Dear Community,

Shalom and Happy Chanukah!

Michael has just returned from an eye-opening and inspiring trip to Israel to visit our 'family' in Sha’ar HaNegev, and we’re thrilled to report the generosity of the San Diego Jewish community has already made a huge impact on their lives. Your dollars are in action rebuilding communities, comforting suffering children, and providing aid to those in need.

Locally, your generosity is empowering our NextGeners to connect young adults through unprecedented charity events — building tomorrow’s Jewish San Diego.

Last month, we attended JFNA’s General Assembly in Washington DC, where Jews from around the world, representing the entire political spectrum, met to discuss issues facing Israel and our global Jewish community. It was inspiring to be surrounded by thousands of Jewish innovators, thinkers, and doers, all coming together for a common goal — more exciting news to come!

This Chanukah, as we gather with our families to light the menorah, we are thankful to you for your generosity. Your gift to Federation is also providing light, brightening the lives of Jews in need here in San Diego, in Israel, and around the world.

For that, we are extremely thankful.

Happy Chanukah and Chag Sameach!