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News from across San Diego's Jewish Community

Heather Wolfson | Senior Director of Community Partnerships

The Jewish Federation of San Diego County is pleased to announce that Heather Wolfson has been appointed Senior Director of Community Partnerships. She will work closely with the CEO, Board of Directors, partners and Federation staff to implement mission-driven initiatives in three strategic…

Women's Philanthropy Hosts Good Deeds Day | March 15

 

The Women’s Philanthropy division of the Jewish Federation of San Diego County invites you to partake in Good Deeds Day, an international day of performing good deeds, celebrated by more than half a million volunteers in 50 countries all around the world!
 

There are three ways to…

Federation Stands With Copenhagen

 


The Jewish Federations of North America are shocked and grieved following yesterday’s attacks on the Krystalgade Synagogue and the cultural center in Copenhagen that has left at least two people dead - including Dan Uzan, a Jewish volunteer security guard - and others injured.

Mich…

Reflections on JFNA Solidarity Mission to Paris

By Mark Gurvis/JNS.org 
 

My early days as a Jewish Federation professional came at a time when our system was evolving away from reliance on messages of combating anti-Semitism and statements of “never again,” to one of strengthening our communities through education and meaningfu…

Welcome Lisa Kalal - Director of Women's Philanthropy

The Jewish Federation of San Diego County is pleased to announce that Lisa Kalal has joined the Federation staff as Director of Women’s Philanthropy. Lisa will lead the Women’s Philanthropy of Federation and Shalom San Diego, an initiative aimed towards connecting new residents and those…