Archive: 2025
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
Global Shabbat
Written by Ashley Bendas, April 16, 2025
Get ready to embark on an exhilarating journey that will ignite your wanderlust! You’re invited to join us for Global Shabbat, your ticket to a cultural odyssey where you’ll connect […]
La Jolla News Nuggets: Concours d’Elegance, Holocaust memorabilia, picnic grove, ‘Talk of the Town,’ more
San Diego Union Tribune, April 15, 2025
