This heartfelt film brings long-overdue recognition to Henrietta Szold, a Jewish American humanitarian whose legacy includes advocating for cooperation between Jewish Palestinians and their Arab neighbors and founding Hadassah. Born in 1860 in Baltimore, Szold was an exceptional student who assisted Jewish immigrants and established English-language night schools. A visit to Palestine in 1909 following a personal heartbreak sparked her most lasting contribution to provide aid to the region. Then, as the Nazis rose to power in Europe, Szold launched initiatives that saved the lives of over 11,000 Jewish children.

ABBY GINZBERG

A Peabody award-winning director, Ms. Ginzberg has been producing compelling documentaries about race and social justice for over 35 years. She is the granddaughter of Henrietta Szold’s unrequited love, Louis Ginzberg, and grew up hearing stories of Szold’s impact. In Labors of Love, she honors Szold’s legacy and brings her story to life as a touching historical portrait as well as a roadmap for confronting the continued challenges of our time with compassion.