As the world begins to heal and safe travel resumes, we are thrilled to invite you to join us for an upcoming Hadassah Israel trip, a journey of hope and renewal like no other, led by Hadassah National President Rhoda Smolow and Immediate Past President Ellen Hershkin. See details below, including how you can take advantage of early bird savings.
If travel is not in your plans right now, we still have you covered with exciting programs and more ways to connect with Hadassah from the comfort of your home.
Bring your heart home to Israel: Show your love and support of Israel with this unforgettable trip, August 15-20, led by Hadassah National President Rhoda Smolow and Immediate Past President Ellen Hershkin. From seeing the cutting-edge developments at our hospitals to the inspiring progress at our Meir Shfeyah Youth Aliyah Village, this will be a memorable return to Israel. Be one of the first 25 to respond by June 30 to receive a special discount. Details here.
Take action on infertility: Show your support for tomorrow's virtual Day on the Hill by writing to your legislators and spreading the word on social media. Urge your representatives to cosponsor infertility resolution H.Res. 338, spearheaded by Hadassah! Raise awareness about the diversity of populations affected by infertility — including the Jewish community. Thursday, June 17.
Celebrate our newest nurses: Live from Israel! Join us to celebrate the graduation of the first cadre of nurses in the five-year Achotenu program. In Hebrew, achotenu means "our nurse" or "our sister." This Ethiopian-Israeli nursing scholarship plays a vital role in ensuring the future of the nursing profession in Israel. Hadassah facilitates the training of nurses from underprivileged Ethiopian communities to support ethnic and cultural representation in the field of nursing. Watch the celebration via Zoom(Meeting ID: 869 1354 2086; Passcode: 353609). Wednesday, June 23, 8 am ET.
Interview with a beloved actress:Hadassah Magazine Discussion Group Presents: Tovah Feldshuh From Golda to Dr. Ruth: Portraying Iconic Jewish Women. Join veteran actor and multiple Tony and Emmy Award nominee Tovah Feldshuh in conversation with Hadassah Magazine Executive Editor Lisa Hostein. Feldshuh's recent memoir, Lilyville: Mother, Daughter, and Other Roles I've Played, was released as she was adding to her portrayal of iconic Jewish women with her role on stage in Becoming Dr. Ruth. Thursday, July 15, 7 pm ET.
LISTEN AND LEARN
Hadassah Presents: Women of Vision:Listen to the latest episode of the TalkLine radio series as Hadassah Executive Director/CEO Janice Weinman speaks with Sivan Yaari, Founder and CEO of Innovation: Africa. This Israeli not-for-profit organization uses groundbreaking Israeli technology to provide humanitarian assistance to African countries lacking critical resources like solar power, clean water and electricity. Check back on June 28 to hear Janice speak with Jane Eisner, former editor-in-chief of The Forward for over a decade, and the first woman to hold the position. Catch up on all previous episodes on the Women of Visionweb page.
Podcast alert:New episode of Hadassah On Call: "Strokes: Risk Factors, Treatments and COVID-19 Long-haulers." On the heels of a global pandemic, as society learns to adapt to a new normal, we revisit Dr. Ronen Leker, director of the Stroke Unit and The Peritz and Chantel Scheinberg Cerebrovascular Disease Research Laboratory at the Hadassah Medical Organization in Jerusalem. Hear him discuss all things stroke, its treatments, and the stroke risk factors for the COVID-19 long-haulers.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
One Book, One Hadassah: Rachel Beanland and Florence Adler Swims Forever.
SAVE THE DATE (details in future emails):
- August 3, 8 pm ET: How to Talk to Your Doctor: Hormones, Fertility and Intimacy.
- August 11, 7 pm ET: One Book, One Hadassah: Jewish Women in Literature: From Marjorie Morningstar to The Weight of Ink.
WEEKLY SERIES:
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.