April, 2024
Four Jewish San Diegans Reflect on Their Mission to Israel
San Diego Jewish World, April 4, 2024
Lions of Judah celebrate Jewish philanthropy at La Jolla lunch
La Jolla Light, April 1, 2024
Volunteering and Listening with the Heart in Israel
San Diego Jewish World, April 1, 2024
March, 2024
A Word From Your Federation: Empowered Jewish Women: Leading the Way with Compassion and Collective Impact
San Diego Jewish World, March 27, 2024
Injection of Purim Joy So Needed in Our Lives
San Diego Jewish World, March 22, 2024
Opinion: My family hosted students from Israel. Here’s what we taught each other.
San Diego Tribune, March 19, 2024
Shaping Our Jewish Future Together
San Diego Jewish World, March 15, 2024
San Diego Jewish Academy Hosts 140 Israeli Students from San Diego's Sister City Sha'ar Hanegev
Del Mar Times, March 11, 2024
Israel-Diaspora Jewish Unity Showcased with SDJA's Hosting Sha'ar Hanegev Teens
San Diego Jewish World, March 8, 2024
San Diego families host 130 Israeli students from sister city Sha%u2019ar Hanegev
CBS 8, March 8, 2024
Jewish communities, leaders connect Israeli students with host students
ABC 10 News San Diego, March 5, 2024
California students, Israeli peers share a moment for Jewish peoplehood
Jewish News Syndicate, March 7, 2024
San Diego Jewish Community Hosts Israeli Students Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict
BNN, March 5, 2024
Mexico City Jews Not Just Affiliated; they Are Part of a Kehilla
San Diego Jewish World, March 1, 2024
February, 2024
Our Shtetl San Diego County: Helping Israeli Hostages and Protecting the Local Jewish Community
San Diego Jewish World, February 29, 2024
A Word from Your Federation: Benefits of Immersive Travel Demonstrated During Mission to Mexico City
San Diego Jewish World, February 28, 2024
Federation Delineates Its Aid to Sha’ar Hanegev, Israel
San Diego Jewish World, February 28, 2024
The Jewish Stories that We Tell
San Diego Jewish World, February 9, 2024
Jewish Communal Leaders: Remain Hopeful While Combating Antisemitism
San Diego Jewish World, February 8, 2024
Israel-Gaza Update from the Jewish Federation of San Diego
San Diego Jewish World, February 6, 2024
Symposium Told a New Strategy Needed to Combat Antisemitism
San Diego Jewish World, February 4, 2024
Federation 360
Giving Back Magazine, February 1, 2024
January, 2024
Remembering the Holocaust on the Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau
San Diego Jewish World, January 26, 2024
Our Shtetl San Diego County: A Jewish Calendar of Local Events
San Diego Jewish World, January 23, 2024
Commemorating 100 Days Since Oct. 7th’s ‘Black Sabbath’
San Diego Jewish World, January 12, 2014
The Israel-Hamas War: An Update from the Jewish Federation of San Diego
San Diego Jewish World, January 11, 2024
San Diego's 2023/2024 Top Women of Influence
SD Metro Magazine, January 10, 2024
Six Jewish temples across San Diego County receive bomb threat
Encinitas Advocate, January 3, 2024
Jewish organization talks handling rise in threats at local synagogues
ABC 10News, January 3, 2024
Jewish organization talks handling rise in threats at local synagogues
ABC 10News, January 3, 2024
Six San Diego synagogues targeted in bogus bomb threats
CBS 8, January 3, 2024
Synagogues in Carlsbad, Encinitas targeted by bogus bomb threats
The Coast News, January 3, 2024
San Diego Area Synagogues Targeted By Bogus Bomb Threats
San Diego Patch, January 3, 2024
6 San Diego area synagogues among dozens targeted by fake threats in California
NBC 7 San Diego, January 3, 2024
California synagogues targeted by hoax bomb threats
KOGO AM 600, January 3, 2024
Six Reform Congregations in San Diego County Receive Fake Bomb Threats
San Diego Jewish World, January 3, 2024
Six Jewish temples across San Diego County receive bomb threat
San Diego Union-Tribune, January 2, 2024
Six San Diego Synagogues, 91 Statewide Targeted by Bogus Bomb Threats
Times of San Diego, January 2, 2024
December, 2023
Jewish Federation Chair David Bark Reviews 2023
San Diego Jewish World, December 29, 2023
Local Jewish community leaders visit San Diego’s sister city in Israel
San Diego Union-Tribune, December 26, 2023
Season of Giving: Jewish Federation Seeks Donations
