Biography: Hadassah Lieberman Hadassah Lieberman was born in Prague, Czechoslovakia in 1948 to Rabbi Samuel and Ella Freilich. Fleeing from the ravages of war-torn Europe, in 1949, the Freilich family immigrated to the United States and began a new life in Gardner, Massachusetts. Growing up in Gardner, Mrs. Lieberman was a serious student who starred in school plays, served on the debate team and enjoyed ice skating. After graduating from Gardner High School, she attended Stern College and Boston University. In 1970, Mrs. Lieberman graduated from Boston University with a B.A. in government and dramatics. Mrs. Lieberman went on to Northeastern University, where she was elected to the Political Science Honor Society. In 1971, she received her master's degree from Northeastern in international relations and American government. After completing her education, Mrs. Lieberman began a career that has included work on health issues, assisting non-profit organizations, approving educational standards, and promoting international understanding. Mrs. Lieberman has organized national and international conferences on women's health, worked to promote the achievements of children and adults with disabilities, assisted in the development of educational standards for science and mathematics, and initiated programs in conjunction with the U.S. Department of State to assist members of the diplomatic community in acclimating to Washington, D.C. In addition to her professional responsibilities, Mrs. Lieberman also has devoted considerable time and energy in voluntary service to the community. She serves on the Board of Directors of Best Friends, a youth development and character building program for adolescent girls. Mrs. Lieberman has chaired the Ambassador's Ball, sponsored by the Multiple Sclerosis Society. She serves on the Board of Directors of Meridian House, a non-profit educational and cultural institution that promotes international understanding. In addition, she is a member of the Board of Directors of the Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation, which memorializes the victims of the Holocaust. In the spring of 1982, a mutual friend introduced Hadassah and Joe Lieberman. At that time, Hadassah had one son, Ethan, from her previous marriage and Joe had two children, Matthew and Rebecca, from his previous marriage. In March of 1983, Hadassah and Joe married. In March of 1988, their daughter, Hana, was born. At present, Matt and his wife, April, have two daughters, and Ethan is married to Ariela Migdal. The Liebermans live in New Haven, Connecticut and in Washington, D.C.