Wednesday, December 27, 2017

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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Friday, December 22, 2017

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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Monday, December 18, 2017

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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Wednesday, December 13, 2017

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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Friday, December 8, 2017

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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Wednesday, December 6, 2017

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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Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Test

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Friday, November 17, 2017

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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Thursday, November 9, 2017

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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Wednesday, November 8, 2017

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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Saturday, November 4, 2017

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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Friday, November 3, 2017

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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Friday, October 27, 2017

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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Friday, October 20, 2017

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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Wednesday, October 11, 2017

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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Wednesday, October 4, 2017

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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Friday, September 29, 2017

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

Thousands of elderly Jews are receiving extra food and traditional holiday fare, including apples and honey, delivered by JDC through the IFCJ Lifeline and the Claims Conference, a major JDC partner.

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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