Dvora Hacohen

About the Author

Dvora Hacohen is a distinguished Israeli historian and biographer whose work illuminates the lives of pivotal figures in Jewish history and Zionism. With a deep commitment to uncovering the stories of women who shaped modern Israel, she draws on extensive archival research to bring nuance and humanity to her subjects. Her acclaimed biography, To Repair a Broken World: The Life of Henrietta Szold, Founder of Hadassah, chronicles the extraordinary journey of Henrietta Szold, the visionary founder of Hadassah and a trailblazer in Jewish social welfare and education. Hacohen's scholarship bridges personal narratives with broader historical contexts, offering readers insightful perspectives on resilience, activism, and cultural transformation in the face of adversity.