Hadassah Southern California

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Sunday, August 9th at 11:00 am

Join us as we celebrate the anniversary of Hadassah Southern California in Los Angeles! 🎉

Enjoy inspiring speakers, a wonderful celebration, music, lunch, and so much more as we honor our rich history and look ahead to an even brighter future!!!!!

Together, we’ll recognize all that Hadassah has accomplished and all that we will continue to do to make a difference in our communities, in Israel, and around the world.

Invitation and registration information coming soon!

❤️ Hadassah: Saving Lives. Building Futures. Bringing Healing and Hope to the World.

For questions, please contact chairs. Carolyn Dunn Ormond & Cheryl Stark

Urge California Representatives to recognize Jewish Holidays.
https://hadassah.quorum.us/campaign/164016/

Hadassah members can enjoy a special partnership benefit with the world-renowned Israeli skincare brand AHAVA!

Receive 30% off your purchase, with 5% then to be donated back to Hadassah by visiting
https://www.ahava.com

Use code HADASSAH30 at checkout.
This is valid thru Aug 31st. Online only.

Treat yourself while supporting an iconic Israeli company. And supporting Hadassah❤️💙

Are you or do you know a young woman (20s-30's) in the Los Angeles area? If so join, or share with them!

Evolve Hadassah
Slip into your comfiest PJs and join the dynamic women oEvolve Hadassahah in LA on June 27th for a cozy night with a powerful purpose. Over pizza and meaningful conversation, we will explore how to navigate and respond to antisemitism with Evolve Leader and Anti-Defamation League West Division Strategic Communication Director, Sarah Nicole Martin.

This isn’t a lecture. It's a safe, supportive spaceSarah Nicole Martinsk questions, share experiences, and build confidence together.

Register Here➡️ https://west.hadassah.org/event/hsc-or-evolve-in-los-angeles-get-comfy-facing-antisemitism-together/e802687

Any questions you can also contact Estee Diamond-Morris

Last night many in Hadassah the best and most effective, meaningful ways to talk about antisemitism with Northern Area of Hadassah Southern California. This important advocacy event was lead by Joshua Burt, Regional Director for the ADL in conversation with Shari Cohen Forsythe, Advocacy Chair and Stacey Dorenfeld, Northern Area President. Today more than ever it is crucial that we have comfortable conversations about confronting antisemitism. Thank you Hadassah Northern Area for this impactful evening.

We join with Jewish community partners in standing with the San Diego Muslim community. This week, Hadassah leaders joined Jewish California in Sacramento and Jewish Federations of North America in Washington, DC to advocate against hate and increased security funding for houses of worship and community institutions.

Mother’s Day and Hadassah go hand in hand.

You do not need to be a biological mother to celebrate and take pride in the work we do every day. Hadassah’s most profound Mother’s Day story is rooted in the legacy of our legendary founder, Henrietta Szold. Though she had no biological children, she is remembered as the “Mother of Israel,” and Israel’s modern Mother’s Day, now Family Day, was established on the anniversary of her passing.

Her legacy of compassion, healing, rescue, and resilience remains at the heart of Hadassah’s mission. Today, we proudly continue Henrietta’s work and honor the many ways women nurture, lead, support, and strengthen our communities.

On this Mother’s Day, I celebrate all of you—whether you are honoring yourself, your mother, your children, or the loved ones who have shaped your life.
Wishing you a beautiful and meaningful Mother’s Day.
Lots of Love,

Lisa Hoffman
HSC President

What a great gift to give someone this Mother's Day! We have this specialized Mother's Day Online Gift form that you can use:

https://go.hadassah.org/giftmom

Do you know women in their 20-40s years old? Do they know about Hadassah & Evolve?

Discover Evolve Hadassah:

What They Do:

Build community, foster connection, and empower women to take meaningful action.

Who They Serve: Women ready to shape Hadassah’s future, seeking friendship, purpose, and impact.

Why It Matters: To ensure Hadassah’s mission thrives and continues to change lives for generations to come.

If have questions contact [email protected]

Although not a Hadassah program, I thought this is something worth sharing. This program put on by the Simon Weisenthal Center addresses modern antisemitism. Please check it out. 💙Lisa

Reclaiming the Jewish Story with Ben M Freeman In conversation with SWC’s Vlad Khaykin—a subject in Ben’s groundbreaking new book proving Jewish indigeneity to Israel—Ben will share fascinating research and perspective on how modern hatred of Jews can only be overcome by unshakable connections and commitments to Jewish identity, values a...