Jewish Community News

News from across San Diego's Jewish Community

Creating a Lasting Bond to Jewish Identity

Each year at Federation we are excited to measure the impact that San Diego Jewish summer camps have on campers, their families, and their Jewish identity - and this year the results are nothing short of inspiring.

Research has shown that adults who attended overnight Jewish camp are 30% …

Connecting Jewish Communities in the FSU

When you support Federation, you help us directly support the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) and their important work helping Jewish people all around the globe. Thank you for all that you do.

More than 150 Jewish professionals from across the former Soviet Union recen…

Camp Taught Him the Greatest Jewish Value of All

Jewish summer camp is a proven way to inspire Jewish values and culture in the next generation. The magic of camp’s communal environment allows young people to engage in Judaism 24/7 and builds a strong sense of identity, belonging, and connection to our Jewish community. For more than f…

How Did JITLI Change This Teen’s Perspective on Israel?

When you support Federation, you help fund life-changing trips to Israel, through programs such as JITLI, allowing teens to experience Israel first-hand. A major component of the JITLI experience is engaging and learning from not only Israeli Jews, but from Israeli Arabs and Palestinians. …

Immigrants from 29 Countries Light Chanukah Candles in Israel

One hundred young immigrants who have arrived in Israel in recent months from 29 countries lit the “global Chanukah” (Chanukah menorah) last night (Tuesday, December 27) together with Chairman of the Executive of The Jewish Agency for Israel Natan Sharansky. The festive event, which to…