Antisemitism in Health Care: Analyzing the Symptoms and Possible Treatments

Antisemitism in Health Care: Analyzing the Symptoms and Possible Treatments

One of the most alarming upticks in antisemitism has been in the world of medicine, which impacts doctors and patients, medical students, nurses, mental health practitioners and anyone working in health care today. How do Jewish medical professionals navigate these difficult times, and how can we, as patients, protect ourselves? Hadassah Magazine Executive Editor Lisa Hostein speaks with a panel on the front lines of these issues: Michelle Stravitz, former CEO of the American Jewish Medical Association, founded in 2023 as a result of increased antisemitism in the aftermath of the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023; Dr. Michelle Elisburg, a Louisville pediatrician and co-chair of Hadassah’s Physicians’ Council who has written about her experiences of anti-Israel bias on the job; and Dr. Uri Hadelsberg, Spine Fellow at the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine and a prior Resident of Hadassah Medical Organization in Israel. This episode is a special co-production with the Hadassah On Call podcast [https://www.hadassah.org/podcast/hadassah-on-call-new-frontiers-in-medicine], recorded in front of a live audience in the Detroit area. Further Resources * Read “Combating the Shocking Rise of Antisemitism in Health Care” [https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hadassahmagazine.org%2F2024%2F10%2F31%2Fcombating-the-shocking-rise-of-antisemitism-in-health-care%2F&data=05%7C02%7Csfrank%40hadassah.org%7Cc9ab0c2b68ed47570b0008dec7375e6d%7Cf4beb4a25c044274845d27d523c6ace3%7C0%7C0%7C639167237799657681%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=qUfMCg4OvJuqtbyv7Lkd%2Fv2eJ4SMzahpq9UB7g1%2Bpnw%3D&reserved=0] in Hadassah Magazine.  * Learn more about Hadassah’s Physicians Council [https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hadassah.org%2Fget-involved%2Fprofessional-councils%2Fphysicians-council&data=05%7C02%7Csfrank%40hadassah.org%7Cc9ab0c2b68ed47570b0008dec7375e6d%7Cf4beb4a25c044274845d27d523c6ace3%7C0%7C0%7C639167237799683161%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=1Oi4jS86ShqPa6y%2BK6iXQlPm2%2FEss4JybOvUyn6lWnE%3D&reserved=0] and Nurses and Allied Health Professionals Council [https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hadassah.org%2Fget-involved%2Fprofessional-councils%2Fnurses-council&data=05%7C02%7Csfrank%40hadassah.org%7Cc9ab0c2b68ed47570b0008dec7375e6d%7Cf4beb4a25c044274845d27d523c6ace3%7C0%7C0%7C639167237799703728%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=AaZY8qbvvB7wO5eWb0hzIxc2r5urdfWe7RnOFPa89b4%3D&reserved=0]. * Learn more about Hadassah's advocacy work [https://hadassah.quorum.us/] and urge Congress to address antisemitism in healthcare [https://hadassah.quorum.us/campaign/antisemitism+health/]. 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]

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.