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February 28, 2025
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
