Now more than ever, supporters of Israel need every available tool to effectively defend the Jewish state.

Deborah B. Kaplan, who served as national president of Hadassah from 1991 to 1995, passed away February 27, 2017.

Hadassah was born to plant the seeds of early Zionism, enriching the soil in which an emerging state grew while also strengthening an American Jewish community.

The story of Ruth Gruber, a trailblazing photojournalist and committed Zionist who passed away last November at 105, reflects a pioneering life lived to the fullest.

Marcie Natan was one of 35 participants in Hadassah Greater Atlanta's Breast Strokes Paint Day to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research.

Readers react to our features on gender equity in medicine, Ruth Bader Ginsburg as well as to our essay on being Jewish at Christmas.

For Hadassah, empowerment means not only equality but also knowledge that facilitates healthy decisions—from heart health to exercise to our new nutrition program.

Each year Hadassah gifts two young women with this highly selective, merit-based scholarship for Young Judaea’s summer in Israel program. The deadline for 2017 applicants is January 27.