Hadassah Greater Philadelphia

06/11/2026

Pancreatic cancer is one of the toughest to treat.
Advances like these underscore the power of groundbreaking research and the lifechanging impact of medical innovation.

👉 Learn more in the full interview (link in comments)

Promising new clinical trials at the Hadassah Medical Organization are offering fresh hope in the fight against pancreatic cancer.

Dr. Philip Blumenfeld, director of Hadassah's Advanced Radiotherapy Unit, shared his findings with the Cancer Network, including 100% local disease control in two pancreatic cancer trials using Alpha DaRT. This innovative treatment delivers radiation directly into tumors while minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy tissue.

Among the patients evaluated, tumors either shrank or stopped growing at the treated site, and no serious treatment-related side effects were reported.

"As a radiation oncologist and member of a multidisciplinary pancreatic cancer team, I see these results as potentially addressing a significant unmet need from several clinical perspectives," said Dr. Blumenfeld.

With pancreatic cancer remaining one of the most challenging cancers to treat, advances like these underscore the power of groundbreaking research and the lifechanging impact of medical innovation.

👉 Tap the link in the comments to read more about his interview with the Cancer Network.

06/09/2026

17 awards! What a special team 🏆

Seventeen awards. many stories. One extraordinary achievement. 🏆

Hadassah Magazine has been honored with 17 Simon Rockower Awards for Excellence in Jewish Journalism, presented by the American Jewish Press Association at its 45th Annual Conference in New York City.

"I am so proud of the magazine staff and our wonderful network of writers for this stellar showing," said Lisa Hostein, Executive Editor of Hadassah Magazine. "These awards across categories show the breadth of our stories, from the continuing trauma and resilience of the Israeli people to the cultural and spiritual vitality that keeps our Jewish community in America strong."

From powerful reporting on the aftermath of October 7 and Israel's resilience, to inspiring stories of Jewish life, culture, faith, food, women and community, these awards recognize the depth, impact and excellence of Hadassah Magazine's journalism.

Among the honors:
✨ First Place for Mayaan Hoffman's "Let the Truth Come Out"
✨ First Place for Hilary Danailova's "Sacred Collaboration"
✨ First Place for Gary Rosenblatt's profile, "An Unlikely Rabbi"
✨ First Place for Ilana Kurshan's "Reading and Re-reading"
✨ First Place for Uriel Heilman's "Fermenting a Comeback"
✨ First Place for Rahel Musleah's "Songs in the Key of October 7"

Congratulations to the talented writers, editors and contributors whose work continues to inform, inspire and connect Hadassah readers around the world.

📖 Tap the link in the comments to read the full story and see the complete list of award winners.

06/08/2026

Congratulations to Pnina Sharon, recipient of the Nancy Falchuk Outstanding Nursing Award, for her extraordinary professionalism, leadership and dedication to compassionate care.
👉 Tap the link in the comments to read her full story.

Not many people can say a complete stranger recognized them by their voice alone.

When a man approached Pnina Sharon while she was shopping in Jerusalem and insisted he knew her from somewhere, she immediately asked: "You underwent open heart surgery?"

"I reassured him before surgery and he remembered my voice. It was very moving."

For 40 years, Sharon has been a source of comfort, compassion and leadership at Hadassah Hospital Ein Kerem. From caring for patients undergoing open-heart surgery to leading emergency preparedness efforts across the hospital, her commitment has never wavered.

As head nurse of the Emergency Department, she even created a "boutique shop" for patients who had no clothing to wear home after treatment.

"So they wouldn't leave in pajamas, we would give them clothing along with the respect they deserved."

Today, as Director of the Internal Medicine, Emergency Department and Emergency Preparedness Division, Sharon continues to shape the future of nursing and patient care while inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Her guiding principle remains simple:

"I tell the nurses: Be good to the patients. In the end, we are here for them."

Congratulations to Pnina Sharon, recipient of the Nancy Falchuk Outstanding Nursing Award, for her extraordinary professionalism, leadership and dedication to compassionate care.

👉 Tap the link in the comments to read her full story.

06/05/2026

✨ Shabbat Shalom!

❤️ Pome-grant yourself a little rest this weekend.

Shabbat is here, bringing time to gather, reflect and enjoy life's sweetest moments.

Wishing you a joyful and peaceful Shabbat.

✨ Shabbat Shalom!

06/04/2026

We’re excited to share this powerful episode of Seekers of Meaning featuring Randi Freeman, Philadelphia Region Leader for Hadassah.

A powerful look at Hadassah’s impact in Israel and the United States – from medical breakthroughs to advocacy during challenging times.

🎥 Watch: https://vimeo.com/1196492585?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci

06/01/2026

What a day of pride, purpose, and people! 💙🇮🇱
Honored to be part of a community that supports Israel.

05/29/2026

Shabbat Shalom! ✨

05/28/2026

Interesting bit of history!

Scout’s honor – no cheating!

05/28/2026

Tap the link in the comment section to sign up and tell Congress to stand up to antisemitism and pass the Jewish American Security Act today!

Antisemitism has reached alarming levels, and it's getting more violent. Congress is considering the Jewish American Security Act, a comprehensive, bipartisan strategy to increase security funding and address antisemitism in our schools, communities and on social media.

Tap the link in the comment section to sign up and tell Congress to stand up to antisemitism and pass the Jewish American Security Act today!

05/27/2026

Reflecting on Eleanor Roosevelt and Hadassah’s shared history this Jewish American Heritage Month 💙

When Eleanor Roosevelt visited our Poughkeepsie chapter in 1952, she praised Hadassah for doing "so much good work both here and in Israel."

By then, she had been widowed for seven years and was at the height of her public life: serving as US delegate to the United Nations General Assembly and gracing the cover of Time that same year.

Her connection to Hadassah ran deep: in 1949, she had accepted our very first Henrietta Szold Award at the Waldorf Astoria.

This , we reflect on the strong ties that are a part of our shared history. 💙