In this special issue, we explore some of the sociopolitical forces along with the arts, culture and food that have defined modern Israel since David Ben-Gurion declared independence on May 14, 1948.
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My Daughter Hadassah, the Haredi Diplomat
Meet Hadassah Aisenstark, Israel’s deputy ambassador to Belgium, as presented by her mother.
Alice Shalvi, the Mother of Israeli Feminism
'If I were a fairy godmother and could do one positive thing, it would be to eliminate sinat chinam (baseless hatred) among Israelis.'
Zionist Women You Should Know
In celebration of Israel turning 75, Hadassah is highlighting the Zionist achievements of 18 Jewish women.
Israeli Women Who Led the Way in Arts and Culture
Meet Dana International, the first transgender winner of the Eurovision song contest, plus Oscar winner Natalie Portman and 'Jerusalem of Gold' singer Shuly Natan.
Israeli Women Who Led the Way in Sports
Meet ultra-Orthodox marathon runner Beatie Deutsch and Olympic medalists Linoy Ashram and Yael Arad.
Israeli Women Who Led the Way in Business
Meet economist Karnit Flug, 3D-printing fashion designer Danit Peleg and EL AL CEO Dina Bel Tal Ganancia
The ‘First’ Women of HMO
The pioneering women of Hadassah Medical Organization never saw barriers as dead ends.
Israeli Women Who Led the Way in Science
Meet Orna Berry, one of the most important women in Israel’s tech industry, and Ada Yonath, the first Israeli woman to win a Nobel Prize.
Israeli Women Who Led the Way, in Government and Beyond
From Prime Minister Golda Meir to Knesset Member Pnina Tamano-Shata, these women have broken glass ceilings and shaped Israel throughout its first three-quarters of a century.
A Unity of Purpose
Israel’s existence altered the way the world looks at the Jewish people. It also altered the way we look at ourselves, in both pride and self-awareness.
What Do You Know About Hadassah Circa 1948?
A snapshot of the advocacy, fundraising and membership priorities of Hadassah during the era of Israel's founding.
Gathering at the Kibbutz
Hebrew terms from the root 'kuf-bet-tsadi,' which means to gather, will cause many a Zionist’s heart to flutter.
Defining the Israeli Kitchen
To help determine Israel's flagship dish, Adeena Sussman reached out to Israeli chef friends and colleagues to weigh in with their choices.
Trends in Kibbutz Hospitality
It's time to revisit the kibbutz for a nostalgic connection to the early days of Israel—and adventures from wine tasting and sightseeing to kayaking and horseback riding.
Claiming the Director’s Chair in Israel
Through movies such as 'Cinema Sabaya' and 'Savoy,' female filmmakers are breaking Israel's celluloid ceiling.
‘We Are Not One: A History of America’s Fight Over Israel’
Historian and journalist Eric Alterman uses a left-of-center perspective to explore the relationship between Israel and the United States.
Israel Through a Range of Prisms
Four new books that mark Israel at 75 take readers away from the onslaught of news out of Israel to develop a clear picture of the country.
Let’s Kibitz About Kibbutzim
There's nothing puzzling about the enduring nostalgia of kibbutzim, Israel's iconic collective communities.
Celebrating the Miracle of Israel
'The State of Israel, as the most powerful expression of Jewish peoplehood, has indelibly transformed world Jewry.'
Israel’s ‘Ethnic Democracy’
Israel has made a critical mistake over the years in not being more explicit about its unique kind of democracy, writes author and scholar Daniel Gordis.
Declaring the ‘Realization of the Age-Old Dream’
It took David Ben-Gurion about 16 minutes to read aloud the Declaration of Independence. Learn this and other facts about Israel's most foundational text in our new primer.
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