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Two Weeks, Two Worlds: Reflections from India

March 6, 2026

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Dear Friends, It’s hard to believe that two weeks ago today, I was celebrating Shabbat with the Jewish community of Mumbai and a group of Federation’s most generous supporters as […]


Jews of the Raj: A Journey into India’s 2,000-Year Jewish Story

March 5, 2026

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Reflections from Jewish Federation of San Diego’s Major Donor Mission to India For more than 2,000 years, Jewish life has taken root on Indian soil, forming one of the most […]


Planting Hope in Sha’ar HaNegev: San Diego Volunteers in Israel 

February 22, 2026

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After October 7, a wave of solidarity swept across the Jewish world. People didn’t ask whether they should help; they asked how. In response, Birthright Israel launched Volunteer in Israel, a partnership with Jewish […]


From Mexico City to San Diego: Jewish Connection, Resilience, and Hope

January 30, 2026

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Dear Friends, This week, I spent a few days in Mexico City, traveling with a talented and passionate group of Federation CEOs from across the U.S., alongside professionals from Jewish Federations […]


Reflections from the Men’s Mission to Cuba: Jewish Life, History, and Connection

January 16, 2026

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Did you know Cuba’s Jewish community has been part of the island’s story for more than a century, preserving its traditions through generations? In early November 2025, Jewish Federation of […]


Inside Jewish Argentina: Finding Community in Buenos Aires

January 13, 2026

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From December 8-15, 2025, twelve young adults from San Diego traveled to Buenos Aires, Argentina with Jewish Federation of San Diego, in partnership with JDC Entwine. The week offered space […]


Sisterhood, Discovery, and Leadership in Action

December 11, 2025

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The cohort posing in front of Mexico City’s Museo Nacional de Antropología (National Museum of Anthropology).


San Diego Couples Explore Israel Through a Meaningful Lens with Honeymoon Israel

November 26, 2025

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From November 6-16, 2025, seven couples from San Diego explored Israel through a meaningful lens with Honeymoon Israel (HMI). This particular trip brought together couples whose plans were postponed in […]


An Unprecedented Week of Travel

November 14, 2025

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Dear friends, If you know, you know: there really is nothing like a Federation mission.   For the past four years, we have leaned into travel as one of the most […]


A Week of Global Jewish Travel and Connection

November 13, 2025

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This past week, four Jewish Federation of San Diego delegations traveled across the globe, each experiencing a different expression of Jewish life and community. Our Men’s Mission visited Cuba, our […]

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