This week marks the one-year anniversary of One Book, One Hadassah, our virtual book program that began close to the start of the pandemic. Throughout the past year, Hadassah@home has brought many engaging programs into your home about topics you care about — women's health and community, medical updates from Hadassah's hospitals, news from Israel, ways you can advocate for important change and much more.
You'll discover new, exciting programs to engage your mind, body and soul this week and beyond. Hadassah@home is proud to be here for you.
Urgent Israel update: The ceasefire in Israel offers new hope, but it raises the question: What are the political ramifications of this recent conflict and subsequent ceasefire? Join us for Israel: In the Aftermath of Guardian of the Walls, a frank conversation about what is happening in Israel with the Honorable Israel Nitzan, Acting Consul General of Israel in New York, and moderated by Hadassah National President Rhoda Smolow. Thursday, June 3, 7:30 pm ET.
Help make a difference: We need your help to advocate for the infertility resolution (H.Res. 338) spearheaded by Hadassah! Whether you have faced family-building challenges, know someone who has or want to fight for others, speaking out makes a difference. Sign up and spread the word about the virtual infertility Day on the Hill on June 17. Register for RESOLVE's Advocacy Day and contact advocacy@hadassah.org with any questions. Deadline: Thursday, June 3.
Hadassah book club: Celebrate the first anniversary of One Book, One Hadassah with a live interview with Rachel Beanland, author of Florence Adler Swims Forever. Touted as "the perfect summer read" by USA Today, the story, set in 1930s Atlantic City, begins with a shocking tragedy that results in three generations of the Adler family grappling with heartbreak, antisemitism, romance and the weight of family secrets. The book is the winner of the 2020 National Jewish Book Award's Goldberg Prize, which honors a debut work of fiction each year. Thursday, June 10, 7 pm ET.
LISTEN AND LEARN
Hadassah Presents: Women of Vision: Listen as Hadassah Executive Director/CEO Janice Weinman speaks with Sivan Yaari, Founder and CEO of Innovation: Africa, an Israeli not-for-profit company using groundbreaking Israeli technology to provide humanitarian assistance to African countries lacking critical resources like solar power, clean water and electricity. Monday, June 14, 5 pm ET. Listen to all previous episodes on the Women of Vision web page.
Podcast alert: New episode of The Branch: "Singing in One Voice." Singers in the Rana Choir of Jaffa are Jewish, Christian and Muslim, from different educational and socioeconomic backgrounds and different political outlooks. Note by note and song by song, the choir proves that different voices and views can still join together in harmony.
Join the program members love: Every Move Counts, our hugely popular health and wellness program, is kicking off another 3-month round that anyone can join. Get motivated to get moving and connect with friends as you travel on a virtual journey through Israel. Register here.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Family Building in the US & Israel: The Israeli health care system offers free, unlimited IVF procedures for up to two children, while many Americans have no coverage at all. This fascinating webinar compares the cultural, economic and policy issues surrounding family-building in the two countries, featuring voices of women and medical experts who have navigated these issues.
SAVE THE DATE (details in future emails):
- August 3, 8 pm ET: How to Talk to Your Doctor: Hormones, Fertility and Intimacy.
Hebrew@Hadassah: Register for our ongoing Hebrew classes. Cost for all 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.
For past programs see our last Hadassah@home email or our Virtual Programming page. Follow our COVID-19 coverage.