Overview

Welcome to Hadassah Greater Detroit, which includes members in Greater Detroit, Lansing, Ann Arbor, Kalamazoo, Toledo, Greater Pittsburgh and Greater Cleveland. We have 8,400 members, including a Nurses and Allied Health Professionals Council and an Attorneys and Judges Council. We are an active, engaged community who work together to further the lifesaving work of Hadassah’s hospitals in Israel and empower women in the US, Israel and around the world. Every year, we hold the Judi Schram Annual Meeting with a celebrity guest speaker, boutiques and a luncheon. Every November, we have a huge rummage sale that is always a successful team effort.

There are many fun, informative activities, book clubs, discussion groups and Zionism programs. We know you’ll connect with us and find your passions. We would love to include you as a member. Make sure we have your email address by providing it to midwest@hadassah.org. Join us today.

Message from the
Region President

Welcome to Hadassah Greater Detroit, one of the first Hadassah chapters in the country! We are a diverse group of women from Michigan, Northern Ohio and extending as far east as Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, and Wheeling, West Virginia. Our chapters offer a variety of programs and opportunities for engagement, connection and building lifelong friendships. We pride ourselves on making a difference in our local communities, Israel and the world at large through our support of the organization and commitment to tikkun olam.

Calendar of Events

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Carol Ann Schwartz, Hadassah National President, Comes to Detroit

Greater Detroit

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May 14, 2025
May 14, 2025

Please join us as we enjoy a delicious brunch and meet Hadassah National President, Carol Ann Schwartz. She will speak on updates on Hadassah Medical Organization and heart health.

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Education & Zionism
Education & Zionism

Pittsburgh, Hadassah, and Classrooms Without Borders: Discussions on Antisemitism

Chicago-North Shore
Greater Detroit
Great Plains

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Jan 20, 2026
Feb 17, 2026

Join us for two informative programs: "The Rise of Contemporary Antisemitism: How Did We Get to This Moment?" with Avi Ben-Hur and "Antisemitism: What Can We Do? What Are We Doing?" with moderator Kate Lukaszewicz and a panel of leading professionals

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Chicago-North Shore
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Snowbird Reunion

Chicago-North Shore
Greater Detroit

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Feb 22, 2026
Feb 22, 2026

Join old friends, make new friends, and celebrate Hadassah while being inspired by Dr. Uri Hadelsberg, Hadassah Medical Organization staff member and spine fellow at the Miller School of Medicine at the University of Miami.

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Chicago-North Shore
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Book Clubs
Book Clubs

2026 Book Club

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Feb 23, 2026
Feb 23, 2026

Join us as professional book club facilitator Lauren Marcus Johnson leads a discussion on our February book, "Isola" by Allegra Goodman. Register by February 19 for all six sessions in 2026!

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Greater Detroit
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Health & Wellness
Health & Wellness

Menopause: Real Life, Not the Musical

Greater Detroit

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Mar 5, 2026
Mar 5, 2026

Join us as Dr. Carrie Leff discusses the state of menopause care in 2026. We will review the history of women’s health and hormone therapy, and help women understand what quality menopause care looks like and how to advocate for the care they need.

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Greater Detroit
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Fun & Games
Fun & Games

It Feels Like a Mah Jongg Afternoon

Greater Detroit

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Greater Detroit and Suburbs, MI
Greater Detroit and Suburbs, MI / Online
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Mar 22, 2026
Mar 22, 2026

Gather your favorite group of friends to roll the dice, rack your tiles, and prepare for an afternoon of Mahj fun and a delicious lunch. We welcome newer Mah Jongg groups and will have a limited number of tables set aside for guided play with an advi

Midwest
Greater Detroit
Aviv
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Book Clubs
Book Clubs

2026 Book Club

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Apr 13, 2026
Apr 13, 2026

Join us as professional book club facilitator Lauren Marcus Johnson leads a discussion with the author on our April book, "Isabela's Way" by Barbara Stark-Nemon.

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Dorothy Slavin (Kalamazoo)

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Eleanor Roosevelt

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Health Professional Council

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Lansing

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Lansing

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Tikvah

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Board Members

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President

Fran Heicklen

Organization/Executive VP

Deborah Eber

Organization/Executive VP

Suzanne Lowe

Secretary

Louise Hacker

Treasurer

Arlene Rubinstein

Fundraising VP/Coor

Mandy Garver

Fundraising VP/Coor

Florence Grant

Membership/Outreach VP/Coor

Sandra Gruca

Membership/Outreach VP/Coor

Ruth Haberkornhalm

Membership/Outreach VP/Coor

Beverly Yost

Programming VP/Chair

Gail Caplan

Programming VP/Chair

Sue Korn

Education and Advocacy VP

Diane Brody

Education and Advocacy VP

Judith Goodman

Education and Advocacy VP

Marcie Rosen

Area VP/Advisor

Rochelle Parker

Past President

Carol Ogusky

Mail Facilitator

Diane Fogel

Mail Facilitator

Michele Israel

Public Affairs/Marketing/Comm. Chair

Rochelle Imber

Contact Us

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Hadassah Greater Detroit


6960 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 340

West Bloomfield, MI 48322

Hadassah Greater Detroit


6960 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 340
West Bloomfield, MI 48322

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