Welcome to the first Hadassah@home of 2021! A year ago, none of us could have predicted we'd be faced with a global pandemic that would affect almost every aspect of our lives and how we connect with our beloved Hadassah.
We hope the coming months will bring health and stability. You can count on Hadassah@home to bring you a rich, diverse range of programs, including Every Move Counts, our exciting, new health and wellness program. Read about what's coming up — and know there is much more on the way.
Get moving and have fun: Our new health and wellness program, Every Move Counts, is made for everyone — regardless of ability or age. Our online tracker makes it easy to track movements of all kinds: a walk outside, chair fitness, gardening, household tasks and more. All you need is a computer or a smartphone. While we're moving, we'll be "traveling" together on a virtual trip to Israel, reaching interesting milestones, sharing on social media, and helping raise funds for Hadassah. Join us! Three-month program cycle begins on February 16. Register now.
A not-to-be-missed conversation: Is Judaism alive in Israeli secular society? Join us for A Conversation With Ruth Calderon, a former member of the Knesset and a pioneer in bringing together diverse voices in Israeli society. And for all you wine lovers, the online event will end with a 20-minute virtual tour of Israel's award-winning Barkan Winery to help usher in 2021! Hadassah members $18, non-members $25. Thursday, January 14, 1 pm ET.
Live interview with a famous author:Our next One Book, One Hadassah program will be an interview with Faye Kellerman, author of the best-selling Decker/Lazarus series. Hear about how her new novel, The Lost Boys, balances thrilling twists with modern family life and Jewish values. Hadassah members $18, non-members $25. Wednesday, February 10, 7 pm ET.
Learn from a finance guru: Jean Chatzky, longtime financial editor of NBC’s Today show and creator of HerMoney.com, joins Hadassah Magazine Executive Editor Lisa Hostein for an important conversation on How COVID Is Hitting Women's Pocketbooks. Hadassah members $18, non-members $25. NOTE: Newly Scheduled Date: Tuesday, February 23, 7 pm ET.
PODCAST ALERTS
New episode of The Branch: "Zooming In for Dialogue." As part of their peace-building work, two facilitators are bringing Arab and Jewish teens together to find common ground. And now, they're doing it online.
New episode of Hadassah On Call:"Parkinson's Disease: Surprising New Treatments and the Race for a Cure." There are still so many unknowns about Parkinson's — a disease which impacts 10 million people around the world. Listen as two leading doctors in this field discuss the newest treatments and exciting research helping patients often crippled by this disease.
Cooking with Hadassah Magazine: New year, new baking project to tackle: Bagels! Plus, cream cheese mix-ins from lox to garden herb to blueberry.
WEEKLY SERIES
Hebrew@Hadassah: All students, current and new, must register for the 2021 weekly series, a continuation of our ongoing Hebrew class. The cost for all 2021 Hebrew classes is $36. Email questions to EducationandAdvocacy@hadassah.org. Mondays: Beginner's Hebrew at 3 pm ET and Intermediate Hebrew at 4 pm ET. Members and Associates only, $36.
Resilience & Relaxation with Rebecca: Weekly sessions with Rabbi Rebecca W. Sirbu to help you find balance and inner well-being through Jewish wisdom. Register for all January sessions. Tuesdays at 4 pm ET.
For past programs see our last Hadassah@home email or our Member Engagement page. Follow our COVID-19 coverage.
NOTE: Many online events will ask for your Hadassah ID number to register.