Hadassah Southern California is a vibrant and dynamic region of more than 15,000 members, spanning from San Diego to Santa Barbara and Palm Desert to Hawaii. We are proud of our deep commitment to supporting Hadassah’s lifechanging programs — both here at home and in Israel. Across generations, women come together to build meaningful connections, engage in thoughtful and varied programming and strengthen our collective impact. Our region offers countless opportunities to get involved, feel empowered and truly make a difference.
Join Bat Harim members and friends for a bagel buffet and a fun, laughter-filled, fast-moving game of Bunco, while we’re raising money for Hadassah Medical Organization. Bunco is an easy-to-learn dice game and a great way to meet new people.
Join a vibrant and engaging community that offers a unique blend of happy hour, camaraderie, and thoughtful cinematic exploration. We engage in lively discussions about a selected film. Additionally, we stay connected by receiving the latest news.
Our B'yachad Hadassah Book Group is especially for our chapter members. At members homes on the 2nd Monday of each month (7:00PM): 1/12, 2/9, 3/9, 4/13, 5/11, 6/8, 7/13, 8/10, 9/14, 10/12, 11/9, 12/14
Please join us for a wonderful game day! Play your game of choice, such as Mahj, Bingo, Pan, Canasta, or board games. A light lunch will be served, catered by Alligator Pear. Opportunity drawings will be available!
Join us for a lively and practical session led by Simone Kelman, PT, who will share simple, effective exercises to help improve strength, balance, and overall mobility as we age. This isn’t about intense workouts—it’s about staying confident .
Join Evolve Kadima for a professional Kosher wine tasting in a private home supporting Hadassah's Youth Aliyah Villages in Israel. Enjoy dairy snacks, discover more about the villages, and connect with like-minded women in their 40s-50s.
We’ll explore a timeless, ancient wisdom that teaches us the power of the "sacred pause" through a hands-on creative ritual, allowing us to slow down and witness the quiet strength found in stillness.
Slip into your comfiest PJs and join the dynamic women of Evolve Hadassah (women in their 20s-30s) for a cozy night with a powerful purpose. Over pizza and meaningful conversation, we’ll explore how to respond to antisemitism to create real impact.
Our B'yachad Hadassah Book Group is especially for our chapter members. At members homes on the 2nd Monday of each month (7:00PM): 1/12, 2/9, 3/9, 4/13, 5/11, 6/8, 7/13, 8/10, 9/14, 10/12, 11/9, 12/14
Our B'yachad Hadassah Book Group is especially for our chapter members. At members homes on the 2nd Monday of each month (7:00PM): 1/12, 2/9, 3/9, 4/13, 5/11, 6/8, 7/13, 8/10, 9/14, 10/12, 11/9, 12/14
Our B'yachad Hadassah Book Group is especially for our chapter members. At members homes on the 2nd Monday of each month (7:00PM): 1/12, 2/9, 3/9, 4/13, 5/11, 6/8, 7/13, 8/10, 9/14, 10/12, 11/9, 12/14
Join us for a fun 60s-70s themed night of music, community and purpose as we come together to help find a cure for breast cancer. We proudly support the incredible work of Hadassah with a silent auction, opportunity drawings, sponsorships and more, a
Join a vibrant and engaging community that offers a unique blend of happy hour, camaraderie, and thoughtful cinematic exploration. We engage in lively discussions about a selected film. Additionally, we stay connected by receiving the latest news.
Our B'yachad Hadassah Book Group is especially for our chapter members. At members homes on the 2nd Monday of each month (7:00PM): 1/12, 2/9, 3/9, 4/13, 5/11, 6/8, 7/13, 8/10, 9/14, 10/12, 11/9, 12/14
Our B'yachad Hadassah Book Group is especially for our chapter members. At members homes on the 2nd Monday of each month (7:00PM): 1/12, 2/9, 3/9, 4/13, 5/11, 6/8, 7/13, 8/10, 9/14, 10/12, 11/9, 12/14
Join a vibrant and engaging community that offers a unique blend of happy hour, camaraderie, and thoughtful cinematic exploration. We engage in lively discussions about a selected film. Additionally, we stay connected by receiving the latest news.
Our B'yachad Hadassah Book Group is especially for our chapter members. At members homes on the 2nd Monday of each month (7:00PM): 1/12, 2/9, 3/9, 4/13, 5/11, 6/8, 7/13, 8/10, 9/14, 10/12, 11/9, 12/14
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
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