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‘I am so grateful’: Brandeis alumni reflect on the Hornstein Jewish Professional Leadership Program
The Jewish professional community is a fast-growing, ever-changing field, with more career opportunities than ever before. You could work in a start-up, federation or Jewish community center. A human service agency, synagogue or Hillel. Or you can study Israel education, work in a summer camp or make a career of fundraising — and so much…
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Two Doctors Find Common Cause: Turning Victims Into Survivors
By Dina Kraft Every time Dr. Dvora Bauman and Dr. Moshira Aboo Dia are alerted about a new patient waiting to be met at the Bat Ami Center for Victims of Sexual Abuse at the Hadassah Medical Organization, the women brace themselves. Because at a rape crisis center, every case is a difficult case. And…
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Why Should I Consider Towson University?
Towson University is located just north of Baltimore city and is home to the Baltimore Hebrew Institute, formally Baltimore Hebrew University, and Towson Hillel. Towson University is within a few miles of a numerous Jewish organizations, synagogues and agencies, and an eclectic city that appeals to foodies, art enthusiasts, and sports fans. Towson University (TU)…
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Beyond Content: Reasons for Grad School
By Dr. Keren E. Fraiman There is significant research about the increasing demand for graduate education across all industries. In some cases, individuals are looking to obtain skills or tools for advancement in their field. Graduate education, however, has the potential to offer so much more. Our work suggests that, even beyond content, as a…
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Age Is Just a Number: At 125, Gratz Is a Vibrant College On The Cutting Edge
For much of its 125-year history, Gratz College has been known for training Jewish educators and strengthening teens’ knowledge of Judaism. However, Gratz College should also be known for transforming the landscape of Jewish education through its creation of new and innovative programs. Gratz is the only school to offer an M.S. in Camp Administration…
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Earn An American Masters Degree While Studying In Israel
The Pardes Center for Jewish Educators, located at the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem, provides the best of both worlds. One can live in Jerusalem and study in Pardes’ world-renowned Beit Midrash, while training as a Jewish educator AND earning a Masters degree from an acclaimed American institution. Whether you are interested in…
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The Miracle Of JScreen
Genetic carrier testing was just a formality for Katie Rosen and Matt Kurzmann when they decided they were ready to grow their family. Two Ashkenazi Jews, they knew it’s what you did to put your mind at ease. So they skipped the doctor and went online to order JScreen, a genetic screening kit, to be…
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Sponsored: Destigmatizing Infertility, Expanding Access To Treatment
By Ruth Ann Freedman As Rosh Hashanah approaches, suddenly it seems like pomegranates are everywhere, the seeds symbolizing the 613 mitzvot and fertility. Yet the commandment “to be fruitful and multiply” (Genesis 1:28) is far easier for some families than others. When I was 18 years old, I was diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome. I…
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Tel Aviv Restaurants & Bar Guide
One of the best things about Tel Aviv (you know, aside from the weather, beach, hospitality, electric scooters, et cetera, et cetera), is the restaurants. A lot of these restaurants double up as bars, and vice versa, so in this article, we’ll list the best of both. You’ll have a lot of ground to cover,…
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Sponsored | English to Hebrew Translations: Phrases You Need to Know
Finally going to Israel? You’ve probably thought of everything – bathing suits, shoes, unlimited pairs of underwear, and some extra bags for hikes and weekend escapes. But did you think about what to say to the bus driver when he won’t open the back door for you to get off at your stop? Or how…
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Around the U.S., Standing Up for Reproductive Choice on the National Day of Action
On Tuesday, women’s health advocates across the political spectrum sent a loud and clear message in support of reproductive rights during the National Day of Action. In every state around the country, according to USA Today’s count, there were more than 450 events, a rapid-response mobilization sponsored by dozens of national organizations, including Hadassah. “They’re…
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