Overview
Hadassah Greater Southwest (GSW) includes Texas, Oklahoma, and Shreveport, LA. We span the beautiful Gulf Coast, the stunning Texas Hill Country, panoramic farms and ranches, and of course, towns and cities of all sizes, including Houston, the fourth largest city in the US. We are known for our fabulous food: Tex-Mex, BBQ, seafood and great Southern specialties such as chicken fried steaks and biscuits with gravy. We are also known for our fabulous music with everything from classical to country western to Tejano.
Our 9,000+ members and male Associates are known for their hospitality, friendliness and passion for Hadassah. Join in the fun and try out one of our chapters and groups. Each one is as diverse as our region and there is sure to be one that is a perfect fit for you. As Hadassah members, we support Hadassah's world-class hospitals in Jerusalem where cutting-edge research and innovative treatments are helping to treat diseases impacting people worldwide. We support youth programs such as Camp Young Judaea and Youth Aliyah. We support a strong US-Israel partnership. We advocate for women’s issues, voting rights and equal opportunities for all.
We invite you to join our sisterhood in Hadassah Greater Southwest. Come experience the fun!
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Message from the
Region President
Welcome to Hadassah Greater Southwest, where a diverse group of women from all over Texas, (except for El Paso), the state of Oklahoma and Shreveport, Louisiana, are part of an organization that gives women the opportunity to make a difference in the world.
Calendar of Events
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Evolve Houston Summer Happy Hour
Greater Southwest
Houston
Jul 10, 2025
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Jul 10, 2025
Please join Evolve Hadassah, Jewish Women (30s - 50s) for our summer Happy Hour at a wine bar in Rice Village. This will be a special evening out to build community, celebrate women, and get to know one another over a glass of wine.
Region Board Meeting
Greater Southwest
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Aug 17, 2025
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Aug 17, 2025
We will spotlight Evolve by sharing a moving video from their recent trip to Israel, offering a firsthand look at how young women are powerfully connecting and engaging with Hadassah’s mission in new and meaningful ways.
In-Person Book Club
Greater Southwest
Austin
Aug 18, 2025
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Aug 18, 2025
Join us to discuss "The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum" by Margalit Fox. Whether you've read the book or are curious, come ready to share insights and connect with fellow literature enthusiasts. Don't miss this chance to explore historical fiction and make
Women's Empowerment Happy Hour
Greater Southwest
Houston
Aug 28, 2025
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Aug 28, 2025
Join Jewston, Moishe House, and Evolve in Houston for an inspiring evening of connection and community! This women’s empowerment happy hour is a great opportunity to meet like-minded young Jewish women in Houston.
Austin
Baytown
Brownsville
Corpus Christi
Dallas
Fort Worth
Heart of Texas
Houston
Houston|Anne Frank
Houston|Annie Leff
Houston|Aviv
Houston|Chai
Houston|Emma Lazarus
Houston|Evolve
Houston|Henrietta Szold
Houston|Kinneret
Houston|Ma-arav
Houston|Machar
Houston|Marc Chagall
Houston|Mazal
Houston|Pearl
Houston|Stephen S. Wise
Houston|Weizmann
Lea Kraus Kadima
Lubbock
McAllen-Valley
Oklahoma City
Permian Basin
San Antonio
San Antonio|Aviva
Shreveport
Tulsa
Tyler
Waco
Board Members
President
Sandra Smith
Organization/Executive VP
Susie Avnery
Area VP/Advisor
Linda Pravda
Area VP/Advisor
Jo Reingold
Programming VP/Chair
Debbie Angel
Programming VP/Chair
Suellen Rothschild
Secretary
Barbara Moses
Secretary
Jennifer Siegal
Treasurer
Marion Bernstein
Advocacy Chair
Debby Rice
Allocations Chair
Amy Applebaum
Annual Giving/Chai Society Chair
Linda Freedman Block
Board Member at Large
Marlene Rosenthal
Bulletin Editor Chair
Sara Ostrofsky
Education Chair
Ruth Sherman
Education Chair
Esther Friedman
Hebrew Studies Chair
Chava Kamenetsky
HMO Chair
Malia Litman
Major Gift Chair
Susan Golding
Major Gift Chair
Susan Blum Barnett
Membership Chair
Risa Stein
Past President
Dr. Ofelia Averack
Unit Consultant
Michele Krugel