San Diego Union-Tribune, December 24, 2023
Jewish Federation Hosts Congressmembers and Staff
San Diego Jewish World, December 22, 2023
Stronger Together: Reflections from San Diego's Solidarity Mission to Israel
L'Chaim Magazine, December 18, 2023
Among Jewish Americans, a ‘quiet middle’ has growing qualms over the war in Gaza
Jewish Telegraphic Agency, December 17, 2023
‘No words’ for destruction from Hamas attacks, San Diego Federation head says
Jewish News Syndicate, December 11, 2023
Jewish community holding public event Sunday to discuss challenges facing community
San Diego Daily Transcript, December 8, 2023
First Full Day of Hanukkah
ABC 10News, December 8, 2023
Hanukkah celebrations starting amid Israel-Hamas war
NBC 7 San Diego, December 6, 2023
Study: San Diego’s 100k strong Jewish population aging, diversifying
San Diego Downtown News, December 1, 2023
Comprehensive San Diego Jewish Community Study Poses Challenges and Opportunities
San Diego Jewish Journal, December 1, 2023
Dignity Grows
Giving Back Magazine, December 1, 2023
November, 2023
Reflections From Federation’s Solidarity Mission to Israel
San Diego Jewish World, November 29, 2023
Study: San Diego’s Jewish Community Numbers 100,000 and Is Increasingly Diverse
Times of San Diego, November 29, 2023
Survey of San Diego’s growing Jewish community paints optimistic portrait but reveals challenges
San Diego Union-Tribune, November 28, 2023
Survey of San Diego’s growing Jewish community paints optimistic portrait but reveals challenges
Del Mar Times, November 28, 2023
Survey of San Diego’s growing Jewish community paints optimistic portrait but reveals challenges
Rancho Santa Fe Review, November 28, 2023
Survey of San Diego’s growing Jewish community paints optimistic portrait but reveals challenges
Encinitas Advocate, November 28, 2023
A Blueprint for Our Future
L'Chaim Magazine, November 26, 2023
San Diegans react to group of hostages released from Gaza on first day of truce
NBC 7 San Diego, November 24, 2023
‘Being a teacher right now is hard,’ says San Diego primary-school educator
San Diego Jewish World, November 22, 2023
‘Being a teacher right now is hard,’ says San Diego primary-school educator
Jewish News Syndicate, November 17, 2023
‘Community Gathering + Conversation’ explores a pivotal moment to be Jewish in San Diego
Jewish News Syndicate, November 14, 2023
Jewish Federation of San Diego brings family who escaped Hamas attacks for a visit
Fox 5 San Diego, November 10, 2023
Beginning to heal in San Diego, Israeli survivor of Hamas attack recounts terror. ‘Your blood just freezes.’
San Diego Union-Tribune, November 10, 2023
Israeli family in San Diego describes surviving deadly Oct. 7 Hamas attack
NBC 7 San Diego, November 10, 2023
Israeli mother who survived Oct. 7 Hamas attack shares story in San Diego
ABC 10News, November 9, 2023
Over 4,500 Gather in University City in Support of Israel
The Triton (UC San Diego), November 9, 2023
San Diego County Vigil Held Online for Hostages Taken by Hamas
San Diego Jewish World, November 8, 2023
Federation Fundraiser Mixes Sorrow and Joy
San Diego Jewish World, November 7, 2023
Jewish Federation of San Diego Reports on Israel-Gaza War: November 1
San Diego Jewish World, November 1, 2023
October, 2023
House of Israel in Balboa Park closes down until further notice after window vandalized
San Diego Union-Tribune, October 20, 2023
Congresswoman Jacobs’ Parents Head Emergency Fund for Israel
San Diego Jewish World, October 20, 2023
Smashed window prompts temporarily closure of House of Israel in Balboa Park
ABC 10News, October 19, 2023
Jewish Federation CEO: My Trip to Washington in Support of Israel
San Diego Jewish World, October 18, 2023
Esto ya es un conflicto mas grande
Frontera Tijuana, October 17, 2023
Federation CEO: ‘We Are Grieving Now and Will Be For Some Time’
San Diego Jewish World, October 13, 2023
‘I’m living in a nightmare’: San Diegans fear for loved ones in Israel and Gaza
San Diego Union-Tribune, October 13, 2023
Thousands gather in La Jolla to mourn for Israel and unify in the face of war
Del Mar Times, October 12, 2023
Addressing Internet Propaganda During a Time of War in Israel
San Diego Jewish World, October 12, 2023
