By Alan Gill, CEO of American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC)
Despite a fragile ceasefire between the Ukrainian government and separatist forces, news of violence is once again making headlines with major fighting near Donetsk. And yet the humanitarian toll of this crisis – i…
On Sunday, May 17th, more than 200 Jewish San Diegans went out to the ball game for Jewish Community Day at Petco Park. The full day of fun kicked off with free Kosher hotdogs, Padres giveaways, and live entertainment by Craig Parks. In the afternoon, the crowd headed into the ballpark to …
By Elisheva Green - Executive Director - Friendship Circle San Diego
An enthusiastic full house of Friends of Friendship Circle was welcomed by Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein, founder of the San Diego Friendship Circle. Representing the San Diego Jewish Federation, President and CEO, Michael Son…
By Helene Held - Executive Director - House of Israel
What could be better than an afternoon at Balboa Park celebrating Israel? The House of Israel hosted an enthusiastic crowd when it celebrated Israel at its 67th annual "Lawn Program" on May 31.
Mouth-watering Kosher falafel, Israeli …
As conflict in Ukraine continues and its economy nears total collapse, thousands of Ukrainian Jews now find themselves destitute and in need of basic necessities. Of these, the most vulnerable are young families and the elderly, who make up a majority of the country’s population.
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