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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Israel & Gaza: The True Facts
Southern California
Northern ARC|Emek Hailanot
Nov 6, 2024
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Nov 6, 2024
Please join Emek Ha Ilanot as we hear from Tobi Love, our Advocacy Chair. Come learn about the timeline of Jewish history in the region and about the 4,000 year history of Gaza, which was once a part of Israel under King David.
Kehilat Kasharim
Southern California
San Diego ARC
Nov 12, 2024
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Nov 12, 2024
With the mission of supporting each other while supporting Hadassah, Kehilat Hasharim will be meeting monthly to enable networking for Jewish business owners. Individuals must be a Jewish person who owns/operates a business.
Flower Power...It's Groovy!
Southern California
Northern ARC|Hevra
Nov 13, 2024
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Nov 13, 2024
Join HEVRA at D+G Blooms in Newbury Park and have fun with ‘Flower Power’, as we create one-of-a-kind glass containers, and learn the art of pressed flowers. These unique vessels can hold flowers, candles, and more.
Israel's History and Borders
Southern California
Northern ARC|B'yachad
Nov 21, 2024
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Nov 21, 2024
Please join us for an enlightening evening with Rabbi Rosenstein of Temple Judea who will discuss Israel's History and Borders in Part 2 of our 3-Part Series on the Holocaust and Antisemitism.
"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.
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.
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