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 us for a special evening celebrating Purim and the 114th anniversary of Hadassah’s founding! Enjoy a special Purim service with a modified Megillah reading led by B'yachad member Cantor Toby Schwartz of the Santa Monica Synagogue.
Join us for a relaxing, creative workshop where you'll learn how to decorate terra cotta pots with pressed flowers - perfect for gifts or your own plant babies. Choose from a variety of pressed flowers, learn simple composition and sealing techniques
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 us for an informative and stimulating luncheon as Dr. Scott Kessler provides an analysis of his many years working in National Security and Strategic Intelligence. In addition, he will provide an update of current events.
An evening honoring Chai Society, Annual Givers and Major Donors to express our appreciation for your generosity, dedication, and ongoing commitment to Hadassah’s mission. Featuring Sharon Gothard Weisman, Psychic Medium and Spiritual Advisor.
You’re invited to an afternoon of mindfulness in our Red Tent with other like-minded women in their 20s and 30s with mindfulness expert and author, Julie Potiker. Participants will learn how to reduce stress, regulate emotions and enhance wellbeing..
Join our Doria Group for lunch, dessert and an exciting and informative video about Jewish Music and Broadway Songwriters and presentation by Joel Ovadia (husband of our own Doria member, Lynn Ovadia).
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
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
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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