"May we all share our pride in Hadassah's accomplishments and our passion for even more success in the years to come, and appreciate the purpose Hadassah gives to us. May we all be powerful together!" said Hadassah National President Rhoda Smolow during her opening remarks at Hadassah's National Assembly Meeting on Sunday, July 25.
Addressing Hadassah leaders representing our community of nearly 300,000 members, Associates, donors and supporters from across the US, President Smolow reflected on Hadassah’s incredible accomplishments over the past year — the lifesaving work of Hadassah's hospitals to fight COVID-19, our powerful advocacy efforts and much more. As we celebrate Hadassah's vital work, take a moment to show your pride in Hadassah. These engaging, thought-provoking programs are the perfect way to connect with our passionate community from wherever you are.
Learn skills for self-advocacy with medical providers: If you are uncomfortable discussing your most personal medical health issues, you are not alone. How to Talk to Your Doctor: Hormones, Fertility and Intimacy will feature Danielle Ofri, MD, PhD, a specialist on the doctor-patient relationship and author of multiple books, including What Patients Say, What Doctors Hear. You'll also hear from a panel of medical professionals, including physicians and nurses, who will share solutions for clear communication and answers to your most pressing questions. Tuesday, August 3, 8 pm ET.
One Book, One Hadassah looks at the classics: Marjorie Morningstar and Other Essential Reads for Jewish Women. Marjorie Morningstar, which was a touchstone for many Jewish women, is our August One Book selection. What else is considered an "essential read" and why? We'll address this question with a distinguished panel of authors featuring Rachel Kadish, The Weight of Ink; Nessa Rapoport, Evening; and Paula Marantz Cohen, Of Human Kindness: What Shakespeare Teaches Us About Empathy. Wednesday, August 11, 7 pm ET.
Celebrate Every Move Counts: Everyone is invited to the Every Move Counts: Party at the Finish Line. Join the Hadassah movers and shakers who have completed our new fitness initiative, Every Move Counts. We're going to celebrate our accomplishments, do a victory dance with Hadassah's own Luisa Narins, thank our leaders and talk about how to sustain the healthy habits we've built through this program. Tuesday, August 24, 12 pm ET.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Hadassah Magazine Discussion Group Presents: Tovah Feldshuh, From Golda to Dr. Ruth: Portraying Iconic Jewish Women. Multiple TONY and Emmy Award nominee Tovah Feldshuh joined Hadassah Magazine Executive Editor Lisa Hostein to discuss what it's like portraying Jewish icons such as Golda Meir, whom she portrayed on stage and screen, and Dr. Ruth Westheimer, whom she portrayed on stage in Becoming Dr. Ruth.
SAVE THE DATE (details in future emails):
- September 14, 7 pm ET: Hadassah Magazine Discussion: Interview with Anita Diamant: From The Red Tent to Menstrual Activism.
- October 28, 7 pm ET: One Book, One Hadassah: Interview with Judy Batalion, author of The New York Times bestseller The Light of Days: The Untold Story of Women Resistance Fighters in Hitler's Ghettos.
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.