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!
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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Mini Ted Talks
Greater Southwest
Austin
Sep 10, 2025
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Sep 10, 2025
Gather for an evening of inspiring speakers sharing fresh ideas. It's a great chance to spark your creativity and connect with others. Whether you're a Hadassah member or just curious, come join us for a night of awesome talk and light refreshments.
Fall into Fashion Workshop
Greater Southwest
Houston
Sep 18, 2025
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Sep 18, 2025
Join Evolve in Houston for an exclusive hands on workshop designed to breathe new life into your wardrobe and get ready for the high holidays with personal stylist Jodi Skorupski. Transform your existing clothing into this season’s top trends!
32nd Annual Mah Jongg Tournament
Greater Southwest
Houston|Emma Lazarus
Oct 19, 2025
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Oct 19, 2025
Join us for two mini tournaments with 5 rounds of play, a delicious catered lunch, and a great silent auction! You must be able to play 4 games in an hour to play in the tournament. Social tables are very welcome; bring your own group of 4 or 5.
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