Welcome to Hadassah Southern California! I am proud to represent an organization that gives women the opportunity to make a difference in the world. Because of Hadassah, lives are saved every day. We inspire passion and empower women to use their voices to be policy changemakers on our priorities that include health issues important to women and children, building a strong US-Israel relationship and fighting antisemitism.
Join us for an enlightening Hadassah program featuring the latest updates on our groundbreaking medical research, the new Gandel Rehabilitation Center, and our ongoing advocacy efforts since October 7, 2023.
We are hosting a Chanukah party and an evening of fun and celebration! We will savor latkes, play dreidel, and join in for an optional gift exchange. Everyone is welcome so we encourage you to bring your family and friends.
Join us for Hadassah Southern California’s Winter Installation, Luncheon, and Boutique. A special day of friendship, inspiration, and shopping for an incredible cause! Featuring Yulia Rachinsky-Spivakov, Ellen Hershkin, and Lisa Hoffman.
Haifa Malka Hadassah cordially invites you to attend Festival of Lights Hanukkah Luncheon & Boutique with Presentation of The Katherine Merage Achievement Award to The Honorable Sharona R. Nazarian, PsyD, City of Beverly Hills Mayor.
Join us for a festive kickoff for Evolve women ages 20s-30s, celebrating community, tradition, and the season. Enjoy a warm and inviting evening featuring freshly made latkes, a selection of wine, and beautifully arranged charcuterie boards.
Let’s all gather together for the Festival of Lights 2025! Wear blue in commemoration of Hanukkah!! We’ll schmooze, eat latkes, and exchange our favorite cookies with our Hadassah sisters!
Cheer on the new Sabra Hadassah of the Desert 2026 Circle of Leadership as they get installed into their new positions, featuring Cindi Feig as Installing Officer. Join us for coffee, nosh, Chanukah treats & surprises. This promises to be a lot of gr
Spin, sip, and celebrate because it’s time to Gelt Together! Come cozy in your favorite Hanukkah/winter pajamas and bring a wrapped gift (around $20) for our fun gift exchange as well as your sweetest creation to enter the cookie contest.
Come play Mah Jongg, Canasta, Scrabble, Bridge, Mexican Train, Rummijub, and more! We continue to support the Meir Shfeyah and Hadassah Neurim villages, allowing them to provide attention and care, shelter, food, counseling, education
L'Dor V'Dor invites you to enjoy some latkes, laughter, and learning at our annual Channukah celebration and 2026 board installation. Featuring Lisa Hoffman and Rabbi Toba August, who will teach about Chanukkah: Finding Your Hidden Light!
President
Michelle Conwisar
Secretary
Lori Good
VP Finance
Michele Shugarman
VP Membership
Terry Whitten
VP Leadership
Audrey Levine
Resource Chair
Rochelle Edelman
Immediate Past President
Debbie Kessler
Past President's Advisory Council
Sue Urfrig
Advocacy Chair
Stacey Dorenfeld
Associate Advocacy Chair
Cindy Hailpern
Annual Giving/Keepers of the Gate Chair
Lisa Hoffman
Board Member at Large
Ilene Bernstein
Metro Area Co-President
Maureen Bernstein
Special Projects Chair
Gabrielle Clayman
Board Member at Large
Sandy Einberg
Northern Area Co-President
Elise Feldscher
Board Member at Large
Kay Gordon
Hawaii Area Co-President
Sharon Gordon
Metro Area Co-President
Margie Lunt
Long Beach/Orange County Area Co-President
Dorie Rogers
San Diego Area Co-President
Joan Rosenberg
Board Member at Large
Sima Schuster
Hawaii Area Co-President
Andrea Snyder
Sabra Hadassah of the Desert President
Roni Spetalnick
Northern Area Co-President
Cheryl Stark
Health and Wellness Chair
Niki Stokols
Jewish Education Chair
Jean Blumin
Long Beach/Orange County Area Co-President
Nanci Patchen
VP Major Gifts
Sandra Sadikoff
Major Gifts Chair
Bernice Watkin
Planned Giving & Estates Chair
Evelyn Perl
Young Women's Chair
Rani Gealer
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