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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A Star-Studded Luncheon thanking San Diego Annual Givers and Major Donors and Honoring Fanny Krasner Lebovits
Southern California
San Diego ARC
Sep 11, 2022
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Sep 11, 2022
Hadassah San Diego presents a Star-Studded Luncheon to recognize its Annual Givers and Major Donors and to honor Fanny Krasner Lebovits on the celebration of her 100th birthday and service to Hadassah.
Skirball Tour - 'I'll Have What She's Having:' The Jewish Deli
Southern California
Metro ARC|Lev Eisha
Sep 11, 2022
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Sep 11, 2022
More than a place to get a meal, the Jewish deli is a community forged in food. Join us for an informative tour of the exhibition ‘I’ll Have What She’s Having’: The Jewish Deli at the Skirball Cultural Center.
Cooking with Chocolate
Southern California
Northern ARC|B'yachad
Sep 13, 2022
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Sep 13, 2022
Enjoy a hands-on cooking class where Judi will teach you how to enjoy chocolate in every part of your meal. You will learn a salad dressing, a savory meat dish and dessert. The class should be 2 hours and you will get to sample all the dishes.
"We've Got You Covered" - Safety Tips and Tactical Moves taught by Security Expert, Michael Grant
Southern California
Sep 14, 2022
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Sep 14, 2022
Hadassah's Next Generation Leaders welcome you to a fun and informative get-together as we support the incredible work of Hadassah! Please pass this link on to friends! Bring your favorite beverage to share!
Jewish Genealogy with Randol Schoenberg
Southern California
Metro ARC|Adira
Sep 18, 2022
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Sep 18, 2022
Adira Hadassah is excited to host world renowned attorney and Geni curator, E. Randol (Randy) Schoenberg, for an interactive discussion and workshop on Jewish Genealogy. We encourage you to bring your laptops as Wi-Fi will be available.
Annual Giving at Underwood Farms
Southern California
Northern ARC|K'helah Shel Nashim
Oct 12, 2022
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Oct 12, 2022
All annual givers and women who would like to learn about becoming an annual giver are welcome to join us for a memorable morning at Underwood Farms.Come learn all about our local farm and pick fall vegetables.
“Shake Your Lulav” Celebrate Sukkot 2022 & BLC Luncheon (Bagels, Lox & Cream Cheese)
Southern California
Metro ARC|Sharon
Oct 16, 2022
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Oct 16, 2022
Sharon Group of Hadassah Presents: “Shake Your Lulav” Celebrate Sukkot 2022 & BLC Luncheon (Bagels, Lox & Cream Cheese) - Join Us In-Person!
L’Chaim to Our Youth, Our Future
Southern California
Long Beach-Orange County ARC
Oct 23, 2022
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Oct 23, 2022
Thanking our Annual Givers and Supporters - Join us for wine tasting and cocktails, featuring an informative presentation from Yarden Kosher wines' Kosher Wine Consultant Bill Henry.
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