How the community can support Israel
CBS 8, October 12, 2023
Thousands gather in La Jolla to mourn for Israel and unify in the face of war
Rancho Santa Fe Review, October 12, 2023
Jewish Federation of San Diego Reports on Israel-Gaza War: October 11
San Diego Jewish World, October 11, 2023
San Diego community leaders gather in solidarity with Israel amid attacks
KPBS, October 11, 2023
Vigilia en La Jolla para honrar a las víctimas de la guerra en Israel
Telemundo 20, October 11, 2023
Thousands gather in La Jolla to mourn for Israel and unify in the face of war
La Jolla Light, October 11, 2023
San Diego Leaders Gather In Solidarity With Israel Amid Attacks
San Diego Patch, October 11, 2023
Thousands of San Diegans pour into La Jolla in solidarity with the Jewish community
Yahoo News, October 11, 2023
Here's how San Diegans can send relief to those impacted by Israel-Hamas war
NBC 7 San Diego, October 11, 2023
Jewish Federation of San Diego Reports on Israel-Gaza War: October 10
San Diego Jewish World, October 10, 2023
Thousands gather in La Jolla to mourn for Israel and unify in the face of war
San Diego Union-Tribune, October 10, 2023
Thousands show up for vigil in support of Israel, San Diego's Jewish community
ABC 10News, October 10, 2023
Thousands of San Diegans pour into La Jolla in solidarity with the Jewish community
Fox 5 San Diego, October 10, 2023
Thousands Attend Solemn Evening Vigil in Support of Israel at University City Park
Times of San Diego, October 10, 2023
Thousands Attend Community Vigil for Israel
San Diego Jewish World, October 10, 2023
Jewish Federation of San Diego Reports on Israel-Gaza War: October 9
San Diego Jewish World, October 9, 2023
Todd Gloria mourns sister city mayor killed in Hamas attack
KPBS, October 9, 2023
Israel at War After Hamas Attacks
Fox 5 San Diego, October 9, 2023
Israel at War After Hamas Attacks
Yahoo News, October 9, 2023
Mayor of San Diego’s Israeli Partner Region Killed in Hamas Attack
San Diego Jewish World, October 8, 2023
Jewish Federation of San Diego Reports on Israel-Gaza War: October 8
San Diego Jewish World, October 8, 2023
San Diego Mourns Sister City's Mayor Killed In Israel Attack
San Diego Patch, October 8, 2023
Ofir Liebstein, head of San Diego’s sister city in Israel, killed in Hamas attack
San Diego Union-Tribune, October 7, 2023
Mayor Gloria mourns sister city mayor killed in Hamas attack
CBS 8, October 7, 2023
Ofir Liebstein, mayor of San Diego's sister city in Israel, killed in Hamas attack
NBC 7 San Diego, October 7, 2023
San Diego mayor, advocates react to death of Israel sister city mayor in Hamas attack
Fox 5 San Diego, October 7, 2023
‘A very sad day’: Local Jewish community leaders mourning Israel attacks
Fox 5 San Diego, October 7, 2023
‘A very sad day’: Local Jewish community leaders mourning Israel attacks
Yahoo News, October 7, 2023
Todd Gloria mourns sister city mayor killed in Hamas attack
ABC 10News, October 7, 2023
Reporter Spencer Soicher tweets video interview with Heidi
ABC 10News, October 7, 2023
Head of Sha’ar HaNegev, Sister City of San Diego in Israel, Killed in Hamas Attack
Times of San Diego, October 7, 2023
Attack on Israel Kills Mayor of San Diego’s Sister City; Jewish Federation Launches Drive to Help Families, Plans Vigil Tuesday
East County Magazine, October 7, 2023
Jewish Federation to Host Second Annual "Federation 360"
Giving Back Magazine, October 1, 2023
September, 2023
Jewish Federation of San Diego Introduces Dignity Grows to Address Hygiene Poverty
San Diego Jewish World, September 27, 2023
November 2022
Questioning the Needs and Desires of San Diego's Jewish Community - San Diego Jewish World
San Diego Jewish World, November 2022
Our Commitment to Community Security
San Diego Jewish Journal, November 2022 (Page 28)
Jewish Federation of San Diego County
Giving Back Magazine, November 2022
Jewish Federation of San Diego County
Giving Back Magazine, November 2022
October 2022
Fighting Antisemitism Fox 5 San Diego, October 31, 2022
Abraham Accords-focused NGO plans to combat Jew-hatred with Holocaust education Jewish News Syndicate, October 31, 2022 San Diego Jewish World, November 1, 2022 Cleveland Jewish News, October 31, 2022 Local Today, November 1, 2022
