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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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.
Brunch and Books with Author Sharon Riche
Southern California
Northern ARC|Doria
Mar 23, 2025
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Mar 23, 2025
Join us for Brunch and Books with author and guest speaker, Sharon Riche. Sharon is a life member of Hadassah and inspirational author of 3 remarkable published books. Her uplifting stories will inspire you to live life fully with meaning and purpose
Salt Cave with B'Yachad Zen
Southern California
Northern ARC|B'yachad
Mar 27, 2025
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Mar 27, 2025
Transport yourself back in time, millions of years ago, where deep within the Himalayan mountains lies the purest pink salt Mother Nature has to offer. Inside the cave, you will be surrounded by six tons of pure pink Himalayan salt.
Ruach Plays Mahjong - Daytime Version
Southern California
Northern Arc|Ruach
Apr 3, 2025
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Apr 3, 2025
Spend an afternoon playing Mahjong with your Ruach Sisters! Join us on Thursday April 3rd for some fun and snacks! All registered guests must already know how to play, all levels welcome!
B'yachad Craft Group - Etched Matzah Plate
Southern California
Northern ARC|B'yachad
Apr 10, 2025
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Apr 10, 2025
Join us for our first Craft Group event as we make an etched glass matzah plate just in time for Passover! You will have the opportunity to select a design after registering.
Game Day
Southern California
Metro ARC|Malka
Apr 23, 2025
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Apr 23, 2025
Play rummy, canasta or mah jongg! There's lunch and boutiques! All this while making a meaningful impact supporting vital psychological rehabilitation services for those in need in Israel. Event is generously sponsored by Uri and Sima Pakravan.
Holocaust Museum LA - Part 3 in our Series on the Holocaust, Israel and Antisemitism
Southern California
Northern ARC|B'yachad
May 4, 2025
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May 4, 2025
Join us for a private tour of the Holocaust Museum LA. The walking tour will be approximately an hour and a half, followed by a discussion and brunch, sponsored by Pamela and Mitch Kreitenberg.
Health and Beauty Expo Event 2025
Southern California
Northern ARC|Emek Hailanot
May 4, 2025
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May 4, 2025
Please join us as we welcome Lori Hart, a health and beauty pioneer for over 40 years! Come hear about ways to improve your health and experience demonstrations and harmless devices to help us stay young and beautiful! Gifts will be given out to all
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