In the dark days of winter, listening to podcasts provides an excellent way to engage with Hadassah from the comfort of home. For suggestions, read Our Year in Podcasts, a listing of highlights from Hadassah On Call: New Frontiers in Medicine that features compelling stories of innovations from the Hadassah Medical Organization and the incredible researchers behind them. You'll be riveted by what you learn — and take pride in how Hadassah is healing the world. Then read below for more exciting ways to engage with Hadassah in the coming weeks.
Provocative conversation: Hadassah Magazine Discussion: Live with Zibby Owens. Executive Editor Lisa Hostein interviews book maven, best-selling author and podcaster Zibby Owens, whose growing media company includes a publishing house and a number of podcasts, most notably the award-winning daily show Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books. She is also the author of the recent best seller Bookends: A Memoir of Love, Loss and Literature. Thursday, January 19, 2023, 7 pm ET.
Keep up the fight: RSVP now for The State of Choice: Taking Action in a Post-Roe America. 50 years after the historic Roe v. Wade decision, advocates are still fighting for choice and access to reproductive health care. Join us to hear pioneering activist Heather Booth and others discuss the state of choice on the ground today and what we can do moving forward. Monday, January 23, 2023, 7pm ET.
Celebrate a major Hadassah milestone! Hadassah Loves Educators: Inaugural Celebration of Our New Educators Council. Hear celebratory remarks from National President Rhoda Smolow, CEO Naomi Adler, educators Gil Troy and Rachel Raz, and Council Co-chairs Gail Hammerman and Karen Bloom, as well as musical entertainment. This joyous online program will be of interest to all Hadassah members. Invite educators you know. Tuesday, January 31, 2023, 8 pm ET.
Help make Hadassah stronger: You love Israel. You love Hadassah. And you love how Hadassah helps Israel and people all around the world. That's why we need you! Help us strengthen Hadassah and make an even greater impact. Please take just 10 minutes to share your opinions. Click here for our simple survey. You'll be helping advance Hadassah's legacy in the months and years ahead. Thank you for all you do for Hadassah.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Highlights from Hadassah's 100th Convention: Together In Israel. Our Pride. Our Purpose.
SAVE THE DATE (details to come in future emails):
- One Book, One Hadassah: Live with Gabrielle Zevin, author of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow,, named Amazon's top book of 2022. Thursday, February 16, 2023, 7 pm ET.
- "Hadassah ❤ YOU: Building Healthy Habits Together," featuring patient stories, a medical update, and more for Heart Health Awareness month. February 28, 8 pm ET (5 pm PT)
WEEKLY SERIES
Hebrew@Hadassah 2023: Are you ready to learn Hebrew? These 45-minute sessions are a wonderful opportunity for Hadassah members and Associates to learn Hebrew vocabulary and conversation skills. Register for the following classes: New Beginners on Mondays at 2 pm ET, Beginners on Mondays at 3 pm ET and Intermediate on Mondays at 4 pm. Classes are $50 per semester. Questions? Email ZionistEd@hadassah.org.
For past programs see our last Hadassah@home email or our Virtual Programming page. Follow our current Hadassah stories.