Archive: 2025
Operation Iron Swords Update 3/13/25
Written by Ashley Bendas, March 13, 2025

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

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, 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

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

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