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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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.
Annual Wine Tasting and Welcoming Members
Southern California
Metro ARC|Adira
Jan 23, 2025
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Jan 23, 2025
Please join us for our annual wine tasting event to usher in the new year and welcome new members while reconnecting with friends. All are welcome, including new and potential members. Bring a friend and introduce them to Hadassah!
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.
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