Who We Are
Stretching from Washington state to Southern California, to the Gulf of Mexico up to the Canadian border — and including Alaska and Hawaii — Hadassah West encompasses fifteen states across five distinctive regions: Hadassah Greater Southwest, Hadassah Desert-Mountain, Hadassah Pacific Northwest, Hadassah Central Pacific Coast and Hadassah Southern California. While each region draws on their local communities to retain their unique strengths, they also partner together with the national organization.
We share a deep commitment to Hadassah's core missions and values. We are over 42,000 members strong with more than 65 chapters and 100 groups who cater to women of diverse backgrounds, ages, experiences and interests. Whatever your interest, you’ll find many ways to engage with us. Our volunteer leaders work alongside a team of professionals who provide support for events, activities, philanthropy and communications. Our chapters and groups are known for their independent and adventuresome spirit, but we all work together as a team to move mountains supporting Hadassah’s vital work in Israel and around the world. Join us!
Calendar of Events
National Calendar of Events
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Region
Chapter
Category
Art by Jewish Women of Austin Wall Calendar
Greater Southwest
Austin
May 19, 2022
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Aug 1, 2022
Looking for a unique Rosh Hashana gift for your loved ones? Check out our new and extraordinary wall calendar featuring stunning artwork of Jewish women artists in Austin. This is a true celebration of beauty, talent, and women empowerment.
KSN Happy Hours at 101 North Eatery & Bar
Southern California
Northern ARC|K'helah Shel Nashim
Aug 2, 2022
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Aug 2, 2022
Let's get together and get happy on the pretty outdoor patio of 101 North, our local contemporary eatery and bar. Come to socialize with your sisters and enjoy wine by the glass, specialty drinks and delicious small plate appetizers.
Getting to the Heart of Women's Heart Health
Southern California
Northern ARC|Emek Hailanot
Aug 3, 2022
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Aug 3, 2022
Join us for an enlightening talk about heart health with Dr. Megha Agarwal who will discuss why every woman needs to take heart disease seriously by understanding the risk factors and taking action to reduce that risk.
KSN First Ever Pickleball Smash
Southern California
Northern ARC|K'helah Shel Nashim
Aug 10, 2022
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Aug 10, 2022
Join us for a fun, social round-robin style Pickleball event for all levels of play, including light refreshments and an instructor who will help beginners. Raise money for Hadassah while playing the fastest growing sport in America.
Fashion Show with World-Famous Jonathan Simkhai and his Fall Debut
Southern California
Metro ARC|Malka
Aug 17, 2022
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Aug 17, 2022
Jonathan Simkhai will give us an exclusive debut of his Fall Collection. Join us for a runway show and shopping hosted by Dr. Sheila Nazarian Mobin and Dr. Fardad Mobin at their private residence in Bel Air.
Kesher Oak Book Club discussion of "The Netanyahus"
Central Pacific Coast
Kesher OAK
Aug 18, 2022
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Aug 18, 2022
Join Kesher Oak’s book club for a discussion of The Netanyahus by Joshua Cohen. Event will be in-person and outside in Oakland. Address will be provided with registration. BYO beverages, Comfy’s and snacks!
Out of the Closet, to the Gilded Age Fashion Show and Luncheon
Southern California
Metro ARC|Elana
Aug 24, 2022
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Aug 24, 2022
Join us for a short history of fashion from the Gilded Age area modeled by our members, and coordinated by Elaine Glickman. Costumes from movie studios will delight and tickle your fancy! One Costume will be auctioned-off to a lucky winner.
Movie and Discussion with Director Smadar Zamir
Desert-Mountain
L.E.A.(Littleton, Englewood, Aurora)
Aug 25, 2022
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Aug 25, 2022
Smadar Zamir is a film director in Israel. Her recent documentary focuses on women in the movie industry who continually hit the "glass ceiling" and takes a stand on the role of feminist activism in the movie industry in Israel.
Boulder Hadassah Kick-Off Event - "What's Hot in Israel"
Desert-Mountain
Boulder Chapter
Aug 28, 2022
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Aug 28, 2022
Enjoy a lovely brunch on a large deck with a view, and listen to a presentation by Itai Divinsky, Senior Emissary for JEWISHColorado. He will update us on "What's Hot in Israel."
"Back to Camp" Fundraiser
Greater Southwest
San Antonio
Aug 28, 2022
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Aug 28, 2022
Join us for a picnic dinner (provided by kosher food truck) & camp-like experience to raise money for Young Judaea scholarships. Featuring singing & dancing, arts-n-crafts & speakers who have either attended CYJ in Wimberley or Year Course in Israel.
Rosh Chodesh - A Holiday For Women and Its Relationship to Rosh Hashana
Southern California
Northern ARC|Emek Hailanot
Sep 7, 2022
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Sep 7, 2022
Join us as we explore the meaning and observance of Rosh Chodesh. We'll find out about its relationship to Rosh Hashana and we'll make a craft for the holiday! This event is in-person or on Zoom.
Kesher Oak's Family Love Letters: Month of Elul
Central Pacific Coast
Kesher OAK
Sep 8, 2022
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Sep 8, 2022
Join Family Love Letters founder & Kesher Oak member Aviva Black for an evening of self-reflection and sisterhood! The High Holy Days are a vibrant time of introspection and celebration. Let's kick off 5783 together with purpose!
A Star-Studded Luncheon thanking San Diego Annual Givers and Major Donors and Honoring Fanny Krasner Lebovits
Southern California
San Diego ARC
Sep 11, 2022
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Sep 11, 2022
Hadassah San Diego presents a Star-Studded Luncheon to recognize its Annual Givers and Major Donors and to honor Fanny Krasner Lebovits on the celebration of her 100th birthday and service to Hadassah.
See the World Through Hadassah's Eyes - Luncheon
Desert-Mountain
L.E.A.(Littleton, Englewood, Aurora)
Sep 13, 2022
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Sep 13, 2022
Luncheon, Eyewear Boutique and Silent Auction to raise funds for the Ophthalmology Department. Guest Speakers: Lynn Hellerstein, OD, "Eye Health from Babies to Bubbies" and Sara Steinman, DMR Area VP.
Cooking with Chocolate
Southern California
Northern ARC|B'yachad
Sep 13, 2022
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Sep 13, 2022
Enjoy a hands-on cooking class where Judi will teach you how to enjoy chocolate in every part of your meal. You will learn a salad dressing, a savory meat dish and dessert. The class should be 2 hours and you will get to sample all the dishes.
Jewish Genealogy with Randol Schoenberg
Southern California
Metro ARC|Adira
Sep 18, 2022
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Sep 18, 2022
Adira Hadassah is excited to host world renowned attorney and Geni curator, E. Randol (Randy) Schoenberg, for an interactive discussion and workshop on Jewish Genealogy. We encourage you to bring your laptops as Wi-Fi will be available.
L’Chaim to Our Youth, Our Future
Southern California
Long Beach-Orange County ARC
Oct 23, 2022
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Oct 23, 2022
Thanking our Annual Givers and Supporters - Join us for wine tasting and cocktails, featuring an informative presentation from Yarden Kosher wines' Kosher Wine Consultant Bill Henry.
Our Taste of Home Cookbooks
Southern California
Long Beach-Orange County ARC|Laguna Hills/Saddleback
Feb 1, 2022
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Feb 1, 2023
Our very own cookbook! Some of the recipes are treasured Jewish family keepsakes. Some are from many friends and members that reflect their love of family and cooking. They submitted over 100 recipes which we combined into this amazing cookbook.
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