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!
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.
Enjoy an evening of friendly chili tasting (no competition here) & learn about the unexpected Jewish immigration stories that shaped the Wild West. Open to current & prospective Hadassah Associates – bring your friends, sons, dads, brothers, uncles!
Nanci DuPlant has taught Tai Chi and Chair Tai Chi in numerous places. Chair Tai Chi has many benefits like reducing aches, pains & stiffness, creating calmness & focus. Dress comfortable for movement. Light refreshments & water provided.
Join Hadassah for a heartwarming volunteer event at a senior living center as we spread holiday cheer by creating handmade cards alongside the residents! Together, we’ll make festive, personalized holiday cards for their families and loved ones.
Please bring your favorite dairy Hanukkah item and recipe to share as we decorate Boatkin-style tote bags! Everyone will also have the opportunity to have their name or monogram embroidered on our bags by a local embroidery company, Localcorkco.
The Houston Chapter is proud to announce our 2027 Fundraising Luncheon, Hadassah Lifechanging. We are honored to recognize one of our own true lifechangers, Sharon Albert Brier. This year’s luncheon will focus on pediatric cancer and treatment.
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
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