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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"Out and About" Private Tour and Lunch
Southern California
Northern ARC|B'yachad
Dec 3, 2024
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Dec 3, 2024
Join B'yachad on an “Out and About” to the Skirball Cultural Center for a private docent-led tour of the Diane von Furstenberg Exhibit. Explore the remarkable life and work of fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg.
Rebuilding Hope, Rebuilding Lives with Metro Area
Southern California
Metro ARC
Dec 10, 2024
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Dec 10, 2024
Please join Metro Area of Hadassah for a champagne luncheon with special guests, Carol Ann Schwartz, Hadassah National President, and Michal Elon, a truly remarkable and grateful patient wounded on October 7th, saving the life of an Israeli soldier.
Hanukkah Luncheon and Boutique
Southern California
Metro ARC
Dec 11, 2024
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Dec 11, 2024
Haifa Malka Hadassah cordially invites you to attend our Hanukkah Luncheon & Boutique at the Beverly Hills Hotel, with special guests and the presentation of the Katherine Merage Humanitarian Award to Dr. Sheila Nazarian.
Rebuilding Hope, Rebuilding Lives with Sharon
Southern California
Metro ARC
Dec 11, 2024
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Dec 11, 2024
Please join Sharon Group for a unique, intimate, and heartfelt Chanukah Celebration and Chai Tea with special guests, Carol Ann Schwartz, Hadassah National President, and Michal Elon, a truly remarkable and grateful patient wounded on October 7th.
Hevra Celebrates Hannukah
Southern California
Northern ARC|Hevra
Dec 11, 2024
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Dec 11, 2024
Join us December 11 at 6 PM, as we celebrate Hanukkah at the home of a Hevra member. A Light Supper will be served. We've included Games & Prizes. Proceeds will benefit Hadassah's Gandel Rehabilitation Center. $18 per person.
Rebuilding Hope…Rebuilding Lives: with Temecula
Southern California
San Diego ARC|Shoshanah
Dec 12, 2024
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Dec 12, 2024
Please join Hatikvah and Shoshanah Hadassah for a dessert reception with special guests, Carol Ann Schwartz, Hadassah National President, and Michal Elon, a truly remarkable and grateful patient wounded on October 7th, saving the life of an Israeli s
Rebuilding Hope, Rebuilding Lives with Sabra of the Desert
Southern California
Desert/East ARC
Dec 12, 2024
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Dec 12, 2024
2025 Board Installation and a special Annual Givers acknowledgement with special guests, Carol Ann Schwartz, Hadassah National President, and Michal Elon, a truly remarkable and grateful patient wounded on October 7th.
Rebuilding Hope, Rebuilding Lives with Bat Harim
Southern California
San Diego ARC|Bat Harim/Inland North County
Dec 13, 2024
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Dec 13, 2024
Please join Bat Harim Hadassah for a light brunch with special guests, Carol Ann Schwartz, Hadassah National President, and Michal Elon, a truly remarkable and grateful patient wounded on October 7th, saving the life of an Israeli soldier.
Rebuilding Hope, Rebuilding Lives with San Diego on Shabbat
Southern California
San Diego ARC
Dec 14, 2024
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Dec 14, 2024
Please join San Diego for Shabbat services! Saturday, December 14th at 9:00am Shabbat morning service at Congregation Adat Yeshurun. Saturday, December 14th at 9:30am Shabbat morning service at Congregation Beth El.
Rebuilding Hope, Rebuilding Lives with San Diego
Southern California
San Diego ARC
Dec 15, 2024
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Dec 15, 2024
Please join San Diego for a brunch and program with special guests, Carol Ann Schwartz, Hadassah National President, and Michal Elon, a truly remarkable and grateful patient wounded on October 7th, saving the life of an Israeli soldier.
Chanukah Party and Potluck!
Southern California
Metro ARC
Dec 22, 2024
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Dec 22, 2024
Evolve in Conejo Valley (20s - 30s) is getting together in Westlake Village to celebrate Chanukah and support Hadassah's 360° of Healing Campaign. Maya Rosen and Tori Maddis have a fun-filled potluck, crafts and opportunities for connection.
Babkas and Brushstrokes Sip and Nosh Paint Night
Southern California
Desert/East ARC
Jan 15, 2025
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Jan 15, 2025
Join us for paint night! Bring your own apron. No previous experience is necessary! Facilitated by: Marcia Becker, professional acrylic artist. Marcia’s paintings have been exhibited in galleries in Ohio, and are in collections in Chicago.
Hevra Game Day 2025
Southern California
Northern ARC|Hevra
Jan 22, 2025
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Jan 22, 2025
Bring your own group or register as a single and we will do our best to match you with your preferred game. Choose one of three locations: Agoura Hills, West Hills, or Newbury Park. Mahj, Pan, Poker, Canasta. Ask if you don't see your game choice.
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