Get to Know Chef Michael Solomonov at OPTIONS 2018

OPTIONS 2018 is right around the corner! In addition to honoring the amazing leadership…

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e-Jewish Philanthropy Top Ten 2017

In case you missed any, here – based on site analytics, and in alphabetical order – are…

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Give a Little Gelt

Want to make a tax-deductible gift in 2017? When you make a donation to Federation…

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Get to Know Your Options Co-Chairs

OPTIONS is almost here! Get to know our incredible co-chairs (from left to right),…

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Torah on Tap – Where Everyone Knows Your Name

Yoni Levinger, Torah on Tap leader

Community is a feeling. It is the sense that you…

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Lemon Olive Oil Cake and Other Creative Ways to Use Oil this Chanukah

On Hanukkah, we celebrate the miracle of how a small amount of olive oil — enough to…

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Beyond 10 days: the Long-term Impact of Birthright Israel

The Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies has released Beyond 10 days: Parents,…

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JDC Chanukah Celebrations Bring Out Thousands From Former Soviet Union

 A young student at Odessa Beit Grand JCC Chanukah-themed program. Photo courtesy…

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This Chanukah, Do Good Everywhere. From Anywhere

It’s Chanukah! You’re in the kitchen frying up latkes. Lighting the menorah. Giving out…

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San Diego Emergency Response Update

In times of crisis, the San Diego Jewish community shows our true strength. 

Over…

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JFNA Supports Jerusalem as Israel's Capital

On Wednesday, December 6, The Jewish Federations of North America issued a media…

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An Important Statement from Jewish Federations of North America

Today, The Jewish Federations of North America issued a media statement following President…

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Birthright Israel Expands Eligibility to Include 27 to 32 Year Olds

For the first time since its founding, a limited number of Birthright Israel trip…

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2017 Pomegranate Luncheon

        Stacie Bresler-Reinstein, Betzy Lynch & Lynn Waldman-Flax enjoying the Pomegranate…

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PJ Library Launches PJ Library Radio

San Diego Women’s Philanthropy board member, and PJ library grandma, Karla Silver,…

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Israel a Love Story?

These pages provide the best forum for following the evolution of Jewish communal…

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Teaching Lessons from the Holocaust on Kristallnacht

On November 9, 1938, the windows of thousands of Jewish places of business were smashed…

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Test

TEST

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Happy Thanksgiving

On Thursday, Jews, along with fellow Americans across the United States, will celebrate…

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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg to be Honord With Lifetime Achievement Award

By Shoshana Kranish

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will travel to…

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San Diego Strong at the 2017 GA

Led by Andrea Feinswog, a cohort of 38 enthusiastic community leaders and staff members…

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A Taste of New York Delivered to Your Door

Deli lovers rejoice! Katz's legendary pastrami, corned beef and Jewish deli classics…

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Join the Lawrence Family JCC and JFS for HAMILTON

Join the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center and Jewish Family Service for a…

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Disaster Relief Update

Responding to disasters is an important part of Federations' and JFNA's work. Our…

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A Special Invitation From Lori Polin, Kira Finkenberg and Britney Ewing

We are excited to announce that OPTIONS will take place on Sunday, January 21, 2018…

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Natalie Portman honored in Israel with 'Jewish Nobel Prize'

By JOSEF FEDERMAN

JERUSALEM (AP) — Natalie Portman has been awarded Israel’s 2018…

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JCC Association of North America Announces New Board Chair, Gary Jacobs

NEW YORK –San Diego philanthropist Gary Jacobs will assume the chairmanship of JCC…

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An Evening to Remember - The Men's Event 2017

On Thursday, November 2, more than 700 men gathered at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines…

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Community Connection Program Celebrates One Year

Did you know that Federation has a program to help people connect to the San Diego…

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Netanyahu to Appear via Satellite at Jewish Federations’ General Assembly

(JTA) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address the Jewish Federations of North…

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The Challenges Facing Israel Today With Ron Dermer

On Wednesday, October 25th, 600 San Diegans gathered at Congregation Beth El to hear…

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Please Join Us as an Options Table Captain

We are excited to announce that OPTIONS will take place on Sunday, January 21, 2018…

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Shabbat San Diego Challah Bakes Sizzles

NextGen Board Chair, Simone Abelsohn, orchestrated another incredibly successful…

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Your Federation Dollars Making a Difference for Jewish Teens

Maimonides teaches that there are eight levels of tzedakah and the ascent up each…

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Mayor Announces Expansion of Safe Parking Program

From the Desk of Jewish Family Services

By Jewish We are incredibly thankful to…

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Jewish Population in Ireland Rises by 30%

Grafton Street, a main shopping street in the center of Dublin, Ireland. Photo…

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Shabbat San Diego is Almost Here

When the sun goes down on October 27th, another week will have gone by and it'll be…

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One Happy Camper Grant Program Returns

 

Start your child’s “summer of a lifetime” at Jewish overnight camp. From ziplines…

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2017 Emergency Relief Fund

The past few weeks have wreaked devastation and catastrophic damage, causing trauma…

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A Conversation with Ron Dermer

We are proud to welcome Ron Dermer, Israel's Ambassador to the United States, to San…

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Register Now for the General Assembly 2017

The GA brings together Federation volunteer leaders and professionals from across the…

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Beer, Barbeque & Brotherhood - Register NOW for the Men's Event

Join us for the largest annual gathering of Jewish men in San Diego. Enjoy an evening…

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Plug Into Shabbat San Diego - Register Now!

Shabbat San Diego is Almost Here! 

Together with 1,200 cities in 95 countries around…

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Chag Sameach

Chag sameach! Wishing you a joyful Sukkot.

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Giving Back Magazine Features NYLC Members

San Diego National Young Leadership Cabinet (NYLC) members Jonathan Aires,…

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24 Hours in Houston

I honestly had no idea what to expect. Would the roads still be flooded? Is it…

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City Council Unanimously Approves UC San Diego Hillel

 

After more than two hours of debate and public testimony, the Glickman Hillel…

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The Collective Isn't Dead and Houston is the Proof

 

Saturday night in Houston, Texas. As we ushered out the Shabbat and recited the…

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G'mar Chatima Tova!

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Optimism Amid Tragedy: Jewish Agency Shlichim in Houston

Hurricane Harvey caused immense damage in the Houston area, and the Jewish population…

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Natalia Finds Miracles in Simple Gifts this New Year

At Rosh Hashanah, Natalia B., a 63-year-old widow in Sumy, Ukraine, reminds us that…

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Pluralism and Pride

As the first openly gay rabbi to lead a Masorti (Conservative) synagogue in Israel,…

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