Overview
Message from the
Region President
Welcome to Hadassah Southern California! I am proud to represent an organization that gives women the opportunity to make a difference in the world where making a difference is very hard to do on your own. Because of Hadassah, lives are saved every day. We are committed to making a difference in our local community, the US and in Israel, and I invite you to join us.
Calendar of Events
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Chapter
Category
The Nazi's Granddaughter: In Search of the Truth
Southern California
Northern ARC|Emek Hailanot
May 11, 2022
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May 11, 2022
A deathbed promise leads a daughter on an incredible journey to write about her grandfather who was a famous war hero. But this journey had a terrible destination: the discovery that he was a Nazi war criminal.
Women's Wellness Day
Southern California
May 15, 2022
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May 15, 2022
Join us for an important day of health education featuring top-level experts in the fields of gynecological health and women's heart health, presented in memory of our beloved past Hadassah Southern California President, Andrea Silagi, z”l.
‘I’ll Have What She’s Having’ Jewish Deli Tour at the Skirball Cultural Center
Southern California
Metro ARC|Adira
May 19, 2022
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May 19, 2022
Join us for a fabulous deli picnic lunch and docent-led tour of the “I’ll Have What She’s Having”: The Jewish Deli Exhibition at the Skirball Cultural Center demonstrating the Jewish influence on food in America.
Holocaust Remembrance
Southern California
Northern ARC|B'yachad
May 23, 2022
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May 23, 2022
Join us as survivor, Dr. Erica Miller shares her experience. Unfortunately there are not too many survivors with us today to share their stories and we are so glad to have her share her story. Dr Miller is an amazing person, author and speaker.
KSN Holocaust Remembrance Speaker Ben Lesser
Southern California
Northern ARC|K'helah Shel Nashim
May 25, 2022
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May 25, 2022
Ben Lesser, 94, a Holocuast Survivor, author and educator with an incredible life story, will speak about his experiences and educate on the importance of never forgetting.
Fusing Literature and Art Through the Stories of Sholem Aleichem and the Art of David Labkovski
Southern California
Northern ARC|Emek Hailanot
Jun 1, 2022
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Jun 1, 2022
Join us on a visual journey through the stories of Sholem Aleichem depicted through the art of David Labkovski. Featuring speaker Leora Raikin, the founder and executive director of the David Labkovski Project.
"From Hole in the Soul to Whole Soul" A Conversation with Harriet Rossetto
Southern California
Desert/East ARC
Jun 2, 2022
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Jun 2, 2022
Join us for a conversation featuring Harriet Rossetto, the founder of Beit T’Shuvah in Los Angeles, a residential treatment center, congregation, and educational facility where every soul matters.
Our Taste of Home Cookbooks
Southern California
Long Beach-Orange County ARC|Laguna Hills/Saddleback
Feb 1, 2022
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Feb 1, 2023
Our very own cookbook! Some of the recipes are treasured Jewish family keepsakes. Some are from many friends and members that reflect their love of family and cooking. They submitted over 100 recipes which we combined into this amazing cookbook.
Desert/East ARC
Long Beach-Orange County ARC
Long Beach-Orange County ARC|Atid
Long Beach-Orange County ARC|Bashert
Long Beach-Orange County ARC|Laguna Hills/Saddleback
Long Beach-Orange County ARC|Sharon Carmel
Metro ARC
Metro ARC|Adira
Metro ARC|Ariel
Metro ARC|Elana
Metro ARC|Haifa
Metro ARC|Kinneret
Metro ARC|L'Dor V'Dor
Metro ARC|Leora
Metro ARC|Lev Eisha
Metro ARC|Malka
Metro ARC|Sharon
Metro ARC|Tamar Ami
Metro ARC|Tikvah
Northern ARC | Hawaii
Northern ARC|B'yachad
Northern ARC|Doria
Northern ARC|Emek Hailanot
Northern ARC|Hevra
Northern ARC|K'helah Shel Nashim
Northern ARC|Kolot Nashim
Northern ARC|Shirim Ha-Emek
Northern ARC|Shoshelot
Northern ARC|South Valley
Northern Arc|Ruach
Northern Arc|Santa Barbara
San Diego ARC
San Diego ARC|Bat Harim/Inland North County
San Diego ARC|Bat Shemesh
San Diego ARC|Galilee
San Diego ARC|Hatikvah Hadassah InlandEmpire
San Diego ARC|Shoshanah
San Diego ARC|Yachad
Board Members
President
Michelle Conwisar
Secretary
Lori Good
VP Finance
Michele Shugarman
VP Membership
Terry Whitten
VP Leadership
Audrey Levine
Resource Chair
Rochelle Edelman
Immediate Past President
Debbie Kessler
Past President's Advisory Council
Sue Urfrig
Advocacy Chair
Stacey Dorenfeld
Associate Advocacy Chair
Cindy Hailpern
Annual Giving/Keepers of the Gate Chair
Lisa Hoffman
Board Member at Large
Ilene Bernstein
Metro Area Co-President
Maureen Bernstein
Special Projects Chair
Gabrielle Clayman
Board Member at Large
Sandy Einberg
Northern Area Co-President
Elise Feldscher
Board Member at Large
Kay Gordon
Hawaii Area Co-President
Sharon Gordon
Metro Area Co-President
Margie Lunt
Long Beach/Orange County Area Co-President
Dorie Rogers
San Diego Area Co-President
Joan Rosenberg
Board Member at Large
Sima Schuster
Hawaii Area Co-President
Andrea Snyder
Sabra Hadassah of the Desert President
Roni Spetalnick
Northern Area Co-President
Cheryl Stark
Health and Wellness Chair
Niki Stokols
Jewish Education Chair
Jean Blumin
Long Beach/Orange County Area Co-President
Nanci Patchen
VP Major Gifts
Sandra Sadikoff
Major Gifts Chair
Bernice Watkin
Planned Giving & Estates Chair
Evelyn Perl
Young Women's Chair
Rani Gealer