Overview
Message from the
Region President
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.
Calendar of Events
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Mahjong and Cards Day
Southern California
Metro ARC|Tikvah
Aug 11, 2024
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Aug 11, 2024
This event will honor the memory of our lifetime member, Barbara Yaroslavsky, and her love and commitment for Israel, Hadassah and Mahjong. Catered lunch and snacks will be provided. Beginners welcome; bring your friends!
Ruach Movie Club
Southern California
Northern Arc|Ruach
Aug 12, 2024
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Aug 12, 2024
Ruach Movie club offers a unique blend of Happy Hour camaraderie and thoughtful cinematic exploration. Join us for lively discussions about a selected film and the latest news and information about Hadassah.
Shabbat on the Beach
Southern California
Northern ARC
Aug 16, 2024
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Aug 16, 2024
Hadassah Evolve in LA (City & Valleys) Young Professionals are gathering together for a fun and musical Shabbat on the Beach with a local synagogue in Malibu. Bring a blanket, beach chair, an easy picnic dinner, friends, significant others and relax.
The Year of the Dragon 2024
Southern California
Metro ARC|L'Dor V'Dor
Aug 25, 2024
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Aug 25, 2024
Join us for a beautiful outdoor fundraising event - Mah Jongg, Cocktails, Dinner and a Feast of Good Fortune. Additional donations will help equip and furnish an infant patient room at Hadassah Hospital.
Mind Reading, Mentalism and Magic!
Southern California
Northern ARC|Emek Hailanot
Aug 29, 2024
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Aug 29, 2024
Join us for a great evening as two renowned mentalists from Israel will amaze us as they demonstrate their skills in telepathy, mind reading and divination, leaving you questioning the boundaries of the human mind!
Shabbat Dinner for a Great Cause
Southern California
Northern ARC|Emek Hailanot
Sep 6, 2024
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Sep 6, 2024
Celebrate Shabbat Dinner with new friends while raising money for the Gandel Rehabilitation Center in Israel! Emek Ha Ilanot members will be hosting simultaneous dinners in their homes for small groups of guests.
Hats Off to Hadassah
Southern California
San Diego ARC
Sep 8, 2024
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Sep 8, 2024
Join us as we recognize San Diego Area Annual Givers and Major Donors, enjoy the food and beverages, bid on the Silent Auction items and meet other Hadassah members and supporters. Featured speaker Richard Leib.
A Druze Voice For Israel
Southern California
Northern ARC|Emek Hailanot
Sep 11, 2024
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Sep 11, 2024
This will be a fascinating and thought-provoking presentation with guest speaker, Rania Dean, an Israeli American Druze based in Los Angeles who will speak to us on Israel, providing a unique perspective that dispels falsehoods and promotes truth to
The Butterfly Project
Southern California
Northern Arc|Ruach
Sep 15, 2024
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Sep 15, 2024
Each participant in Ruach’s Butterfly Project will receive a biographical card of a child who perished in the Holocaust, allowing them to form a personal connection as they paint their own butterfly in memory of that child.
B'Yachad New Member Appreciation
Southern California
Northern ARC
Sep 18, 2024
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Sep 18, 2024
Please join B’Yachad Hadassah to celebrate our members and welcome new members. Featuring Patti Spindel, sharing her story as a mother of a Lone Soldier and Michelle Conwisar, sharing the important work of Hadassah.
Community Challah Bake - Kneading Together for the New Year
Southern California
Northern ARC
Sep 23, 2024
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Sep 23, 2024
Join us to make a delicious Challah for the New Year. We will be joined by singer, songwriter and Israel supporter, John Ondrasik of Five For Fighting. He will speak and perform. Led by Challah expert and Hadassah member, Deborah Turobiner.
Ruach Movie Club
Southern California
Northern Arc|Ruach
Oct 14, 2024
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Oct 14, 2024
Ruach Movie club offers a unique blend of Happy Hour camaraderie and thoughtful cinematic exploration. Join us for lively discussions about a selected film and the latest news and information about Hadassah.
Clink, Drink & Think Pink
Southern California
Northern ARC|B'yachad
Oct 17, 2024
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Oct 17, 2024
All are invited to join us for B'yachad's Annual Breast Cancer fundraiser. Includes speaker, cocktails, light food & beverages, silent auction, gift bags & more. Cocktail party held in Calabasas.
Ruach Movie Club
Southern California
Northern Arc|Ruach
Dec 9, 2024
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Dec 9, 2024
Ruach Movie club offers a unique blend of Happy Hour camaraderie and thoughtful cinematic exploration. Join us for lively discussions about a selected film and the latest news and information about Hadassah.
Desert/East ARC
Long Beach-Orange County ARC
Long Beach-Orange County ARC|Atid
Long Beach-Orange County ARC|Laguna Hills/Saddleback
Long Beach-Orange County ARC|Sharon Carmel
Metro ARC
Metro ARC|Adira
Metro ARC|Ariel
Metro ARC|Elana
Metro ARC|Haifa
Metro ARC|Kinneret
Metro ARC|L'Dor V'Dor
Metro ARC|Leora
Metro ARC|Lev Eisha
Metro ARC|Malka
Metro ARC|Sharon
Metro ARC|Tamar Ami
Metro ARC|Tikvah
Northern ARC
Northern ARC | Hawaii
Northern ARC|B'yachad
Northern ARC|Doria
Northern ARC|Emek Hailanot
Northern ARC|Hevra
Northern ARC|K'helah Shel Nashim
Northern ARC|Shirim Ha-Emek
Northern ARC|Shoshelot
Northern ARC|South Valley
Northern Arc|Ruach
Northern Arc|Santa Barbara
San Diego ARC
San Diego ARC|Bat Harim/Inland North County
San Diego ARC|Bat Shemesh
San Diego ARC|Galilee
San Diego ARC|Hatikvah Hadassah InlandEmpire
San Diego ARC|Miriam
San Diego ARC|Shoshanah
San Diego ARC|Yachad
Board Members
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