Shavuot comes later this week, and it's an excellent reminder how, as Jews, we have a long history of making space to celebrate even amid troubling times. Shavuot is also known as a time for intense study, and this week's Hadassah@home brings you several opportunities to learn and to celebrate all from the comfort of home.
TODAY! Shavuot learning: Attend a one-hour "Mini Shavuot Tikkun" moderated by Hadassah Executive Director/CEO Janice Weinman, including a talk on Hadassah and Israel with David Lehrer, a Young Judaea alumnus and the executive director of the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies; a healthy cooking demonstration with Hadassah member Julie Ohana; and a text study on the Book of Ruth with Dr. Ora Horn Prouser. May 27, 12:00 pm EDT.
Wave your Israeli flag: Mark your calendars! The 2020 Celebrate Israel Parade is going virtual, so you can join us #TogetherAtHome as we share our Israeli pride. This year's theme has special resonance for Hadassah, a proud sponsor: it's todah (thank you) to frontline and healthcare workers in the US, Israel and everywhere. View on the parade's website, YouTube channel, and via the Parade's Facebook page.
For Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month (June), here is a fun, cutting-edge
brain fitness program — low impact and designed to increase cognitive functioning. Anyone can do it and yield benefits. Taught by Hadassah member and certified Ageless Grace Instructor Randi Cohen Coblenz. Three 30-minute sessions: June 10, 17, 24, 12:00 pm EDT.
Hadassah Magazine recipes: In late spring, Hadassah Magazine's Jessica Halfin often serves quiche—with either a spinach or sautéed leek and zucchini filling—for an easy yet elegant lunch option.
In case you missed it: You can still watch these recent past programs.
Ongoing weekly series:
Resilience & Relaxation with Rebecca: Tuesdays at 4:00 pm EDT. Thursdays at 1:30 pm EDT. (Register separately.) Please note, there is no session on Thursday, May 28, due to the Shavuot holiday.
Conversational Hebrew: Mondays, Beginner Level, at 3:00 pm EDT, and Intermediate Level, at 4:00 pm EDT. Homework review sessions available beginning June 4, Thursdays, 4:00 pm EDT.
For past programs see last week's Hadassah@home email or the Member Engagement page on hadassah.org
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NOTE: Many online events will ask for your Hadassah ID number to register.