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  • New Haggadot Celebrate the Contributions of Jewish Women
    Books
    New Haggadot Celebrate the Contributions of Jewish Women
    New Haggadot Celebrate the Contributions of Jewish Women

    Beautifully illustrated by female artists and with commentary from Torah scholars like Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, both the Erev Rav and Az Nashir haggadot affirm women’s central role in the Exodus story—and from generation to generation.

    Beautifully illustrated by female artists and with commentary from Torah scholars like Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, both the Erev Rav and Az Nashir haggadot affirm women’s central role in the Exodus story—and from generation to generation.

  • New Episode Alert!
    Videos
    New Episode Alert!
    New Episode Alert!

    Tune in to Hadassah Magazine Presents on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your favorite podcasts. 

    Tune in to Hadassah Magazine Presents on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your favorite podcasts. 

  • Milan’s Jewish Past, Present—and Olympic Future
    The Jewish Traveler Travel
    Milan’s Jewish Past, Present—and Olympic Future
    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.

  • A Showcase of Female Illustrated Post-WWII Books and Diaries
    Arts
    A Showcase of Female Illustrated Post-WWII Books and Diaries
    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
    The Jewish Women Who Pioneered Photography as Art
    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.

  • Jewish Women Are Leading the Menopause Movement
    Health + Medicine
    Jewish Women Are Leading the Menopause Movement
    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.

Hadassah
What to Know About Midwifery in Israel
From the biblical midwives Shifra and Puah to modern delivery rooms in Jerusalem, midwifery has long played a vital role in Jewish life.
Hadassah
Hadassah’s Inaugural Conference on a Cruise
Highlights include speciality cocktails like Henrietta’s Dream, dancing and raising over $50,000.
Hadassah
Younger Women Join Hadassah On a Mission
Announcing the fourth-cohort of Evolve Leadership Fellows!
Health + Medicine
Health + Medicine
How I Reluctantly Found Purpose as a Cancer Mentor
by Anabelle Gurwitch
by Anabelle Gurwitch
In an excerpt from her new memoir, ‘The End of My Life Is Killing Me,’ Anabelle Gurwitch sits shiva for the 'angel' who helped her navigate lung cancer.
Books
New Jewish Books to Read This Spring 2026
by Sandee Brawarsky
Rachel Goldberg-Polin’s memoir of grief for her murdered son, a story about a multigenerational roadtrip, a novel on the life of a Modern Orthodox wife and more.
Arts
New Doc Celebrates Israeli Olympian Swimmer’s Comeback
by Cathryn J. Prince
In 'Parting the Waters,' filmmaker Michele Kuvin Kupfer chronicles her return to competitive swimming at 59—and reflects on grief, resilience and Jewish identity.
The Jewish Traveler
What’s Jewish About Vietnam and Cambodia?
by Rahel Musleah
More than you might think. With tens of thousands of Jewish tourists each year, don’t be surprised if you bump into Israeli backpackers and Chabad centers.
Being Jewish
A New Way to Pass Down Jewish Tradition
by Amy Klein
A new line of audio-chip devices allows users to capture and replay messages and stories in birthday cards, gift tags and more.
Israeli Scene
Proving Jewish Presence in the Land of Israel
by Peter Ephross
George Blumenthal collects spectacular antiquities that demonstrate the historical Jewish presence in the Land of Israel. Now, he's digitizing some of the most important pieces of evidence.
Israeli Scene
In a Jerusalem Bomb Shelter: Part II
by Wendy Elliman
The war is unfolding in Israel with strikingly modern features and ancient resonance.

 

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