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Marking 700 Days
September 5, 2025
Dear Friends, Today marks the unthinkable 700th day since October 7, 2023; 700 unimaginable days of captivity for the remaining hostages being held by Hamas. I marked this terrible, painful milestone […]
From Budapest to San Diego: A Global Jewish Friendship Comes Full Circle
July 17, 2025
This past week, Jewish Federation of San Diego welcomed a milestone moment in our Global Ambassador Program (GAP) as we hosted our first-ever reverse delegation, bringing teens from Budapest to […]
Reflections from Tel Aviv: Pride, Fear, and the Fight Against Extremism
July 8, 2025
By David Olsen – Vazquez I had the incredible opportunity to join Jewish Federations of North America’s 2025 LGBTQ+ Pride Mission to Israel this past June. As an LGBTQ+ leader […]
San Diego Teens Explore Global Jewish Identity in Mexico City
July 2, 2025
Against the backdrop of Mexico City’s vibrant streets, ancient history, and welcoming community, a group of San Diego teens embarked on a journey that brought global Jewish connections into focus. […]
Reflections of my journey from Holocaust remembrance to volunteering
June 16, 2025
By Shelley Zimmerman, San Diego Police Chief – Retired Reflections of my journey from Holocaust remembrance to volunteering with the Israel Defense Forces. I didn’t just witness history; I walked […]
Bridging Communities: National Young Leadership Cabinet Connects with Jewish Life in Azerbaijan
May 27, 2025
By Ronit Droker, Allie Hauser and AmandaLynn MacLeod Local San Diego National Young Leadership (NYL) Cabinet members Allie Hauser, AmandaLynn MacLeod and Ronit Droker recently traveled with a US & […]
Bearing Witness in Poland: Honoring the Past, Looking to the Future
May 16, 2025
By Sonia Israel This spring, Jewish Federation of San Diego led a delegation of 44 community members to Poland to participate in the International March of the Living, commemorating the […]
Reflections from Poland – March of the Living
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, […]
Inside Jewish Italy: Young Adults Explore History, Heritage, and Connection
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. […]
A Road Less Traveled: Insights from Our Women’s Mission to Cuba
May 23, 2024
By Dana Koenig, Manager, Immersive Travel On May 15, 2024, our group of 23 Jewish women embarked on Federation’s Women’s Mission to Cuba, excited to explore the vibrant culture, history, […]
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