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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Reflections of a Refusenik
Southern California
Long Beach-Orange County ARC|Atid
Sep 11, 2025
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Sep 11, 2025
Join ATID Hadassah for the exciting story of our own Irene Lewis, who was refused permission to leave the USSR for 5 years before successfully making it out. Find out why Irene began to embrace her identity as she was being punished for being Jewish.
Ruach Plays Mahjong Afternoon Version
Southern California
Northern Arc|Ruach
Sep 11, 2025
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Sep 11, 2025
Join us for Ruach Plays Mahjong Afternoon Version. All levels of play. We would love if you volunteer to bring your favorite snack! Held in Encino, address provided upon registration.
The Girls of the Glimmer Factory
Southern California
San Diego ARC|Hatikvah Hadassah InlandEmpire
Sep 14, 2025
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Sep 14, 2025
Join us for a special event featuring Jennifer Coburn who will present her recent novel, "The Girls of the Glimmer Factory" at the event’s dessert reception. Book signing will also be available!
B'yachad Group Membership & Giving Appreciation Gathering
Southern California
Northern ARC|B'yachad
Sep 17, 2025
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Sep 17, 2025
Please join us for an evening filled with insightful speakers, meaningful connections, and delicious snacks and desserts to enjoy together. Your dedication helps make Hadassah and our community the vibrant, inspiring organization it is.
B'yachad's Bash for the "Boo"bies
Southern California
Northern ARC|B'yachad
Oct 26, 2025
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Oct 26, 2025
Join us for B'yachad's Annual Breast Cancer Event, Bash for the "Boo"bies. All proceeds will go to Hadassah Medical Organization. Dress in pink, wear costumes, or just show up and support this incredible organization.
Pottery Painting Fundraiser
Southern California
San Diego ARC|Hatikvah Hadassah InlandEmpire
Oct 26, 2025
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Oct 26, 2025
We will gather to paint a piece of pottery of your choice and and enjoy a potluck lunch (sign up link received upon registration). Additional charge for the pottery you choose to paint.
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