{"title":"Dvora Hacohen","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the compelling works of Dvora Hacohen, an esteemed author celebrated for her contributions to the \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e genre. Through her insightful storytelling, she brings historical figures and events to life, providing readers with a profound understanding of the past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne standout title in this collection is \u003cem\u003eTo Repair a Broken World\u003c\/em\u003e, which delves into the life and achievements of the legendary educator and humanitarian, Henrietta Szold. Hacohen artfully combines detailed research with a narrative flair, drawing readers into the era's historical context while highlighting Szold's enduring impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHacohen's writing is characterised by its clarity and depth, making her books a must-read for anyone interested in biographies that not only inform but also inspire. Her works serve as a bridge between history and the present, revealing the timeless relevance of past figures and their contributions to our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the stories behind extraordinary lives with Dvora Hacohen's meticulously crafted biographies, enriching your understanding of history through a personal lens.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"to-repair-a-broken-world-by-dvora-hacohen-9780674988095","title":"To Repair a Broken World","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe authoritative biography of Henrietta Szold, founder of Hadassah, introduces a new generation to a remarkable leader who fought for women's rights and the poor.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBorn in Baltimore in 1860, Henrietta Szold was driven from a young age by the mission captured in the concept of \u003ci\u003etikkun olam\u003c\/i\u003e, \"repair of the world.\" Herself the child of immigrants, she established a night school, open to all faiths, to teach English to Russian Jews in her hometown. She became the first woman to study at the Jewish Theological Seminary and was the first editor for the Jewish Publication Society. In 1912, she founded Hadassah, the international women's organization dedicated to humanitarian work and community building. A passionate Zionist, Szold was troubled by the Jewish–Arab conflict in Palestine, to which she sought a peaceful and equitable solution for all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNoted Israeli historian Dvora Hacohen captures the dramatic life of this remarkable woman. Long before anyone had heard of intersectionality, Szold maintained that her many political commitments were inseparable. She fought relentlessly for women's place in Judaism and for health and educational networks in Mandate Palestine. As a global citizen, she championed American pacifism. Hacohen also offers a penetrating look into Szold's personal world, revealing for the first time the psychogenic blindness that afflicted her as the result of a harrowing breakup with a famous Talmudic scholar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBased on letters and personal diaries, many previously unpublished, as well as thousands of archival documents scattered across three continents, \u003ci\u003eTo Repair a Broken World\u003c\/i\u003e provides a wide-ranging portrait of a woman who devoted herself to helping the disadvantaged and building a future free of need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855900037356,"sku":"9780674988095","price":71.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8382833482428.jpg?v=1759282400"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/dvora-hacohen.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}