Archive: 2025


Operation Iron Swords Update 3/13/25

Written by Ashley Bendas, March 13, 2025

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Listen to this recording of Jewish Federations’ Chair Julie Platt speaking on Jewish Crossroads, a podcast presented by the Jewish People Policy Institute. In an interview with senior Israeli journalist Tamar Ish Shalom, Julie […]


Celebrate Israel: Yom HaAtzmaut Music Festival

Written by Ashley Bendas, March 10, 2025

Celebrate Israel: Yom HaAztmaut Music Festival

Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of Israel’s 77th Independence Day (Yom HaAtzmaut) in San Diego! This year, Jewish Federation of San Diego, the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, and […]


Yom HaZikaron

Written by Ashley Bendas, March 10, 2025

Yom HaZikaron 2025

Yom HaZikaron, Israel’s Day of Remembrance, is a time to honor and pay tribute to fallen soldiers and victims of terrorism. As Israel continues to endure one of the most […]


Yom HaShoah: Community Holocaust Commemoration

Written by Ashley Bendas, March 10, 2025

Yom HaShoah 2025 Community Commemoration

Join Jewish Federation of San Diego and the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center for a powerful afternoon of remembrance, reflection, and action – because the responsibility to bear witness is […]


Federation Chairman Visits Israel — Just Because

San Diego Jewish World, March 7, 2025


War in Israel: Update on Current Situation 3/7

Written by Ashley Bendas, March 6, 2025

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March 6, 2025 – October 7 War, Day 517, 59 hostages remain in captivity Ceasefire Agreement Hostages IDF Report on October 7 Other Developments For Further Reading


Creative and Content Manager

Written by Annette Bernier, February 28, 2025

POSITION TITLE: Creative and Content ManagerFLSA STATUS: ExemptREPORTS TO: Senior Director of Marketing & PRDEPARTMENT: Marketing BACKGROUNDJewish Federation of San Diego (JFSD) is looking for a mid-level marketing professional and copywriter to serve as […]


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Written by Annette Bernier, February 28, 2025

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Operation Iron Swords Update 2/27

Written by jewishinsd, February 27, 2025

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An entire nation grieved as yesterday’s funeral for Shiri, Ariel and Kfir Bibas took place in Israel. And overnight, four additional bodies of hostages were returned to Israel. “In this […]


Jewish Federation of San Diego's statement on slain hostages

Written by jewishinsd, February 27, 2025

Today, Jewish Federations mourn and pray for the families of Itzik Elgarat, Tsahi Idan, Shlomo Mantzur, and Ohad Yahalomi, all taken hostage from their safe rooms and homes in a […]

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