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Milan’s Jewish Past, Present—and Olympic Future
This winter, Milan may become the literal launchpad for a new generation of Jewish trailblazers.

This winter, Milan may become the literal launchpad for a new generation of Jewish trailblazers.
Arts
A Showcase of Female Illustrated Post-WWII Books and Diaries
An upcoming Hadassah-Brandeis Institute exhibit presents haunting Holocaust drawings, handmade albums and pictorial diaries from ten Jewish survivors.

An upcoming Hadassah-Brandeis Institute exhibit presents haunting Holocaust drawings, handmade albums and pictorial diaries from ten Jewish survivors.
The Jewish Women Who Pioneered Photography as Art
A new Tel Aviv exhibit presents works from 20 trailblazing female photographers from the early 20th century alongside those of 20 artists active today.

A new Tel Aviv exhibit presents works from 20 trailblazing female photographers from the early 20th century alongside those of 20 artists active today.
Health + Medicine
Jewish Women Are Leading the Menopause Movement
A long-ignored stage of women’s lives is suddenly in the medical and cultural spotlight.

A long-ignored stage of women’s lives is suddenly in the medical and cultural spotlight.
Videos
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Tune in to Hadassah Magazine Presents wherever you get your favorite podcasts.

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Set largely in Italy, acclaimed author Mary Morris’s latest novel is both a penetrating psychological study and World War II mystery about intergenerational trauma and family secrets.

Books

New Jewish Books Carry Love, Loss and Longing

by Sandee Brawarsky

The first complete biography of the father of modern photography, a memoir of depression, an anti-romantic novel and more.

Books

REVIEW: ‘The Dressmaker’s Mirror’

by Stewart Kampel

In her part-memoir, part-medical investigation, a geneticist recounts the discovery that gave her the key to unraveling a genetic mystery within her own family.

Books

REVIEW: ‘A Different Spirit’

by Sandee Brawarsky

A much-needed resource presents insights and guidance from experts for celebrating inclusive b'nai mitzvah celebrations.

Books

REVIEW: ‘Playmakers’

by Curt Schleier

From teddy bears and Barbies to Marvel and DC Comics, Michael Kimmel explores the kvell-worthy history of the first generation Jewish toymakers who shaped American childhood.

Books

REVIEW: ‘You’ve Told Me Before’

by Judy Bolton-Fasman

In 12 vignettes, Jennifer Anne Moses takes on subjects such as antisemitism, marriage and mother-daughter relationships with directness, nuance and wit.