The Charlotte Jewish News- June / July 2025- Page 15
Women’ s News
Your Hadassah Summer: Dive into Books, Gather for Fun, and Learn for Life
By Aileen Greenberg-Kriner
Summertime and reading go together like peanut butter and jelly— or a good friend and laughter. Hadassah has many options for you to engage with books during the summer and throughout the year.
One Book, One Hadassah is Hadassah’ s national online book series featuring interviews with female authors about their current works of Jewish-themed literature. It is hosted by Lisa Hostein, executive editor of Hadassah Magazine.
Recent One Book, One Hadassah events included a panel discussion with actor and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik, who is profiled alongside dozens of remarkable leaders in“ Chutzpah Girls: 100 Tales of Daring Jewish Women.” Co-authors Julie Esther Silverstein and Tami Schlossberg Pruwer also participated.
Before Passover, the series featured an interview with three-time National Jewish Book Award winner, Dara Horn, about her new and first graphic novel,“ One Little Goat: A Passover Catastrophe.” The delightful story includes a lost afikomen, a time-traveling talking goat, and a never-ending seder.
One Book, One Hadassah sessions are open to everyone. You do not have to be a Hadassah member to join the events. If you are a member, you should receive emails about registration. You can also find upcoming sessions on the national website, www. hadassah. org, by clicking“ Get Involved” and selecting“ Virtual Programming.”
Locally, Hadassah Charlotte Metro also offers opportunities for book lovers. Two book clubs for members meet monthly: Short Story Discussion Group and Hadassah BookTalk. Short Story Discussion Group
Short Story Discussion Group meets on the second Friday of each month. The group is currently reading from“ Frankly
Feminist: Short Stories by Jewish Women,” from Lilith Magazine, edited by Susan Weidman Schneider and Yona Zeldis Mc- Donough. Upcoming meetings:
- Friday, June 13:“ Sound Effects” by Michele Ruby
- Friday, July 11:“ The A-Train to Scotland” by Ellen Umansky
Meetings begin at 11:45 a. m. on Zoom.
Hadassah BookTalk
Hadassah BookTalk meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Selections include books with Jewish content or by Jewish authors. Upcoming meetings:- Tuesday, June 24:“ Who Loves You Best?” by Marilyn Simon Rothstein— the author will join us for the discussion
- Tuesday, July 22:“ Button Man” by Andrew Gross
Both meetings begin at 7 p. m. on Zoom. Visit our website for more information. Summer Events Hadassah Charlotte Metro Game Day
Make time to play. Join us for Hadassah Charlotte Metro Game Day on Saturday, June 22, from 1 to 3:30 p. m. Enjoy snacks and drinks while you play your game of choice( bring your own games). Come with your team, or we can find game partners for you. For details and the sign-up form, visit our website or call( 980) 553-1880.
Location: Dilworth area( exact address provided upon registration) Hadassah Wine & Schmooze
Hadassah Wine & Schmooze will not meet in June due to Shavuot. Join us on Tuesday, July 1, at 7 p. m. at Vintner Wine Market in the Arboretum for a relaxing evening with friends. Holocaust Education Program with Judy LaPietra
Mark your calendar for Sunday, Aug. 10, at 2 p. m., when Hadassah Charlotte Metro will host Holocaust educator Judy LaPietra, director of the Stan
Greenspon Holocaust and Social Justice Education Center.
Her presentation will explore the enduring significance of the Holocaust in today’ s world and examine the dangers of hatred, prejudice, and intolerance.
Location: Queens University campus
Admission: Free and open to all
LaPietra has more than 30 years of experience in Holocaust education. She served as adjunct professor at UNC Charlotte from 2010 to 2022, where she developed and taught courses in Genocide and Human Rights Studies. She has also worked with the U. S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, the Anti-Defamation League, and the USC Shoah Foundation, facilitating teacher training and youth leadership programs. Meetings and Contact Information
Hadassah CLT Metro Board Meetings
- Monday, June 16— in person at the Levine JCC or via Zoom
- Monday, July 21— Zoom only
Time: 7 p. m. Interested in Membership?
We’ d love to welcome you. Contact Laurie Sheinhaus at the email or phone number below, or attend one of our events to learn more. Stay Connected
Website: www. hadassahcltevents. org, includes details and links for events.
Email: HadassahCLT @ gmail. com Phone:( 980) 553-1880 Facebook: Hadassah CLT
Metro
Meg D. Goldstein
Attorney-At-Law
Estate Planning Estate and Trust Administration Pre-Marital Agreements Charitable Planning and Entities General Corporate and Tax Law Business Succession Planning
704.846.3607 office 704.756.3626 cell MGOLDSTEIN @ MGOLDLAW. COM WWW. MGOLDLAW. COM