Henrietta Szold

In this insightful audiobook, award-winning author Francine Klagsbrun explores the life and accomplishments of Henrietta Szold, founder of Hadassah and a pivotal figure in the Zionist movement. Through Szold's extensive letters, diaries, and archival documents, Klagsbrun unveils her multifaceted personality—one marked by a strong sense of duty, idealism, and resilience amid challenges. Highlighting her significant contributions to education, health, and social services in Mandate Palestine, this narrative emphasizes Szold's enduring impact on both Jewish and Arab communities and her role in rescuing young people from the Nazis through the Youth Aliyah program.