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Childcare Workers are Heroes Too

When we imagine our local heroes, we visualize the brave women and men running into danger while everyone else is running away. We think of Doctors, Nurses, EMTs, Police, and Firefighters, but many forget to include our local childcare workers. They have been asked to work on the frontlines …

Israel’s Changing Policies in the West Bank – Insightful Resources

Unlike what we anticipated would happen on July 1, 2020, the government of Israel didn’t pursue the plan of applying Israeli sovereignty on parts of the West Bank.  The plan is also known as unilateral annexation. “Annexation” is used in the mainstream media to describe what Israeli…

Ignite Purpose and Passion at Brunch Club

On Thursday, August 6th at 10:30 AM, join Women's Philanthropy for a fulfilling virtual morning of connection and conversation. During the session, participants will meet three exceptional young leaders dedicated to bettering our community and changing the world. Together, we will build a …

SDJTI Making an Impact One Book at a Time

To create a safe space for parents and educators to discuss current topics affecting families, especially those with teenagers, last summer the San Diego Jewish Teen Initiative (SDJTI) launched its first Health and Wellness Book Club. Our local Jewish community was invited to join the 50-me…

Take Your Leadership to the Next Level with Yesod

Powered by the Pauline Foster Women’s Philanthropy Leadership Institute and facilitated by Rabbi Yael Ridberg and Heather Wolfson, Yesod merges Judaic text study, leadership theory, and experiential application. Yesod is designed to nurture and develop empowered and skilled leaders while…