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Meet Melissa Brill: A Conversation with Women’s Philanthropy’s New Board Chair
July 20, 2026
As Jewish Federation of San Diego begins a new year, we’re excited to welcome Melissa Brill as our 2026–2027 Women’s Philanthropy Board Chair. Women’s Philanthropy brings women together to strengthen […]
Three San Diego Leaders Join National Young Leadership Cabinet
June 24, 2026
Jewish Federation of San Diego is proud to celebrate the acceptance of three local leaders into National Young Leadership Cabinet, Jewish Federations of North America’s premier leadership development program for […]
Heather Wolfson Returns to Federation
June 19, 2026
We are delighted to share that Heather Wolfson has returned to Jewish Federation of San Diego. Many of you already know Heather. She helped shape this community once before through […]
Connection, Community, and Leadership Through LEADS
June 9, 2026
On June 3, Jewish Federation of San Diego celebrated the graduation of its Leadership, Education, and Discovery Series (LEADS) cohort, marking the culmination of several months of learning, relationship-building, and […]
Leaders Strengthen Ties Between San Diego and Sha’ar HaNegev
June 5, 2026
The latest Gesher delegation visit brought together professionals committed to building stronger communities and deeper understanding A partnership is more than a place on a map. It’s built through people, […]
Leading with Purpose: Celebrating the 2026 Graduates of the Pauline Foster Women’s Leadership Institute
June 3, 2026
On May 19, Jewish Federation of San Diego celebrated the graduation of the fifth cohort of the Pauline Foster Women’s Leadership Institute (PFWLI), honoring a group of women who spent […]
A Week I Won’t Forget
May 8, 2026
Dear Friends, This past Sunday, we officially launched Spark Interactive, the mobile classroom and flagship program of Legacy of Light Goldberg Institute for Holocaust Education, to an enthusiastic crowd of more […]
From Mexico City to San Diego: Jewish Connection, Resilience, and Hope
January 30, 2026
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 National Young Leader Cabinet Retreat in Denver
August 28, 2025
By Dr. Eliane Coffler, First-Year Cabinet Member and Leader in the San Diego Jewish Community When I think back on the National Young Leader (NYL) Cabinet retreat in Denver, so […]
Giborim: Strengthening Bonds Between San Diego and Sha’ar HaNegev
August 13, 2025
Sixteen young adults from Sha’ar HaNegev, San Diego’s partner region in Israel, spent the past week deepening bonds with local participants in Jewish Federation of San Diego’s Giborim leadership program, […]
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