Hadassah Desert-Mountain unites women from border to border in our diverse and independent region. Our chapters range from suburban to metropolitan, from over a thousand members to a few dozen. Some chapters were chartered a century ago while our newest chapter was chartered in 2021. We share our dedication to Hadassah – and to one another.
Our western hospitality and independent spirit ensure that you'll find friendship and a creative way for you to help make the world a better place. Through philanthropy, advocacy and education, we support Hadassah’s medical research and patient care in Israel and throughout the world. We raise our voices and make a difference in our own communities and around the globe. Hadassah women have the power to heal our world, to inspire, to take action, and to make an impact. Connect with the women of Hadassah Desert-Mountain and together we will change our world.
Hadassah Desert-Mountain Region (DMR) is both vast and intimate. Geographically, we have chapters in eight states: Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. Our chapters vary in size and demographics. We service women of all ages and welcome everyone in our various communities.
We took the bait and are reeling in the salmon for a reimagined Summer Salmon Social. We promise the fin-tastic gathering of the season! We’re serving up grilled salmon, refreshing drinks, in a country club ambience —so bring your appetite and your b
Join us for Wine tasting held in a beautiful historic Old North End home, featuring Havdallah, hors d’oeuvres and dessert. Wine provided by The Wine Seller. Explore a broad selection of delicious wines from around the world.
Please join us for some bagels, coffee, and kibbitz as our Advocacy and JCRC Chair Doris Weiss teaches us how we can all advocate by a simple click on our device. Learn about the current legislative initiatives that Hadassah is actively supporting.
Get ready to roll with us at the Hadassah Associates Bowling Night in support of the Gandel Rehabilitation Center. Whether you're a bowling champ or just in it for the pizza, it's the perfect chance to relax, connect, and support Hadassah.
Join us for a special afternoon with Hadassah friends, learning about Hadassah’s history through a special presentation from Cathy Olswing. Friends, significant others and prospective members are most welcome.
Enjoy a lovely brunch and a stimulating panel discussion moderated by Rabbi Sara Gilbert featuring the powerful women Rabbis in the metro Denver who head the pulpits of our Conservative, Reconstructionist and Reform communities!
Join Boulder Hadassah for some "Scary" Mah Jongg. After you have registered, you will be sent an email asking you to create two hands for a particular category. A card will be designed from the hands sent in to us.
The Southern Arizona Chapter of Hadassah cordially invites you to our annual fundraiser luncheon featuring David Graizbord, who will present the challenges of being a young Jewish adult in the United States today.
Dr. Christine Walsh will discuss BRCA, a grassroots initiative that is partnering with CU Medicine to offer no out-of-pocket cost BRCA gene mutation testing to the Jewish Community in Colorado. Bring your own sack lunch (dairy or pareve only please).
President
Renee Sidman
Organization VP
Carolynn Scherer-Katz
Treasurer
Cathy Olswing
Secretary
Roni Sorin Ogin
American Affairs/Advocacy
Joy Feldman
Annual Giving/Grassroots
Della Gilson Levy
Capital Campaign & HMO Chair
Judith Levitsky
Communications/Marketing Portfolio Chair/Web Admin
Sherrie Davidson
Goals to Success
Anne Lowe
Health & Wellness Chair
Kate Raphael
Immediate Past President/ Nominating Chair
Barbara Raben
Major Gifts
Laura Schiff
Board Member at Large
Corinne Forti
Membership Portfolio Chair
Ann Martin
Parlimentarian/Bylaws Chair
Carol Bernstein
Philanthropy Portfolio Chair
Barbara Marcus
Programming Portfolio Chair/ Facebook Chair
Sara Steinman
Young Judaea
Janet Smith
Young Women's Chair
Delaney Rieke
Zionist Affairs
Laura Green