Archive: 2025
A Transformative Two Weeks
Written by Ashley Bendas, May 2, 2025

Shabbat Shalom from Jerusalem, Last night, I said goodbye to my companions (and new friends) who travelled with Federation to Poland for the International March of the Living, and then […]
Give Through Your Retirement Account
Written by Ashley Bendas, May 2, 2025

Use Your Required Minimum Distribution to Make a Tax-Smart Impact If you are 70½ or older, you can use your retirement savings to support the Jewish community — and realize […]
War in Israel: Update on Current Situation
Written by Ashley Bendas, April 30, 2025

April 30, 2025 – October 7 War, Day 572, 59 hostages remain in captivity Tonight begins Yom Ha’atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day. The Jewish State is celebrating amid a terrible war. Yesterday, […]
Reflections from Poland – March of the Living
Written by Ashley Bendas, April 25, 2025

Dear Friends: People have asked us why we joined Jewish Federation of San Diego’s March of the Living mission—and why we agreed to co-chair the trip. For each of us, […]
Director, Operations & Special Projects
Written by Ashley Bendas, April 25, 2025
POSITION TITLE: Director, Operations & Special ProjectsFLSA STATUS: ExemptREPORTS TO: Chief Planning and Strategy Officer (CPSO)DEPARTMENT: Community Planning BACKGROUNDJewish Federation of San Diego (JFSD) is looking for a director of […]
Women’s Philanthropy Presents: Brunch Club After Dark
Written by Ashley Bendas, April 24, 2025

An Evening of Wellness & Connection Join us for an uplifting evening of connection and inspiration, while nourishing your mind, body, and spirit. Brunch Club After Dark is more than […]
San Diego Unites: The Finest Community Coalition Launches to Promote Connection and Counter Hate
Written by jewishinsd, April 24, 2025
SAN DIEGO, CA (April 24, 2025) — In response to rising antisemitism nationally and locally leading to increased safety concerns and divisiveness, a consortium of Jewish organizations and leaders across […]
War in Israel: Update on Current Situation
Written by Ashley Bendas, April 24, 2025

April 24, 2025 – October 7 War, Day 566, 59 hostages remain in captivity Yom HaShoa 2025: As Israel commemorates Holocaust Remembrance Day today, a two-minute memorial siren sounded across the […]
From Darkness to Light: Why We Remember, Mourn, and Celebrate in This Order
Written by Ashley Bendas, April 18, 2025

Shabbat Shalom, friends, Soon – and every year around this time – the State of Israel and Jews around the world take part in a deeply emotional journey. Within the […]
3 Yamim in April: From Catastrophe through Sacrifice to Rebirth
San Diego Jewish World, April 18, 2025