Hadassah President Ellen Hershkin shares a Purim message with readers, connecting Queen Esther and the holiday with modern times—and modern women.

Purim was never one of my favorite holidays—until I became a feminist. And now, as the new executive editor of this magazine, I am again reexamining the holiday.

Hadassah remains committed to women's heart health as well as to encouraging a healthy lifestyle through its second-annual walking program.

A new treatment for the devastating and fatal disease known as ALS has completed its first clinical trials at Hadassah Hospital.

Each of us has a defining moment when Hadassah became central to our lives. We all need to reach out and help spark that moment for new members.

Readers react to a commentary on the refugee crisis; Jewish Pittsburgh.

My term as Hadassah national president has been enlightening and exhausting, exhilarating and turbulent, marked by great challenge and sweet success.

For 35 years i have served as executive editor of this magazine. This edition is my last. I take with me the experience of the articles I have