March is Women's History Month, including this week's International Women's Day. Join us in strength and solidarity with women all over the world, as we speak out for women's progress, equality, safety and rights. Read this powerful piece from Hadassah National President Rhoda Smolow and Hadassah's Education & Advocacy Coordinator Frieda Rosenberg about the importance of safeguarding women's rights and action you can take to help.
This week, we present ways you can celebrate the power and vision of women, plus other programs to connect and engage with Hadassah from home.
Learn to bake with a celebrity chef tomorrow: Our next Hadassah Magazine Discussion is A Passover Cookalong with Jewish Food Sensation Jake Cohen. Best-selling cookbook author Adeena Sussman interviews social media star Cohen, author of the newly published Jew-ish: Reinvented Recipes From a Modern Mensch. As the two foodie friends talk, Jake will walk participants through one of his favorite Passover sweets. For anyone who wants to bake along with him, registrants will receive a link to the recipe in their confirmation. Hadassah members $18, non-members $25. Thursday, March 11, 12 pm ET.
Celebrate International Women's Day: Join Hadassah, the NAACP, SHIN DC and a diverse coalition of partners for an International Women's Day celebration inspired by Maud Nathan, a Sephardic Jewish voice for equality. This program celebrates women whose struggles for social justice and freedom have made a positive impact in our lives and communities and also launches the Female Voices of Freedom initiative aimed at working on issues that relate to women, as well as our diverse communities. Thursday, March 11, 2 pm ET.
Hadassah Presents: Women of Vision: Our own Janice Weinman, Hadassah Executive Director/CEO, hosts a new radio show highlighting women who are visionary leaders. The show premiered March 8, when Janice interviewed Dr. Mehnaz M. Afridi, director of the Holocaust, Genocide, and Interfaith Education Center at Manhattan College. Next, on March 22, she'll speak with Dr. Georgette Bennett, founder of the Multifaith Alliance for Syrian Refugees (MFA). And on April 5, Janice's guest will be Jennifer J. Raab, President of Hunter College. Listen here to the March 8 interview with Dr. Afridi, and visit the Women of Vision web page to hear future interviews.
You can still join Every Move Counts: Members are loving our highly motivating new health and wellness program — and there's still time to join. Track movements of all kinds — a walk outside, chair fitness, gardening, climbing stairs, household tasks and more — while moving along a virtual itinerary through Israel, learning fun facts and connecting with friends along the way. Register here.
Bring reConceiving Infertility to your synagogue community: Hadassah is a proud community partner of Infertility Awareness Shabbat, organized by Yesh Tikva. Join us in breaking down taboos around family-building and spread the word about Hadassah's infertility resources and advocacy efforts to your fellow congregants. We welcome you and your synagogue to join us. Contact us at infertility@hadassah.org to learn more.
Learn what's happening in Israel beyond the news: Dive into the most pressing issues Israel is facing. Join us for Access Israel: Behind the Headlines with Jerusalem Post Journalist Gil Hoffman, moderated by past Hadassah National President Ellen Hershkin. Hadassah members $18, non-members $25. Thursday, March 18, 3 pm ET.
Podcast alert: New episode of Hadassah On Call: "Causes, Groundbreaking Treatment and Living with Multiple Sclerosis." Almost 3 million people worldwide are living with multiple sclerosis (MS), which means that every 5 minutes, someone, somewhere in the world is diagnosed. Listen as one of the world's foremost experts, Dr. Dimitrios Karussis, Director of the MS Center at Hadassah Medical Organization, discusses his groundbreaking research and what he believes every patient should know when battling MS.
Continue Building US-Israel Ties: Researchers at Hadassah are leading the effort to better understand, diagnose and treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A new scientific collaboration between the US and Israel will deepen friendships between both nations and help heal our world. Call or write your legislators and urge them to support the United States-Israel PTSD Collaborative Research Act today.
Cooking with Hadassah Magazine: Here are some Passover treats, including Paula Shoyer's phenomenally popular chocolate quinoa cake and a sneak peek of Lotte's meringue cookies, the delectable Passover treat that Jake Cohen will be preparing during the March 11 cookalong.
In case you missed it
Watch our star-studded Global Benefit for Hadassah Hospitals ($180.00 fee applies; link expires March 26).
SAVE THE DATE
(details to come in future emails):
- April 8, 6 pm ET: One Book, One Hadassah: Best-selling author Kristin Harmel and The Book of Lost Names.
- April 11, 7:30 pm ET: A Conversation with Supreme Court Marshal Pamela Talkin.
- April 14, 8 pm ET: Virtual Celebration of Israel's 73rd Anniversary hosted by the Israeli Embassy.
- April 22, 2 pm ET: Access Israel: Interview with Khaled Abu Toameh, award-winning journalist and TV producer who covers Palestinian affairs for The Jerusalem Post.
Weekly Series:
Hebrew@Hadassah: All students, current and new, must register for the 2021 weekly series, a continuation of our ongoing Hebrew class. The cost for all 2021 Hebrew classes is $36. Email questions to EducationandAdvocacy@Hadassah.org. Mondays: Beginner's Hebrew at 3 pm ET and Intermediate Hebrew at 4 pm ET. Members and Associates only, $36.
Resilience & Relaxation with Rebecca: Register for upcoming sessions. Tuesdays at 4 pm ET.
For past programs see our last Hadassah@home email or our Virtual Programming page. Follow our COVID-19 coverage.