Menopause: New Truths, Old Myths

Adeena Sussman on 'Easy, Breezy' Cooking for Complicated Times

Hadassah Magazine Executive Editor Lisa Hostein speaks with food-world luminary Adeena Sussman about her new cookbook, Zariz: 100 Easy, Breezy, Tel Aviv-y Recipes [https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hadassahmagazine.org%2F2026%2F02%2F23%2Fa-behind-the-scenes-look-at-adeena-sussmans-zariz%2F&data=05%7C02%7Csfrank%40hadassah.org%7Cf01b615e57694895aa6e08deb4e84611%7Cf4beb4a25c044274845d27d523c6ace3%7C0%7C0%7C639147106853227681%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=tMN0jnO9E4eM3fSUuE3r%2BrdOTrTfrwxkROg3lol%2B1V8%3D&reserved=0]. [https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hadassahmagazine.org%2F2026%2F02%2F23%2Fa-behind-the-scenes-look-at-adeena-sussmans-zariz%2F&data=05%7C02%7Csfrank%40hadassah.org%7Cf01b615e57694895aa6e08deb4e84611%7Cf4beb4a25c044274845d27d523c6ace3%7C0%7C0%7C639147106853258094%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=oU8Cyyj0lLP%2Brb4pdp8mx3yEbIKXZuzcxsOMbL12ISY%3D&reserved=0] With its focus on uncomplicated, Israeli-inflected cooking, Sussman, the author of the best-selling Sababa and Shabbat cookbooks and the beloved food columnist at the magazine, developed Zariz in the shadow of the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023, when she says she felt both a spiritual and practical need to streamline her time in the kitchen as the world around her seemed to be unraveling. Further Resources * Purchase Zariz: 100 Easy, Breezy, Tel Aviv-y Recipes on Bookshop [https://bookshop.org/p/books/zariz-100-easy-breezy-tel-aviv-y-recipes-adeena-sussman/a9284ba6c6b95cc7?ean=9780593719015&next=t&next=t&affiliate=93390]. * Read about Zariz and Adeena Sussman [https://www.hadassahmagazine.org/2026/02/23/a-behind-the-scenes-look-at-adeena-sussmans-zariz/] in Hadassah Magazine * Follow Adeena Sussman on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/adeenasussman/?hl=en] * Find a list of Adeena's favorite Israeli kitchen supplies and ingredients on her substack [https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fadeenasussman.substack.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7Csfrank%40hadassah.org%7C51748872e8dc4cd11aad08deb673897b%7Cf4beb4a25c044274845d27d523c6ace3%7C0%7C0%7C639148804508402438%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=nfIBjiaWyh4uJ8S56BMHinhsAdsVafxajc9GctY3YFY%3D&reserved=0] The show is hosted by Hadassah Magazine Executive Editor Lisa Hostein and produced by Hadassah Magazine with the support of the Engagement and Marketing divisions of Hadassah. Arielle Kaplan is our podcast editor. Please send any follow-up questions or feedback to engagement@hadassah.org [engagement@hadassah.org]

Journalist Matti Friedman on Hannah Senesh, Israeli Resilience and Jewish Pride

Hadassah Magazine Presents host Lisa Hostein speaks with Matti Friedman about his new book, ⁠Out of the Sky: Heroism and Rebirth in Nazi Europe⁠ [https://www.hadassahmagazine.org/2026/03/05/matti-friedman-on-the-enduring-legend-of-hannah-senesh/], on Hannah Senesh and the mission to rescue Jews during World War II. The renowned journalist and author discusses the enduring relevance of the ill-fated mission that became a Zionist legend as well as the challenges Israel faces today.  Further Resources * Purchase Out of the Sky on ⁠Bookshop⁠ [https://bookshop.org/p/books/out-of-the-sky-heroism-and-rebirth-in-nazi-europe-matti-friedman/59353216c3760bd1?ean=9781954118980&next=t&next=t&affiliate=93390]. * Check out the latest from the author on his website, ⁠mattifriedman.com⁠ [http://www.mattifriedman.com/]. * Follow the author on ⁠Facebook⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/mattifriedman] and ⁠X⁠ [https://x.com/MattiFriedman]. * Read an ⁠interview with the author⁠ [https://www.hadassahmagazine.org/2026/03/05/matti-friedman-on-the-enduring-legend-of-hannah-senesh/] and a ⁠review of his book⁠ [https://www.hadassahmagazine.org/2026/04/15/new-books-on-hannah-senesh-the-woman-who-became-zionist-legend/] in Hadassah Magazine. The show is hosted by Hadassah Magazine Executive Editor Lisa Hostein and produced by Hadassah Magazine with the support of the Engagement and Marketing divisions of Hadassah. Our podcast editor is Arielle Kaplan. Follow Hadassah Magazine Presents wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Help others discover our podcast by writing a review. Liked this episode? Share with a friend!  Please send any follow-up questions or feedback to ⁠engagement@hadassah.org⁠ [engagement@hadassah.org]

