Join UJA Women for our 2026 Annual Campaign Kickoff, with the Ruthann Eckstein, z"l, Memorial Author Series. We’ll hear from Allegra Goodman, best-selling Jewish author, who will discuss her powerful new novel, Isola, a deeply moving, historically based story about a woman’s faith and her fight for survival.

You’ll also learn more about UJA’s vital work meeting the evolving needs in Israel, in New York, and around the world.

The Ruthann Eckstein, z"l, Memorial Author Series honors the life of Ruthann, whose passion for literature, Israel, and UJA knew no bounds. UJA is grateful to the Eckstein family for underwriting this program and for its continued support of UJA's mission to improve the lives of those in need around the world.

Each attendee will receive a signed copy of Isola.