Hadassah Lieberman: The Immigrant Who Conquered the American Dream

Sub-Title: faith, personal histories and commitment to values – her new memoir chronicles an American story, from war-torn Czechoslovakia to the heights of US politics.

Day: Wednesday

Date: November 17

Time: 3pm

Description:

Born in Prague to Holocaust survivors, Hadassah Lieberman and her family immigrated from the Czech Republic to the United States in 1949. She went on to earn a BA from Boston University in government and dramatics and an MA in international relations and American government from Northeastern University. She built a career devoted largely to public health that has included positions at Lehman Brothers, Pfizer, and the National Research Council. After her first marriage ended in divorce, she married Joe Lieberman, a US senator from Connecticut who was the Democratic nominee for vice president with Al Gore and would go on to run for president.

Join Hadassah for a conversation about her extraordinary life: from her family’s experience in Eastern Europe to their move to Massachusetts; forging her career; experiencing divorce; and, following her remarriage, her life on the national political stage. From her own lived experiences as an immigrant, an American Jew, and a working mother, she speaks to many of the major issues of our time, from immigration to anti-Semitism to gender politics.

 Order the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Hadassah-American-Story-Jewish-Women/dp/1684580374

Bio:

Hadassah Lieberman has had a rewarding career dedicated to health care issues, assisting nonprofit organizations, improving educational standards, and promoting international understanding, with a particular focus on global women’s health. Her memoir, Hadassah: An American Story, was published by Brandeis University Press in April 2021.

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