MISSION STATEMENT

The Jewish Federation of San Diego County is dedicated to building a vibrant and inclusive local Jewish community and to enhancing the well being of Jews in San Diego, Israel, and throughout the world.

Guided by Jewish values, the Jewish Federation is committed to:

• Plan and implement philanthropic initiatives in order to maximize support for the local and global Jewish communities.
   
• Provide effective and visionary community-wide planning and coordination.
   
• Strengthen individual Jewish identity, personal meaning and belonging through involvement in a diverse San Diego Jewish community.
   
• Foster collaborative and respectful partnerships with synagogues and agencies to support their service to the community.
   
• Promote deep, enduring ties between San Diego and the national and global Jewish communities, especially the land, people and State of Israel.
   
• Advocate to the media, government, and public at large with respect to issues of significance to the Jewish community.
   
• Develop knowledgeable and effective leaders for the Jewish community.
   
• Emphasize and support Jewish education and culture for all age groups.