Acclaimed Author Allegra Goodman on Jewish Family, Love and Tsuris

Hadassah Magazine Executive Editor Lisa Hostein speaks with master storyteller Allegra Goodman. Famed for her keen observations of the idiosyncrasies of contemporary Jewish families, Goodman discusses her latest novel, This is Not About Us [https://www.hadassahmagazine.org/2026/01/07/review-this-is-not-about-us/], and shares insights into the complexities of American Jewish life and faith.  Further Resources * Purchase This is Not About Us on Bookshop [https://bookshop.org/p/books/this-is-not-about-us-fiction-allegra-goodman/644be4edb1ad97e9].   * Read the review of the book in Hadassah Magazine [https://www.hadassahmagazine.org/2026/01/07/review-this-is-not-about-us/] * Check out the latest from the author on her website, allegragoodman.com [https://allegragoodman.com/] * Follow her on Instagram (@allegragoodmanwriter [https://www.instagram.com/allegragoodmanwriter]) and Facebook (@allegragoodman) [https://www.facebook.com/AllegraGoodman/] The show is hosted by Hadassah Magazine Executive Editor Lisa Hostein and produced by Hadassah Magazine with the support of the Engagement and Marketing divisions of Hadassah. Our podcast editor is Arielle Kaplan. Follow Hadassah Magazine Presents wherever you get your favorite podcasts. Help others discover our podcast by writing a review. Liked this episode? Share with a friend!  Please send any follow-up questions or feedback to engagement@hadassah.org [engagement@hadassah.org]

