New Jewish Books Illuminating Forgotten Stories
From Jewish immigrant life in Vermont to a Paris hotel serving as a shelter for Jews after WWII and more, these new books explore parts of Jewish history.
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Why Jews Keep Going Back to the CatskillsThis summer, a full-length documentary, an Off-Broadway play and an exhibition at a local museum evoke the spirit of the Borscht Belt's heyday.
The Jewish Men and Women of the RevolutionJewish soldiers, merchants and families helped build a new nation while the Revolutionary War reshaped their communities, laying the foundation for Jewish life in America.
How Cinnamon Preserved My Sephardic Family’s StoryFor three generations, a dash of cinnamon has carried my Moroccan Jewish family's memories, traditions and recipes across America.
The Family Business That Helped Make Jewish Food AmericanFor more than a century, the Lower East Side appetizing store has nourished generations of customers with herring, bagels, babka and other foods rooted in Ashkenazi Jewish tradition.
Southern Jewry’s Complicated StoryAn adapted excerpt from 'The Jewish South' explores the complicated history of migrant Jews who flourished within a slaveholding society.
Letters to the Editor: Israel Bound and Health Care HelpReaders respond to recent Hadassah Magazine coverage.
Beginning Ideas and IdealsOn the 250th anniversary of America’s founding, Hadassah looks back at the ideals that shaped the nation and inspired generations of Jewish women leaders.
Jewish Women From Distant ShoresSome of the most famous, influential and best-loved American Jewish women weren't born in the country—or, if they were, it was near the faraway beaches of Honolulu.
A Snapshot of the Sephardic American ExperienceAshkenazi stories have long dominated the American Jewish narrative. Now, a landmark study is bringing the Sephardic and Mizrahi experience into sharper focus.
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