Our days of Hadassah celebration continue this month. On the heels of Passover, we commemorate Yom Ha'atzmaut, when communities around the country — and globe — celebrate 75 years of Israeli statehood. Be sure to tune in for a special program with Hadassah National President Rhoda Smolow marking this special occasion and learn how else Hadassah is celebrating Hadassah & Israel — Together at 75 all year long. Read on for additional programming that is sure to leave you heartened.
Rejoice for Israel: Celebrate Israel's 75th anniversary by registering for a special Yom Ha’atzmaut program. Join us on Zoom as Hadassah National President Rhoda Smolow addresses Hadassah from Israel to mark this historic occasion. Wednesday, April 26, 1 pm ET.Register here.
Listen, watch and learn: Already a world-renowned leading expert in genetic diseases, Hadassah's trailblazing Dr. Polina Stepensky is now being recognized for developing Israel's first immunotherapy treatment for multiple myeloma, a deadly blood cancer. Hear Dr. Stepensky discuss CAR T-cell therapy on Closing in on a Cure for Cancer, the new episode of the Hadassah On Call podcast. A video is available as well.
One Book, One Hadassah:Live with Pam Jenoff, author of Code Name Sapphire. Join us as Hadassah Magazine Executive Editor Lisa Hostein interviews best-selling author Pam Jenoff on her latest historical fiction, Code Name Sapphire. The novel is inspired by true stories of resistance during World War II and features three compelling women and their complex family relationships, secrets and betrayals. Tune in to delve into this captivating novel filled with wartime intrigue. Thursday, April 20, 7 pm ET.
The world of education: Join the new Hadassah Educators Council for Differing Schools of Thought: Education in the US and Israel. Gain insights from education professionals, students and families as they delve deep into both the obvious and subtle differences between the two systems. Discover fresh perspectives and get updates about Hadassah’s education-related initiatives, such as Youth Aliyah and Young Judaea. Tuesday, May 2, 8 pm ET.
Hadassah Magazine Discussion:Israel at 75: Successes and Challenges A special conversation on Israel's towering achievements as well as its ongoing struggles to define itself and its role in the Middle East. Panelists include prominent American Israeli writer Yossi Klein Halevi, author of The New York Times best-selling Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor; Isabel Kershner, New York Times correspondent in Jerusalem and author of The Land of Hope and Fear: Israel's Battle for Its Inner Soul; and activist and influencer Hen Mazzig, author of The Wrong Kind of Jew: A Mizrahi Manifesto. Thursday, May 18, 12:30 pm ET.
Hadassah Writers' Circle: Join the Hadassah Writers’ Circle and contribute first-person essays on Israel@75 (Hadassah and Israel, your personal connection to Israel, etc.), Young Judaea, Youth Aliyah, mentorship and nursing (May is National Nurses Month). Professional Council stories and other ideas are welcome. Contact publicrelations@hadassah.org.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Hadassah On Call Podcast: Listen and watch Eating Disorders: Not Just About Food. Video available.
SAVE THE DATE:
- One Book, One Hadassah: Live with Elizabeth Graver, author of Kantika, a multigenerational saga of a Sephardi family with roots in Turkey. With special guest Ladino singer and composer Sarah Aroeste. Thursday, June 15, 7 pm ET.
WEEKLY SERIES
Hebrew@Hadassah 2023: Improve your vocabulary and conversation skills in 45-minute sessions designed for Hadassah members and Associates. Register for New Beginners, Beginners or Intermediate classes on Mondays at 2 pm, 3 pm, or 4 pm ET, respectively. Classes are $50 per semester. Email ZionistEd@hadassah.org.
For past programs see our last Hadassah@home email or our Virtual Programming page. Follow our current Hadassah stories.