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Jewish Federation of San Diego's statement on slain hostages

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 […]


Hostage Release Deal Reached in Israel

January 15, 2025

From the desk of Heidi Gantwerk

Dear friends, Today’s news of the ceasefire and hostage release deal in Isarel is both a welcome relief, and a sign of much more work to come. We are especially […]


Juli Bear to Receive 2025 Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland Award

June 24, 2024

Juli Bear

Jewish Federation of San Diego lay leader Juli Bear is being honored with the 2025 Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland Award for her extraordinary involvement in the local Jewish community. Recipients of the prestigious, […]


Federation Hosts First Jewish Youth & Teen Wellness Summit

April 25, 2024

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On April 14, 2024, Jewish Federation of San Diego, in collaboration with the Jewish Federations of North America’s BeWell program, hosted a transformative event: the first-ever “Jewish Youth & Teen […]


Iranian attack on Israel: Message from Heidi Gantwerk & David Bark

April 14, 2024

From the desk of Heidi Gantwerk

Friends, A few days ago, Heidi wrote to you from Sha’ar HaNegev following our second Solidarity Mission as Israeli artillery in Gaza boomed in the background. We spent four intense […]


Supporting Students on UCSD Campus

March 6, 2024

Media StatementMarch 6, 2024 Supporting Students on UCSD CampusHeidi Gantwerk, President & CEO, Jewish Federation of San Diego Today’s planned protest at USCD, which is being messaged as the largest […]


Jewish Federation of San Diego Responds to Tragedy in El Cajon

March 1, 2024

Media StatementMarch 1, 2024 Jewish Federation of San Diego Responds to Tragedy in El Cajon “We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of a member of our Jewish community […]


Over 300 San Diegans Attend Antisemitism Symposium

February 8, 2024

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Event Hosted by American Jewish Committee & Jewish Federation of San Diego On Sunday, February 4, more than 300 people gathered for an impactful event hosted by American Jewish Committee (AJC) San […]


Jewish Federation Welcomes First Courageous Leadership Initiative Cohorts

January 31, 2024

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The events of October 7 have changed our world here in San Diego, in Israel, and for the entire global Jewry. The enormous challenges we face require courageous leadership anchored […]

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