Jewish Community News

News from across San Diego's Jewish Community

House of Israel Volunteer Appreciation

Balboa Park’s House of Israel held a volunteer appreciation event last week to celebrate its amazing volunteer. San Diego’s House of Israel is an important project supported by Federation and our community, to help educate the public about Israel’s customs, history and culture.

To c…

Fighting Anti-Semitism, Fighting For France

Federation recently hosted both Michael Novick of the Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) and Danyelle Neuman of the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) to discuss the ongoing work of both organizations in Israel and around the world. Both guests had a lot to say on the current situation of Jew…

Jewish Organizations Gather for All Peoples Celebration

In celebration of Martin Luther King Day, The Jewish Federation of San Diego County joined with Jewish Family Service (JFS), and the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) to host a table at this year’s All Peoples Celebration.

The annual gathering is held as a day of remembrance and recommitment…

Terror Strikes Our Family

Last fall, we asked you to help us support The Jewish Agency for Israel’s Fund for the Victims of Terror after a wave of terrorist attacks struck Israel. You answered the call and have helped countless families rebuild their lives in the wake of such tragedy - we never expected this stor…

Strengthening Local Latino and Jewish Community Bonds

The Jewish Federation hosted a Latino-Jewish Coalition meeting Friday, January 8 with California Senator Marty Block (San Diego) and Assembly Member Jose Medina (Riverside) to learn more about their involvement with the Jewish and Latino caucuses in the State Capitol.

Senator Block heads …