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. Because of Hadassah, lives are saved every day. We inspire passion and empower women to use their voices to be policy changemakers on our priorities that include health issues important to women and children, building a strong US-Israel relationship and fighting antisemitism.
Calendar of Events
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Under The Jello Mold & Pre-Show Dinner
Southern California
Metro ARC|Lev Eisha
Nov 19, 2023
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Nov 19, 2023
Join us for a rip-roaring time starting with an optional pre-show no-host dinner followed by the play Under the Jello Mold. Writer/performer, Jennie Fahn, will make us laugh and cry as she presents this story of love, loss, and being of sound mind.
Self-Defense: What Everyone Needs To Know
Southern California
Northern ARC|Emek Hailanot
Nov 29, 2023
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Nov 29, 2023
Come join us for another evening of learning highly effective self-defense techniques. These simple techniques have worked for thousands of others of all sizes and all ages, and they will work for you too!
L'Dor V'Dor Chanukkah Musical Celebration Luncheon
Southern California
Metro ARC|L'Dor V'Dor
Dec 5, 2023
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Dec 5, 2023
Join us for an outdoor (weather permitting) potluck lunch to celebrate Chanukkah. Featuring a Chanukkah Sing Along with Cantor Ken Jaffe and installation of the L’Dor V’Dor Board by installing officer and President of the Long Beach/Orange County Are
Chanukah Party
Southern California
Northern ARC|Emek Hailanot
Dec 6, 2023
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Dec 6, 2023
Join us for a wonderful evening of fun, games, conversation, great food, and homemade cookies and latkes as you celebrate the holiday with your Hadassah family. Everyone is invited, so bring your friends and family.
Sabra Hadassah of the Desert Chanukah Celebration
Southern California
Desert/East ARC
Dec 7, 2023
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Dec 7, 2023
Cheer on the new Sabra Hadassah of the Desert 2024 Board of Directors as they get installed into their new positions. Celebrate and honor our 2023 Annual Givers Join us for coffee, nosh, Chanukah treats and surprises.
B'yachad's Latkes & Vodka
Southern California
Northern ARC|B'yachad
Dec 14, 2023
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Dec 14, 2023
Let's celebrate the holidays and new year together! You can bring your favorite holiday cookies, we will have snacks, drinks, gift exchange and the installation of the 2024 B'yachad Board. Will also find out what Hadassah has been doing during this
Desert/East ARC
Long Beach-Orange County ARC
Long Beach-Orange County ARC|Atid
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
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|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|Miriam
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