Unraveling a Mother-Daughter Mystery, With Author Mary Morris

Tune in as award-winning author Mary Morris joins Hadassah Magazine Presents to discuss her latest novel, The Red House.  A mystery that toggles between contemporary New Jersey and Mussolini’s Italy during World War II, the book explores hidden Jewish identity and history and the lasting impact of trauma.   Further Resources * Read a review [https://www.hadassahmagazine.org/2026/01/16/review-the-red-house/] of The Red House in Hadassah Magazine  * Purchase a copy of The Red House [https://bookshop.org/a/93390/9781646048106] on Bookshop. * Learn more about Mary Morris on her website [https://click.email.hadassah.org/?qs=eyJkZWtJZCI6IjNjOTNkODJjLTRmMmUtNDAyMi05M2ZiLTIyY2RmZGM5YmE2MyIsImRla1ZlcnNpb24iOjEsIml2IjoidXV0WEREQXFoL2JXdFlROXg4b3dudz09IiwiY2lwaGVyVGV4dCI6InRlaVIrVHFJNGkxeWFqSFdwNmFJVlNFRUNZUnNXNzVNdE5ibDQ5QTd0WndOMTBjTmFSWEdHaFlrMTk1czBGSmxsY29RejVlWkNVSzV3RDg5TmxmWjlQU2MwTXU2NjFjTU1DcUg5dGExaEQzSHlqQ2YiLCJhdXRoVGFnIjoibDVrSlFybkFQejAyVjluMDlKelF5dz09In0%3D] and follow her on  Instagram [https://click.email.hadassah.org/?qs=eyJkZWtJZCI6IjE4M2I4N2YxLWE0NzQtNDg4OS04ZTEwLWUyMDYzYTY4YWE0NiIsImRla1ZlcnNpb24iOjEsIml2IjoiWUhScDh5bzMxanM1MEVMWHlUMGRFQT09IiwiY2lwaGVyVGV4dCI6ImVWNklid0lCMnRvcEliWVhZMXZ6TjU4WkVUUjg1S1FpNVBzcGJYZ0NuSDVRdXBKbEhEQWlvUTR0Q05LaHNiam01aXRDNm9ETE1BUEhVY0tPU3RYeDd3cEQwT0pnZEduektqZldPem5RUXRmSlBSMFEiLCJhdXRoVGFnIjoiZ01zd0E4ZFJ3bzVLMWZIdkNrUFE0Zz09In0%3D] and Facebook. [https://click.email.hadassah.org/?qs=eyJkZWtJZCI6ImZmNWNkYTUzLTk1NTYtNDk5Yi04MTFkLTJhZmY0NjEzZDRkZSIsImRla1ZlcnNpb24iOjEsIml2IjoidW53U01vWHk3UHgxT0pkMERMYkE1Zz09IiwiY2lwaGVyVGV4dCI6Ilg0aUJNSDRiUkRuMjNBdmlOS3BEVmdWZldDUVRNMUNoWDFkQzVtSTB0dWlJRU9sMTVtOVY4czFTNU5ySys4YitNS0MzRHB3eFBOR1BsdDd5ekJBNCt1eHJuZGE2ZkJJeWhmTHMvSFU0bDNRTXRzRG0iLCJhdXRoVGFnIjoibkRFODBZK1czdkxNRURqNjdHdWQxZz09In0%3D] The show is hosted by Hadassah Magazine Executive Editor Lisa Hostein and produced by Hadassah Magazine with the support of the Engagement and Marketing divisions of Hadassah. Our podcast editor is Arielle Kaplan. Get more of Hadassah Magazine [https://www.hadassahmagazine.org/]! [https://www.hadassahmagazine.org/] Follow us on Instagram [https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fhadassahmagazine%2F%3Fhl%3Den&data=05%7C02%7Cakaplan%40hadassah.org%7Ce8e60f9d65d34589659c08dd7c64a5d1%7Cf4beb4a25c044274845d27d523c6ace3%7C0%7C0%7C638803493910352321%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=dsz6MweWTynsWdRJI5yf1nGmohYj%2B0CE1H%2B4eS68Fgs%3D&reserved=0] and Facebook [https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FHadassahMag%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cakaplan%40hadassah.org%7Ce8e60f9d65d34589659c08dd7c64a5d1%7Cf4beb4a25c044274845d27d523c6ace3%7C0%7C0%7C638803493910367183%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=33Y7PoAByGJAq%2FZFs8DSD5uNpE9GRpTWARoMW2Bfp6U%3D&reserved=0] and subscribe [https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhadassah.gospringboard.com%2Fsecure%2Fsubscribe-hadassah-magazine&data=05%7C02%7Cakaplan%40hadassah.org%7Ce8e60f9d65d34589659c08dd7c64a5d1%7Cf4beb4a25c044274845d27d523c6ace3%7C0%7C0%7C638803493910381800%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=A555bfUKeF%2FNMqC0T3RaAfNl%2F7eerAOTx80t8%2B1KT%2BA%3D&reserved=0] to get the latest print magazine delivered to your mailbox.

Menopause: New Truths, Old Myths

With menopause suddenly everywhere, from news reports to memes on social media to pop culture, it's fair to say that menopause is having a moment. What's driving this new visibility for something women have always experienced? And how can you separate fact from fiction? Those questions and more are addressed in this episode focused on the changing conversation, latest health trends and medical protocols around menopause. Hear from Jewish women who are leaders in reframing the conversation and treatment around menopause. Panelists include health tech entrepreneur Joanna Strober, co-founder and CEO of Midi Health; Lauren Tetenbaum, a psychotherapist and author of the new book Millennial Menopause: Preparing for Perimenopause, Menopause, and Life’s Next Period; and Sheryl Kingsberg, chief of the division of behavioral medicine at MacDonald Women’s Hospital/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center and past president of The Menopause Society. With guest hosts Libby Barnea, Deputy Editor of Hadassah Magazine, and Leah Finkelshteyn, Senior Editor. 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