th anniversary, the National Jewish Book Awards highlights a diverse array of literature in 2025, as revisited by Hadassah Magazine. Notewo...

Yishay Ishi Ron's novel "Dog," translated by Yardenne Greenspan, is a poignant exploration of trauma, addiction, and the search for redemption set against th...

This collection of letters to the editor in Hadassah Magazine covers a diverse range of topics, reflecting issues of Jewish identity and broader societal con...

Joseph Lowin explores the diverse meanings and uses of the Hebrew root 'nun-feh-lamed,' which means 'to fall,' through various Biblical and modern Hebrew con...

Barbara Stark Nemon's historical novel "Isabela's Way" imagines an underground railroad-like network for Jews and New Christians escaping the Portuguese Inqu...