Archive: 2026
The Courage to Lead: Reflections from Cabinet Retreat
Written by Ashley Bendas, August 21, 2026
By Leah Nierman Attending my first National Young Leadership Cabinet Retreat was an incredibly meaningful way to begin this new chapter of my leadership journey. As a proud San Diego […]
‘Mosaic,’ for Jews 25-40, launched under Jewish Federation auspices
San Diego Jewish World, August 14, 2026
The work of our hands
Written by Ashley Bendas, August 14, 2026
Dear Friends, Today, we mark the first day of the Hebrew month of Elul and our season of spiritual reflection. The 40 days between Rosh Chodesh Elul and Yom Kippur […]
Update from Israel: U.S. and Iran continue negotiations
Written by Ashley Bendas, August 6, 2026
August 6, 2026 Prepared by and sent from Jewish Federations of North America’s Israel Office Iran Gaza and the West Bank Lebanon Elections and Politics in Israel Other Developments For Further Reading
August, 2026 | Just Wait and You Will See | Federation at 90
Giving Back Magazine, August 5, 2026
