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.
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.
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.
Join us as we welcome the new year with renewal and balance. Led by Rabbi Marla Hornsten and Dr. Jen Green, we will explore practical wellness techniques designed to help you recharge, revitalize, and reconnect your mind, body, and spirit.
Join us for two informative programs: "The Rise of Contemporary Antisemitism: How Did We Get to This Moment?" with Avi Ben-Hur and "Antisemitism: What Can We Do? What Are We Doing?" with moderator Kate Lukaszewicz and a panel of leading professionals
Join us as Dr. Carrie Leff discusses the state of menopause care in 2026. We will review the history of women’s health and hormone therapy, and help women understand what quality menopause care looks like and how to advocate for the care they need.
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
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