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, one of the first Hadassah chapters in the country! We are a diverse group of women from Michigan, Northern Ohio and extending as far east as Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, and Wheeling, West Virginia. Our chapters offer a variety of programs and opportunities for engagement, connection and building lifelong friendships. We pride ourselves on making a difference in our local communities, Israel and the world at large through our support of the organization and commitment to tikkun olam.

Calendar of Events

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Annual Giving
Annual Giving

Annual Giving Appreciation Tea

Greater Detroit

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Apr 22, 2025
Apr 22, 2025

Join us for an elegant afternoon tea in celebration of our Keepers of the Gate and Chai Society donors. Relax, sip, and discover the art of tea with Mary Jones, the owner of Intu Tea from the Eastern Market. Wear your finest tea attire!

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Greater Detroit
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Recruitment/Engagement
Recruitment/Engagement

Anything is Possible Midwest Conference

Chicago-North Shore
Greater Detroit
Great Plains

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Apr 25, 2025
Apr 27, 2025

Join us for an unforgettable experience filled with motivational speakers, vibrant workshops, and insightful conversations. Explore the possibilities, ignite your passion, and be empowered to break barriers with additional inspiring sessions featurin

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Chicago-North Shore
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HMO
HMO

Carol Ann Schwartz, Hadassah National President, Comes to Detroit

Greater Detroit

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May 14, 2025
May 14, 2025

Please join us as we enjoy a delicious brunch and meet Hadassah National President, Carol Ann Schwartz. She will speak on updates on Hadassah Medical Organization and heart health.

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Greater Detroit
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Young Women
Young Women

Jewish Art from the Heart

Greater Detroit

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Jun 4, 2025
Jun 4, 2025

Join us for a fun and social evening as we create one-of-a-kind Judaic art pieces, taught by Franklin Art Studio Director Moussia Geisinsky. Choose to make a resin mezuzah or a resin challah tray.

Midwest
Greater Detroit
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Recruitment/Engagement
Recruitment/Engagement

Rekindle Our Pittsburgh Flame, Be the Light with Hadassah

Greater Detroit
Great Plains
Chicago-North Shore

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Jun 8, 2025
Jun 8, 2025

Calling all Hadassah members in Pittsburgh! Join us for a delicious brunch as we reconnect and learn about the amazing work of Hadassah. Meet Hadassah Greater Detroit President Marcie Rosen, who will inform us of Hadassah's accomplishments and goals

Midwest
Greater Detroit
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Attorneys Council
Attorneys Council

Dinner and Conversation with Federal Judge the Honorable Mark A. Goldsmith

Greater Detroit

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Jun 19, 2025
Jun 19, 2025

Enjoy a delicious dairy dinner followed by a conversation with the Honorable Mark A. Goldsmith, U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan. He will share his insights on serving on the Federal bench.

Midwest
Greater Detroit
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In-Person
Fun & Games
Fun & Games

Beginner Mah Jongg Lessons

Greater Detroit

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Apr 29, 2025
Jun 24, 2025

April 29, May 6, May 20, June 10, June 17, and June 24, 2025. Learn to play mah jongg with Hadassah members guiding you in play while teaching you the rules of the game. Sign up for either three daytime (April-May) or three evening (June) sessions.

Midwest
Greater Detroit
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In-Person
Book Clubs
Book Clubs

2025 Book Club

Greater Detroit

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Mar 24, 2025
Dec 8, 2025

five book discussions with book club facilitator Lauren Marcus Johnson, including “The Lion Women of Tehran” by Marjan Kamali, "Cave of Secrets” by Lynn Golodner, “The Goddess of Warsaw” by Lisa Barr, and “Like Mother, Like Mother” by Susan Rieger.

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Greater Detroit
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Greater Detroit Chapters

Ann Arbor

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Aviv

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Dorothy Slavin (Kalamazoo)

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Eleanor Roosevelt

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Greater Cleveland

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Greater Cleveland

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Greater Pittsburgh

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Greater Pittsburgh

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Health Professional Council

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Location(s): Greater Detroit Region


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Lansing

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Location(s): Greater Lansing Area (Lansing and East Lansing)


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Shoshanna

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Location(s): Greater Pittsburgh Area


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Tikvah

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Tri County

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Greater Detroit Chapters

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Ann Arbor

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Ann Arbor

Aviv

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Greater Detroit and Suburbs

Dorothy Slavin (Kalamazoo)

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Kalamazoo

Eleanor Roosevelt

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Greater Detroit and Suburbs

Greater Cleveland

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Greater Cleveland Area

Greater Pittsburgh

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Greater Pittsburgh Area

Health Professional Council

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Greater Detroit Region

Lansing

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Greater Lansing Area (Lansing and East Lansing)

Shoshanna

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Greater Pittsburgh Area

Tikvah

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Greater Detroit and Suburbs

Tri County

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Warren

Board Members

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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

Contact Us

Address

Hadassah Greater Detroit


5030 Orchard Lake Road West

Bloomfield, MI 48323

Hadassah Greater Detroit


5030 Orchard Lake Road West
Bloomfield, MI 48323

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