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Our Work Continues

Dear Federation Family,

As I begin my time as Interim CEO, I am reminded of the familiar words of Pirkei Avot: You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to desist from it. As David Bramzon wrote last week, Federation has a critical role to play here in San Diego…

Isaac Herzog Elected President of the State of Israel


Pres. Elect Herzog with (l-r) Michael Jeser, Board Chair David Bramzon, Incoming Board Chair Jack Maizel and San Diego lone soldier Ori Hammond

We would like to congratulate our dear friend Isaac Herzog on his election as the 11th president of Israel. Many of us know the President-elect f…

Why I’ve Made a Legacy Commitment

Last week, I participated in the virtual national Life & Legacy conference. For those who may not be familiar with the Life & Legacy program, it was launched right here in San Diego by Gail Littman (of blessed memory) and Marjory Kaplan, former CEO of the San Diego Jewish Community Foundatio…

Lori Polin Joins National Women's Philanthropy Board

San Diego Federation leader, 2018 Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland recipient, and proud Lion of Judah Lori Polin, has been selected to join Jewish Federation of North America’s National Women’s Philanthropy Board (NWP). NWP celebrates female Jewish leaders from across the Federation system. No…

Become a Jewish Changemaker


The Jewish Changemakers Fellowship is a 3-week online global leadership development experience for aspiring Jewish leaders, 20-24 years old, looking for valuable career development, networking, and ​one of the best summers of their lives.  Changemakers requires approximately 12 hours/week…