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.

In celebration of Tu B'Shevat, we will be volunteering with the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy. We will be helping them plant native species. Non-Hadassah friends are encouraged to join us! Gloves, supplies, and tools will be provided
Join us for a fascinating presentation to hear an amazing story of interfaith unity and survival. Featuring Shoshana Brower, a social justice activist who has spent years working to improve the lives of diverse communities.
Bring a pupu to share and your story of coming to Hawaii. Join us to welcome new and returning winter visitors who will share when they first came to Hawaii, and our Hawaii full-time residents will tell how they came to reside in the Aloha State.
Celebrate Galentine’s with Hadassah Evolve at Galentine’s & Grapes! Spend the evening crafting, sipping wine, enjoying pizza and chocolate fondue, and connecting with Jewish women in their 20s & 30s. Come comfy in your PJ's.
Please join Bat Shemesh Hadassah in welcoming Rob Hicks from the ADL San Diego. Rob helps train leaders in our community to navigate challenging conversations about antisemitism.
Hadassah Hawaii's most popular annual event in Kailua! An opportunity you don’t want to miss! Connect with new friends and old, as we gather for a delicious potluck dairy/parve brunch to celebrate Women's Heart Health and support Hadassah Hospitals.
An informative and engaging evening focused on heart health and women’s wellness featuring certified nutritionist Shellee Dyne. Learn about heart-healthy eating, taste foods you can easily prepare at home and take home practical recipes.
KSN invites you to our annual Game Day event. We’ll have fun, raise money to buy a portable ventilator for the Gandel Rehabilitation Center, bid on valuable silent auction items, have opportunity drawings, and enjoy a light brunch.
Evolve Kadima, the group of women in their 40's and 50's will be hosting a meaningful afternoon of creating custom journal covers, using laser cuttings provided by renowned local artist Erna Van Dyk. Light snacks will be provided.
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.
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
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