This is the Southern California chapter of Hadassah, a woman's volunteer Zionist organization. The group's mission is to strengthen America's partnership with Israel, to ensure Jewish continuity and to enhance the quality of American-Jewish life through education, youth programs, health awareness and personal enrichment. Activities, events and fundraisers are held throughout the year. Membership is available annually or for a lifetime, and men are accepted as Associate members.
The Hadassah organization counts more than 8,000 members in 26 different chapters among Los Angeles, San Gabriel Valley, and Pomona Valley in its membership base. The Beverly Hills Chapter was established in 1938, 26 years after the original founding of the organization. The current location was dedicated in 1991 with a grant from the Mark Taper Foundation, since Amelia Taper was an active member of Hadassah.
For more information about the group, visit the Southern California Hadassah Web site.
Established in 1929, this Beverly Hills fixture offers its members excellent tennis facilities and the rewarding camaraderie that comes with private club membership. Lessons from top professionals, private matches and tournaments (like the annual Calcutta match) are the focal points of this club's activities. The vintage décor at the club lends an atmosphere of timelessness to the clubhouse and grounds.
The Beverly Hills Tennis Club currently counts 150 people in its membership roster. Prospective members must be sponsored by an existing member, and upon approval by the membership committee, new members must pay a $20,000 entrance fee. Thereafter, monthly dues of $375 must be paid at the end of each month.
This is the private office and studio for Jacques Sandjian, a jeweler. This studio is located on the second floor of this office and retail strip of shops. Sandjian is a gem broker who buys/sells gems, jewelry and watches to private clients and businesses. He offers free appraisals and is known for its professional customer service. His original designs are made of gold and silver and gemstones that are used include emeralds, rubies, sapphires, tanzanite, topaz and opals. He is also used as a consultant by banks, lawyers and auction houses who wish to have jewelry valued, appraised and registered.
Founded in 1916, the Beverly Hills Women's Club is committed to furthering art, intellect, social grace and philanthropy. The club's fundraising efforts support children and the homeless, as well as the L.A. Conservancy, a local historic preservation society.
For members, workshops frequently take place on various subjects, including wine, cooking, dance, flower arranging and gardening. The group also hosts lectures, games such as mahjong and bridge, banquets and book clubs.
In addition to membership fees, participation in activities requires pre-paid registration for each event, ranging from approximately $25 to $50 or more.
