Category: Federation News


Jewish Federations Respond to International Court of Justice Ruling

January 26, 2024

Today’s ruling by the International Court of Justice, while deeply flawed, affirms Israel’s right to continue defending itself from ongoing attacks by Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis following the horrific […]


A Note to the Jewish Community

July 28, 2023

From the desk of Heidi Gantwerk

To Our Community Members: We strongly condemn the antisemitic comments made by a commissioner at the San Diego County Leon Williams Human Rights Commission (HRC) meeting on July 18. Antisemitism has ramped up […]


Update on Israeli Military Operation in Jenin – July 5

July 5, 2023

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July 5, 2023 Dear Friends, Following a difficult day in Israel, Israeli troops have withdrawn from Jenin, signaling the end of the two-day IDF operation there. One Israeli soldier was […]


Celebrating the Richness and Diversity of Our Jewish Community

June 9, 2023

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Dear Friends, Our last day of the CommUNITY Trip to Israel found us at Anu, The Museum of the Jewish People. This incredible museum shares the story of the Jewish […]


Welcome Home and Shabbat Shalom

May 19, 2023

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My Friends, Today marks two weeks since we gathered to bring in Shabbat in Jerusalem. The joyful vision of you all, dressed in white, sitting together on the steps of […]


A Life Changing Trip, Shabbat Shalom

May 12, 2023

A life changing trip to Israel

Dear Friends, After an unforgettable CommUNITY Trip to Israel–truly the trip of a lifetime–a group of us headed to the airport this morning, with alerts pinging on our phones and […]


What need do you have for tomorrow?

April 21, 2023

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Dear Friends, I am writing to you from the airport in Greensboro, North Carolina, where I am currently hoping the weather in Chicago lets up and I can get back […]


Update on the Situation in Israel

January 29, 2023

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Statement from Jewish Federations of North America Jewish Federations were horrified by the string of terror attacks that took place in Israel over the weekend. In the most deadly attack, […]


San Diego Jewish Communal Leaders Response to Roe v. Wade

July 18, 2022

From the desk of Heidi Gantwerk

Dear Friends,  Jewish Federation of San Diego County believes in klal ysrael, Jewish peoplehood, and every day we appreciate the diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and practices in our community.  We […]

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