06/09/2026
This is our Hadassah Magazine team - so talented! ✨
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.
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