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 our special program featuring Lori Openden, "Tales of a Female Hollywood Casting Director." A great speaker you won’t want to miss! Mark your calendars and RSVP! Doors open at 6:30pm for coffee and nosh. Program begins at 7pm.
Enjoy an elevated evening including a full dinner, a special keynote speaker from Israel, along with our signature vodka drinks, latkes, photo booth and exciting auction! Gather with your friends for a memorable evening you won’t want to miss.
Join us for a hands-on evening in a relaxed, fun atmosphere where we’ll show you step-by-step how to design a beautiful Hanukkah art piece—no experience necessary. Connect with friends and take home a centerpiece you'll be proud of!
Join us for a special intergenerational Hadassah gathering where treasures, recipes, and stories travel from one generation to the next. Bring a treasure. Share a story, Make a connection. Let's keep our traditions traveling.
Join a fun-filled Paint and Sip fundraiser! Enjoy an afternoon of creativity, drinks, snacks and great company while supporting Hadassah. No painting experience needed - just bring your friends, sip a cool drink, and let your inner artist shine!
Enjoy an evening of Mah Jongg and Chanukkah-inspired desserts. Players of every skill level, from beginners to experts, are welcome, though no lessons will be offered. If you'd like to learn, sign up to come and watch!
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.
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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