Sha’ar HaNegev has been San Diego’s Israeli sister community for more than 25 years. This dynamic relationship fosters a mutually beneficial partnership committed to supporting each other’s strategic priorities and deepening Jewish peoplehood in both communities. 

Situated just kilometers away from the Gaza border, this peaceful region and its nearly 8,000 residents suffered the brunt of the terrorist attacks perpetrated by Hamas on October 7, 2023. Federation and San Diego continue to play a significant role in the relief and rebuilding efforts of this beloved region – a place many San Diegans consider to be their Jewish “home away from home.” LEARN MORE