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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Books That Changed My Life Luncheon
Southern California
Northern ARC | Hawaii
Feb 4, 2025
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Feb 4, 2025
What book has changed your life? Was it one from your childhood, young adulthood, or a recent read? If you still have the book, please bring it with you, or if not, the title and share why it was important.
Ethnic Studies: The Hidden Agenda Behind the San Diego K-12 Curriculum
Southern California
San Diego ARC|Bat Harim/Inland North County
Feb 9, 2025
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Feb 9, 2025
The Ethnic Studies program in California’s K-12 school curriculum has been hijacked. What can be done to stop the antisemitism, racism, and bias being taught? Attend Bat Harim’s program to learn about this explosive situation.
Heirlooms Held Hostage: The Fate of Nazi Looted Art in Museum Collections
Southern California
Metro ARC|L'Dor V'Dor
Feb 9, 2025
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Feb 9, 2025
Please join L’Dor V’Dor for a fascinating presentation. Our guest speaker, Rachel Podber-Kennison, is the Education Programs Manager at the Holocaust Museum of Los Angeles as well as the granddaughter of Polish Holocaust survivors.
Hevra Visits the Skirball – Diane von Furstenberg: Woman Before Fashion
Southern California
Northern ARC|Hevra
Feb 12, 2025
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Feb 12, 2025
Explore the remarkable life and work of fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg. This US debut exhibition — coinciding with the 50th anniversary of Diane von Furstenberg’s iconic wrap dress.
Author Book Party
Southern California
Northern ARC | Hawaii
Feb 19, 2025
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Feb 19, 2025
Join us for a special author event with Kay Haring, sister of iconic pop artist, Keith Haring. After a reading of Keith Haring: The Boy Who Just Kept Drawing, Kay will talk and do a Q & A. She’ll also have books for purchase and signing.
Chocolate and Chit Chat: "Navigating the New Normal" - Parenting Adult Children
Southern California
San Diego ARC|Bat Shemesh
Feb 23, 2025
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Feb 23, 2025
Join licensed therapist and Bat Shemesh Hadassah member Abby Burd for an intimate discussion exploring the landscape of parenting emerging adults. This session will address the challenges parents face as their children transition to adulthood.
Rooted Together: An Inclusive Tu B' Shevat Seder
Southern California
Long Beach-Orange County ARC
Feb 23, 2025
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Feb 23, 2025
Join us for a pioneering event within Hadassah as we champion the Gender Inclusivity National Initiative. One-of-a-kind Tu B’Shevat Seder designed to foster LGBTQ+ inclusivity and embrace all who identify as women and allies within our Hadassah,
Kehilat Kesharim
Southern California
San Diego ARC
Mar 3, 2025
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Mar 3, 2025
Join our networking group for Jewish business owners in the San Diego area for a lunch meeting. “Kehilat Kesharim” means community of connections. Network, learn, grow and have a "safe space" to discuss being a Jew in the current landscape.
Unleash the Joy of Generosity
Southern California
Northern ARC|Emek Hailanot
Mar 5, 2025
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Mar 5, 2025
Learn the four types of givers, the four ways to give, and hear the inspiring stories of our speaker climbing to 19,341 feet completing over 200 hikes on 46 mountains on 3 continents and 2 islands as an adult congenital heart patient.
B'yachad's Annual Game Day - Playing for a Purpose
Southern California
Northern ARC|B'yachad
Mar 14, 2025
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Mar 14, 2025
We are getting together and playing for a purpose! Join us at B'yachad's Annual Game Day. All proceeds will benefit the great work of Hadassah. If you play Mah Jongg, canasta, rummikub or want to play another game, play with us on Friday, March 14th.
Bunco Party
Southern California
San Diego ARC|Hatikvah Hadassah InlandEmpire
Mar 23, 2025
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Mar 23, 2025
Attendees will play a dice game, Bunco, that is not a gambling game. Winners will receive prizes donated by local merchants. Attendees will bring refreshments to share. Proceeds will be donated to Hadassah's Gandel Rehabilitation Center.
Resin Seder Plate Workshop
Southern California
Metro ARC|Adira
Mar 23, 2025
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Mar 23, 2025
Make your own gorgeous Resin Seder Plate. Join Adira Hadassah for a fun Pre-Passover event to add a personal touch to your Passover table. Bring your creativity! A light snack and beverages will be served.
Rosh Chodesh Nisan
Southern California
Solano-Napa Chapter
Mar 30, 2025
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Mar 30, 2025
Join us for our monthly Rosh Chodesh Gathering on Zoom to mark the month of Nisan with Solano-Napa and Bay Area Jewish women. We will celebrate the energies of the New Moon, learn and have fun exploring topics around the upcoming festival of Pesach.
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