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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KSN Retro Summer Jazzercise Party
Southern California
Northern ARC|K'helah Shel Nashim
Jul 11, 2024
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Jul 11, 2024
Fun-filled fitness dance party class with an amazing instructor, Chris Spooner, set to retro music of the 70's, 80's and 90's! No experience necessary and all levels welcome! Refreshments served! Bring a friend!
An Article of Hope
Southern California
Desert/East ARC
Jul 17, 2024
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Jul 17, 2024
Directed by six-time Emmy award winner Dan Cohen, this film explores both the inspiring legacy of Ilan Ramon, Israel’s first Astronaut, & the journey of a tiny Torah that survived the holocaust & traveled with him into the depths of space.
Screams Before Silence Screening and Discussion
Southern California
San Diego ARC
Jul 21, 2024
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Jul 21, 2024
Join us for the screening of a powerful documentary capturing first-person testimony from survivors, first responders, eyewitnesses, released hostages, forensic experts, and advocates of October 7, led by Sheryl Sandberg.
Cori Gordon Speaking on Decluttering and Organization
Southern California
Northern ARC|Doria
Jul 25, 2024
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Jul 25, 2024
Join us for a brunch gathering at IHop and then enjoy a wonderful presentation by Cori Gordon, an expert organizer from Simplify+Move. Cori will speak on decluttering and organizing your home for simplicity or downsizing.
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.
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.
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