As the days grow shorter and darker, we look forward to bringing the joyous light of the menorah into our homes this Hanukkah (December 10-18). In the same way, you can count on Hadassah@home to spread the light of connection, engagement and enlightenment in the weeks ahead.
Join us in December for some celebratory online programs. And may the light of the menorah remind us of the ongoing miracle of our vibrant Hadassah community.
Liven up your latkes: Join us for an online cooking demonstration, Ooh La Latkes: Hanukkah Toppings from Around the World. Michele Weiner-Merbaum, Atlanta-based caterer, will show how to bring international flair to your Hanukkah celebration, with healthy, easy toppings for all ages and palates. Monday, December 7, 7:30 pm ET.
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Remembering a heroic nurse: In Taking Action in Times of Need: Lillian Wald, Henry Street Settlement, and the Lower East Side author Ellen M. Snyder-Grenier will discuss Lillian Wald, a heroic nurse who inspired Henrietta Szold, and her establishment of the Henry Street Settlement: a place of healing and action. Presented by the Hadassah Nurses & Allied Health Professionals Council and open to all. Tomorrow, December 3, 8 pm ET.
Podcast alert:Listen to the new episode of The Branch (Season 2, Episode 6): "The Road to Healing". For three years, Yael has been driving Mohammed and his son, Dia — who live in Hebron — to Hadassah Hospital in Jerusalem for the 5-year-old's cancer treatments. Over many rides, arranged by Humans without Borders, the two have formed a "very human connection."
Hadassah, The Women's Zionist Organization of America, Inc. (HWZOA) National President Rhoda Smolow and CEO/Executive Director Janice Weinman released the following joint statement following the violent attack on the US Capitol earlier today.
