Overview
Welcome to Hadassah Southern, which spans six states and is home to 17 chapters. Our more than 4,500 members come from a diverse range of experiences, ages and backgrounds. Although we are spread out geographically, we are active and engaged, working together to further Hadassah's lifesaving work in the US, Israel and around the world. We’re also committed to empowering women and each other! Each chapter is unique and offers fun and meaningful programming. We come together as a region at least once a year, and every other year we also gather with our sister regions for a “Super South” conference. These are wonderful opportunities to connect and learn. Please get in touch via email – we would love to have you!
Message from the
Region President
Welcome to Hadassah Southern. Our region, along with the Southeastern and Southern Seaboard regions, make up Hadassah Super South. Hadassah Southern is a far-flung region, covering Arkansas, Alabama, the Florida Panhandle, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee. Our region serves close to 5,000 members and Associates. Whether you’re a native southerner or a transplant like me from 30 plus years ago, all are welcome to join the chapters within our region.
Calendar of Events
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Chattanooga Meet President and Cofounder of KAVOD John Pregulman
Southern
Chattanooga
Apr 20, 2025
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Apr 20, 2025
President and Cofounder of KAVOD John Pregulman will explain the mission of the nonprofit organization that ensures dignity of Holocaust survivors. John has taken over 1200 photos of these survivors around the globe.
Hadassah Charleston PRIMEtime Events presents: Uncork the Fun!
Southern
Charleston
May 4, 2025
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May 4, 2025
Hadassah Charleston PRIMEtime Events presents its latest initiative to engage women in their 50's and 60's. Laugh, meet new people and enjoy wines from around the world with delicious hors d'oeuvres. Open to non-members and members.
Birmingham "In her Own Fashion". Celebration of the 2025-2027 Membership Directory
Southern
Birmingham
May 13, 2025
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May 13, 2025
Special performance by Actress/Storyteller Dolores Hydock bringing to life the hilarious, poignant stories of former Fashion Coordinator for Loveman's Dept. Store , Ninette Griffith in downtown Birmingham in the 1950's and 1960's.
The Liberation of Jerusalem
Southern
Knoxville-Oak Ridge
Jun 8, 2025
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Jun 8, 2025
Rav Seren (Major)Seth Mintz was there and will talk about his experience. Video from Simon Wiesenthal Center on Six-Day War fighting and victory. Our speaker is in it! We kindly ask for a minimal donation of $10.00 to go to Hadassah hospitals.
Arkansas
Auburn
Baton Rouge
Birmingham
Chattanooga
Dothan
Emerald Coast
Huntsville
Jackson
Knoxville-Oak Ridge
Memphis
Mobile
Montgomery
Nashville
New Orleans
Pensacola
Board Members
President
Marla Kameny
Organization/Executive VP
Susan Smolinsky
Secretary
Jill Weinstein
Treasurer
Laura Floyd
Treasurer
Sherrie Grunfeld
Leadership Chair/VP
Barb Minsky
Education and Advocacy VP
Teri Gross
Area VP/Advisor
Mindy Cohen
Area VP/Advisor
Mary Evars-Goan
Area VP/Advisor
Laura Floyd
Area VP/Advisor
Nili Friedman
Past President
Bettye Berlin
Past President
Bonnie Boring
Past President
Lee Kansas
Past President
Susan Moye
Past President
Roselle Ungar
Zionist Affairs Chair
Victoria Cohen-Crumpton
Advocacy Chair
Erin Coleman
Cards & Certificates Chair
Millie Lander
HMO Chair
Gwen Cooper
Planned Giving & Estates Chair
Merle Born
Public Affairs/Marketing/Comm. Chair
Michelle Weiss Persons
Young Judaea Chair
Kathryn Hess