Hadassah Southern California is a vibrant and dynamic region of more than 15,000 members, spanning from San Diego to Santa Barbara and Palm Desert to Hawaii. We are proud of our deep commitment to supporting Hadassah’s lifechanging programs — both here at home and in Israel. Across generations, women come together to build meaningful connections, engage in thoughtful and varied programming and strengthen our collective impact. Our region offers countless opportunities to get involved, feel empowered and truly make a difference.
Join a vibrant and engaging community that offers a unique blend of happy hour, camaraderie, and thoughtful cinematic exploration. We engage in lively discussions about a selected film. Additionally, we stay connected by receiving the latest news.
Our B'yachad Hadassah Book Group is especially for our chapter members. At members homes on the 2nd Monday of each month (7:00PM): 1/12, 2/9, 3/9, 4/13, 5/11, 6/8, 7/13, 8/10, 9/14, 10/12, 11/9, 12/14
Please join us for a meaningful Holocaust Remembrance Day program as we welcome Susanne M. Reyto, a Holocaust survivor, award-winning author, and internationally recognized speaker. Never Forget. Never Again.
Learn to play Mahjong in two lessons with Evolve in Los Angeles! Join Hadassah's next generation of young women coming together to connect and have a little fun. Invite friends and join B'yachad group's "Play for a Purpose" Game Day on May 3!
An evening of connection, conversation, and community with like-minded women in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. No speeches. No pressure. Just a welcoming space to meet new friends, enjoy a drink, and learn more about Evolve.
Join us for a Body Scrub Workshop with resident expert Lisa Hoffman. Lisa will guide us through the uses and benefits of different carrier oils and exfoliants, and attendees will create and take home 3 to 4 jars.
Adira Hadassah of the South Bay invites you to a challah making workshop! Unite as Jewish Women. Bake for the mitzvah of challah baking. Pray for the safety of all the Jewish people in Israel and around the world.
Join us for American Songbook Favorites and Memorable Opera Selections featuring Argentine-American lyric coloratura soprano Melissa Batalles. Concert is dedicated to Hadassah Life Member Sheri Borax through the generosity of the Borax Family Trust.
Learn to play Mahjong in two lessons with Evolve in Los Angeles! Join Hadassah's next generation of young women coming together to connect and have a little fun. Invite friends and join B'yachad group's "Play for a Purpose" Game Day on May 3!
Play for a Purpose - Let's Support Hadassah. Exciting opportunity drawings, catered lunch and more! All levels of play and experience. Register with your group, or as a single and we will place you in a group. Each group must bring a card/game table
Join us for a lovely afternoon with a gourmet catered lunch, raffle drawing, and lively auction with donated items. Bring one or two items, beautifully gift wrapped, along with a note describing the item.
Our B'yachad Hadassah Book Group is especially for our chapter members. At members homes on the 2nd Monday of each month (7:00PM): 1/12, 2/9, 3/9, 4/13, 5/11, 6/8, 7/13, 8/10, 9/14, 10/12, 11/9, 12/14
Join a vibrant and engaging community that offers a unique blend of happy hour, camaraderie, and thoughtful cinematic exploration. We engage in lively discussions about a selected film. Additionally, we stay connected by receiving the latest news.
Our B'yachad Hadassah Book Group is especially for our chapter members. At members homes on the 2nd Monday of each month (7:00PM): 1/12, 2/9, 3/9, 4/13, 5/11, 6/8, 7/13, 8/10, 9/14, 10/12, 11/9, 12/14
Our B'yachad Hadassah Book Group is especially for our chapter members. At members homes on the 2nd Monday of each month (7:00PM): 1/12, 2/9, 3/9, 4/13, 5/11, 6/8, 7/13, 8/10, 9/14, 10/12, 11/9, 12/14
Our B'yachad Hadassah Book Group is especially for our chapter members. At members homes on the 2nd Monday of each month (7:00PM): 1/12, 2/9, 3/9, 4/13, 5/11, 6/8, 7/13, 8/10, 9/14, 10/12, 11/9, 12/14
Our B'yachad Hadassah Book Group is especially for our chapter members. At members homes on the 2nd Monday of each month (7:00PM): 1/12, 2/9, 3/9, 4/13, 5/11, 6/8, 7/13, 8/10, 9/14, 10/12, 11/9, 12/14
Join a vibrant and engaging community that offers a unique blend of happy hour, camaraderie, and thoughtful cinematic exploration. We engage in lively discussions about a selected film. Additionally, we stay connected by receiving the latest news.
Our B'yachad Hadassah Book Group is especially for our chapter members. At members homes on the 2nd Monday of each month (7:00PM): 1/12, 2/9, 3/9, 4/13, 5/11, 6/8, 7/13, 8/10, 9/14, 10/12, 11/9, 12/14
Our B'yachad Hadassah Book Group is especially for our chapter members. At members homes on the 2nd Monday of each month (7:00PM): 1/12, 2/9, 3/9, 4/13, 5/11, 6/8, 7/13, 8/10, 9/14, 10/12, 11/9, 12/14
Join a vibrant and engaging community that offers a unique blend of happy hour, camaraderie, and thoughtful cinematic exploration. We engage in lively discussions about a selected film. Additionally, we stay connected by receiving the latest news.
Our B'yachad Hadassah Book Group is especially for our chapter members. At members homes on the 2nd Monday of each month (7:00PM): 1/12, 2/9, 3/9, 4/13, 5/11, 6/8, 7/13, 8/10, 9/14, 10/12, 11/9, 12/14
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
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