By Jordan Fruchtman
We need to change the way we help Jews in their 20’s grow as leaders – or better yet, as community builders.
In today’s lexicon, leader has become overly ambiguous. By contrast, a community builder is someone who brings people together around a common interest o…
By Rabbi Ben Kamin
ENCINITAS, California — There was nothing physically imposing about Lou Dunst—a cherubic, dignified man with a sweet smile yet deep sorrowful eyes. At times, when he walked slowly by, it seemed that a stiff breeze could knock him down. But then you realized tha…
This longstanding transatlantic Partnership between Sha'ar Hanegev on the Gaza border and the San Diego Jewish community has proven itself in moments of security crisis as well as in calmer moments. We've developed friendly personal relationships between thousands of West Coast residents a…
This past Thursday, over 60 young adults came together for the ultimate Birthright reunion: Birthright Alumni Day at Petco Park. The event is the first of its kind, bringing together young adults who have shared a common experience in Israel. NextGen teamed up with the Padres to offer disc…
