This past year, the world witnessed a pandemic capable of changing life as we know it. As we realized that we are all vulnerable, our hopes and prayers turned to our doctors, nurses and researchers who are the very pillars of our health care. At Hadassah's hospitals in Jerusalem, our medical teams responded to every challenge from diagnosis to comprehensive treatment, rehabilitation and bench-to-bedside research.
Tu B’Shevat begins this evening, a Jewish celebration of our connection to the earth and its miraculous gifts. If you're looking for other miracles, then look to the tireless work of our hospitals in Israel. Today, we invite you to show your support at a lavish benefit which, being online, means no expensive travel involved. Read about that event below, plus other upcoming programs featuring big-name speakers in the weeks ahead.
Support Hadassah at a star-studded virtual benefit: Coming Together to Heal Our World: A Global Benefit for Hadassah Hospitals. Join Hadassah and a celebrity cast, including invited guests Ben Platt, Gwyneth Paltrow, Fauda star Lior Raz, Jason Alexander, Brad Falchuk, Michael R. Bloomberg, journalist Jennifer Griffin, Kelli O'Hara, Tony Award nominee Ramin Karimloo, a special performance by the Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra, and more! Support Hadassah's important work by coming together to heal our world. Livestream benefit tickets are $180 per household. Sunday, February 21, 2:30-3:30 pm ET.
Get moving, connect online and have fun: Our new health and wellness program, Every Move Counts, is made for all adults — regardless of ability or age. Our online tracker (for smartphone or computer) makes it easy to track movements of all kinds: a walk outside, chair fitness, gardening, household tasks and more. While we're moving, we'll be "traveling" together on a virtual trip to Israel, learning fun facts about Hadassah and helping raise funds. Registration is now open. Three-month program begins on February 16. Learn more and ask questions at our free orientation session on Thursday, February 11, 8 pm ET.
High suspense meets Jewish values: 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 Judaism. Hadassah members $18, non-members $25. Wednesday, February 10, 7 pm ET.
Celebrate with Hadassah's Youth Aliyah Villages: Join Barbara “BG” Goldstein, Marcie Natan, Eli Wagner and Lauren Stern Kedem for a not-to-be-missed Hadassah Youth Aliyah program highlighting Purim. Moderated by Carol Goodman Kaufman, this is the latest in Access Israel, Hadassah's online monthly Zionist series. Connect with the life-changing work Hadassah members have made possible at our youth villages, and learn about the young people whose lives have been touched by Youth Aliyah. Hadassah members $18, non-members $25. Monday, February 22, 1 pm ET.
Hadassah in the news: Hear Hadassah National President Rhoda Smolow make a presentation at the second i24News spotlight on The American Zionist Movement and its constituent Zionist Organizations throughout the US. Tuesday, February 2, 9:30 am ET.
Podcast alert:Listen to a new episode of The Branch: "The Crime Busters." Through cross-cultural dialogue and a personal friendship, powerhouse duo Ola Najmi-Yousef and Ruth Lewin-Chen are empowering local Arab leaders, working with officials, and building trust to make Arab neighborhoods safer. "If we fight together, we can succeed."
Wisdom 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. Tuesday, February 23, 7 pm ET.
Cooking with Hadassah Magazine: Capture the sweetness of Tu B'Shevat with date strudel cookies or this Jewish take on classic English wedding cake studded with candied citrus peel.
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 from 3-4 pm ET and Intermediate Hebrew from 4-5 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 Virtual Programming page. Follow our COVID-19 coverage.