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. We are proud to be home to one of the first chapters in the US organized by Hadassah's founder, Henrietta Szold, in 1917.
Calendar of Events
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Virtual Musical Bingo & Installation of Officers
Greater Detroit
Eleanor Roosevelt
Dec 14, 2022
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Dec 14, 2022
Join us as we enjoy an evening of virtual musical bingo and installation of our Chapter board. We will be featuring Hanukkah music and songs from the 70's Motown and other big hits. There will be first, second, and third prizes for all three rounds.
"Come Light the Candles" 2023 Executive Board Installation & Chanukah Party
Greater Detroit
Dec 20, 2022
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Dec 20, 2022
Join us for a light dinner (for in-person attendees), Chanukah celebration, and installation of our 2023 Executive Board. Randi Richmond, Director: Evolve Hadassah: The Next Generation will be the installing officer for this evening.
Beyond Shtisel: A Closer Look at the Hasidic World
Greater Detroit
Jan 11, 2023
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Jan 11, 2023
Join us for a 4-part a virtual series learning about different Hasidic communities, discussing some provocative issues, and viewing videos of Hasidim in their home environments! January 11 - In the Beginning...The background of the Hasidic movement.
Beyond Shtisel: A Closer Look at the Hasidic World
Greater Detroit
Jan 25, 2023
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Jan 25, 2023
Join us for a virtual series learning about different Hasidic communities, discussing some provocative issues, and viewing videos of Hasidim in their home environments! January 25 - Before J-Date...Hasidic ways of dating, mating, and weddings.
Beyond Shtisel: A Closer Look at the Hasidic World
Greater Detroit
Feb 8, 2023
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Feb 8, 2023
Join us for a virtual series learning about different Hasidic communities! February 8 - A Woman's Place is...The Power of Hasidic Women Who Do. Are they considered second class? A focus on Hasidic superwomen.
Ann Arbor
Aviv
Dorothy Slavin (Kalamazoo)
Eleanor Roosevelt
Greater Cleveland
Greater Pittsburgh
Nurses Council
Shoshanna
Tikvah
Tri County
Board Members
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