How a photo of Hitler in a 7th-grade classroom sparked a debate over antisemitism and school oversight The San Diego Union Tribune, October 23, 2022
Hitler’s Portrait and a Response to Antisemitism San Diego Jewish World, October 14, 2022
Federation 360 (also PDF version here) San Diego Jewish Journal, October 3, 2022
Jewish Federation of San Diego County Highlights Conclusion of First Cohort of Jewish Community Security Institute L’Chaim, October 2022, Page 29
September 2022
Jewish Federation of San Diego County highlights conclusion of first cohort of Jewish Community Security Institute Del Mar Times, September 30, 2022
News Nuggets: Su Casa building, photo scavenger hunt, Innovation Night, Concours Golf Tournament, more -- Jewish Federation donates to synagogues in La Jolla La Jolla Light, September 27, 2022
Nine local synagogues get instruction and $10K each to tighten security San Diego Union Tribune, September 25, 2022
Jewish Federation of San Diego County Highlights Conclusion of First Cohort of Jewish Community Security Institute San Diego Jewish World, September 22, 2022
August 2022
San Diego Now a Hub for Shinshinim Israeli Emissary Program San Diego Jewish Journal, August 2022, Page 27
July 2022
Opinion: Sha’ar HaNegev is San Diego’s sister city in Israel. Life here is 95% heaven, 5% hell. San Diego Union Tribune, July 12, 2022
June 2022
Congregation Beth Israel Men’s Club to Host Federation CEO June 15 San Diego Jewish World, June 8, 2022
May 2022
In-Depth: Grants help San Diego faith-based groups improve security ABC 10 New (KGTV) s, May 19, 2022
Hundreds Celebrate Israel’s 74th Birthday at House of Israel, Hosted by Jewish Federation San Diego Jewish World, May 16, 2022
Jewish Federation denounces antisemitic incidents at UC San Diego ABC 10 (KGTV), May 11, 2022
Jewish Students at UC San Diego on Edge After Anti-Semitic Incidents NBC 7, May 11, 2022
Federation to UC Chancellor: ‘Deeply Concerned” About Rising Antisemitism on Campus San Diego Jewish World, May 10, 2022
April 2022
The Jewish Federation of San Diego County continue to do their part in supporting Ukraine KUSI-TV, April 19, 2022
Fences and bulletproof windows: How security grants are being used to harden houses of worship San Diego Union Tribune, April 3, 2022
March 2022
San Diego community partners are working to raise awareness of earned-income tax credits San Diego Union Tribune, March 30, 2022
Jewish Federation of San Diego County developing new solutions to fight poverty in the Jewish Community KUSI-TV, March 19, 2022
Federation Raising Awareness, Developing New Solutions to Fight Poverty in the San Diego Jewish Community San Diego Jewish World, March 15, 2022
Concerns arise for the Jewish community in Ukraine during the Russian Invasion KUSI-TV, March 9, 2022
February 2022
Jewish Federation of San Diego launches relief campaign for Ukraine KUSI – TV, February 26, 2022
Jewish Federation Provides Update on Russian Invasion of Ukraine San Diego Jewish World, February 25, 2022
A Stronger, More Rooted San Diego Jewish Community San Diego Jewish World, February 11, 2022
Hedy Dalin Saluted by JFS in Retirement Ceremony San Diego Jewish World, February 2, 2022
January 2022
Column: Holocaust Remembrance Day reminds us of the importance of education, need to stand up to bigotry San Diego Union-Tribune, January 28, 2022
'Why didn’t the whole world try to help us?' | Survivor speaks on International Holocaust Remembrance Day CBS-8 TV, January 27, 2022
Jewish Federation Offers New Educational Resources for International Holocaust Remembrance Day San Diego Jewish World, January 25, 2022
From Darkness to Light San Diego Jewish World, January 21, 2022
Jewish leaders in San Diego and across the state respond to synagogue standoff in Texas CBS-8 TV, January 19, 2022
California lawmakers seek program extension to protect houses of worship after Texas Hostage situation CBS-8 TV, January 19, 2022
Federation and ADL Leaders: ‘We Stand with Colleyville’ San Diego Jewish World, January 16, 2022
S.D. Rabbi Was Classmate of Texas Rabbi Taken Hostage San Diego Jewish World, January 15, 2022
Heidi’s Vision, Federation’s New CEO San Diego Jewish Journal, January 2022, Page 24