Archive: 2025
Inside Jewish Italy: Young Adults Explore History, Heritage, and Connection
Written by jewishinsd, January 17, 2025

By Julie Gordon, Community Planning Manager November 2024, 17 young adults from San Diego embarked on a transformative journey to explore Jewish life in Italy through Federation’s partnership with JDC Entwine. […]
Operation Iron Swords Update 1/16
Written by Ashley Bendas, January 16, 2025

Last night, the government in Qatar announced that after 15 months of fighting, a deal has been reached between Israel and Hamas, mediated by the United States, Qatar, and Egypt. […]
American Jewish Reactions to Ceasefire: Pleased But Cautious
San Diego Jewish World, January 15, 2025
San Diego’s Jewish and Palestinian communities say ceasefire is just the beginning
ABC 10News San Diego, January 15, 2025
Hostage Release Deal Reached in Israel
Written by jewishinsd, January 15, 2025

Dear friends, Today’s news of the ceasefire and hostage release deal in Isarel is both a welcome relief, and a sign of much more work to come. We are especially […]
Lion of Judah Civil Rights Mission (2025)
Written by Annette Bernier, January 12, 2025

In January 2025, San Diego’s Lions of Judah embarked on a transformative journey through the heart of the Civil Rights Movement, visiting Montgomery, Birmingham, and Selma. Walking across the Edmund […]
Major Donor Mission to India, Spring 2026
Written by Annette Bernier, January 12, 2025

February 14-26, 2026 – Jews of the Raj: Exploring Faith and Culture in India is an exclusive immersive experience being curated especially for our Major Donors. This journey offers a rare opportunity […]
Community Mission to Israel, May 2027
Written by Annette Bernier, January 10, 2025

In May 2023, over 220 members of our San Diego Jewish community joined Federation’s inaugural CommUNITY Trip to Israel. From exploring historic sites to connecting with the local Jewish community […]
Operation Iron Swords Update 1/9
Written by jewishinsd, January 9, 2025

Julie Platt, Jewish Federations of North America’s Chair of the Board of Trustees, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Honor, Israel’s highest civilian award, by President Isaac Herzog last night. Gaza and […]
Moishe House
Written by Annette Bernier, January 7, 2025

Fueled by the demand for peer-led, home-based programming from Jewish young adults and their Jewish communities, Moishe House is a global leader of Jewish life for young adults.