Monday, May 4, 2026
Labors of Love: The Life and Legacy of Henrietta Szold | Docs & Dialogues Series
6:00 pm Reception | 7:00 pm Film and Talkback
$10 Student | $15 Senior | $20 General Admission | Sponsors Free
Post-film talkback with Director Abby Ginzberg
Live at The Weitzman
Pennsylvania Premiere
Directed by Abby Ginzberg
Documentary | USA & Israel| 2025 | 78 min | English and Hebrew with English Subtitles
Visionary leader and one of history’s most influential, yet under-recognized, American-Jewish women, Henrietta Szold, founded Hadassah, established a healthcare system treating Arabs and Jews equally, and led Youth Aliyah, saving 11,000 children from the Nazis. This heartfelt documentary brings the incredible story of a woman who reshaped history through compassion and an unwavering belief in humanity.
Presented by Philadelphia Jewish Film and Media, A Program of The Weitzman. in partnership with Hadassah Greater Philadelphia.
Please reach out to info@phillyjfm.org with any questions.
