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Shabbat Reflections from a Busy Week

Dear friends, Every Monday morning, our entire Federation staff sits down for a 30-minute “huddle.” We talk about what’s happening in the world, ...

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Image for: Reflections from Poland – March of the Living

Reflections from Poland – March of the Living

04/25/25

Image for: From Darkness to Light: Why We Remember, Mourn, and Celebrate in This Order

From Darkness to Light: Why We Remember, Mourn, and Celebrate in This Order

04/18/25

Image for: Why the Passover Story Still Speaks to Us Today

Why the Passover Story Still Speaks to Us Today

04/11/25

Image for: March 2025 Points of Pride

March 2025 Points of Pride

03/24/25

Star of David necklace in palm of hand

Jewish Life is Built Together

03/24/25

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Processing a Week of Grief

02/22/25

Image for: January 2025 Points of Pride

January 2025 Points of Pride

02/06/25

Image for: Never Forget: Preserving the Voices of Holocaust Survivors

Never Forget: Preserving the Voices of Holocaust Survivors

01/27/25

Image for: Inside Jewish Italy: Young Adults Explore History, Heritage, and Connection

Inside Jewish Italy: Young Adults Explore History, Heritage, and Connection

01/17/25

From the desk of Heidi Gantwerk

Hostage Release Deal Reached in Israel

01/15/25

Image for: Fall 2024 Points of Pride

Fall 2024 Points of Pride

10/08/24

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Collecting Moments of Hope

09/19/24

Image for: Sha’ar HaNegev Delegations: A Journey of Connection and Renewal

Sha’ar HaNegev Delegations: A Journey of Connection and Renewal

08/02/24

Image for: Celebrating the Journey of the Courageous Leadership Initiative

Celebrating the Journey of the Courageous Leadership Initiative

07/02/24

Image for: A Road Less Traveled: Insights from Our Women’s Mission to Cuba

A Road Less Traveled: Insights from Our Women’s Mission to Cuba

05/23/24

Image for: Federation Hosts First Jewish Youth & Teen Wellness Summit

Federation Hosts First Jewish Youth & Teen Wellness Summit

04/25/24

From the desk of Heidi Gantwerk

Iranian attack on Israel: Message from Heidi Gantwerk & David Bark

04/14/24

Image for: Over 300 San Diegans Attend Antisemitism Symposium

Over 300 San Diegans Attend Antisemitism Symposium

02/08/24

Image for: Jewish Federation Welcomes First Courageous Leadership Initiative Cohorts

Jewish Federation Welcomes First Courageous Leadership Initiative Cohorts

01/31/24

From the desk of Heidi Gantwerk

100 Days.

01/12/24

Image for: Thoughts of Resilience and Light this Shabbat

Thoughts of Resilience and Light this Shabbat

Heidi Gantwerk12/09/23

From the desk of Heidi Gantwerk

Marking One Month

11/11/23

From the desk of Heidi Gantwerk

Building Our Own Resilience

10/30/23

From the desk of Heidi Gantwerk

Yesterday, I went to Washington D.C.

10/18/23

Image for: A Weekend of Reflection: Shabbat Shalom and G'mar Chatimah Tovah

A Weekend of Reflection: Shabbat Shalom and G'mar Chatimah Tovah

09/22/23

From the desk of Heidi Gantwerk

Nitzavim-Vayelech

09/21/23

From the desk of Heidi Gantwerk

Support Earthquake Victims in Morocco

09/12/23

From the desk of Heidi Gantwerk

We Stand In Solidarity

09/12/23

From the desk of Heidi Gantwerk

Celebrating Our Shinshinim

08/18/23

From the desk of Heidi Gantwerk

The People of Hawaii Need Us

08/11/23

From the desk of Heidi Gantwerk

A Note to the Jewish Community

07/28/23

From the desk of Heidi Gantwerk

Celebrating Women's History Month at Federation

03/17/23

From the desk of Heidi Gantwerk

Looking Back- 1 Year into the War in Ukraine

02/24/23

From the desk of Heidi Gantwerk

Israeli Judicial Reform

02/21/23

Image for: Federations embark on disaster relief effort for Turkey and Syria

Federations embark on disaster relief effort for Turkey and Syria

02/06/23

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Update on the Situation in Israel

01/29/23

From the desk of Heidi Gantwerk

On International Holocaust Remembrance Day…

01/27/23

From the desk of Heidi Gantwerk

Hear Them Roar! Celebrating 50 Years of Lions of Judah.

12/16/22

From the desk of Heidi Gantwerk

Forging Lasting Connections with Israel

12/13/22

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Sharaka in the news

11/08/22

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Creating Light in the Dark

11/04/22

From the desk of Heidi Gantwerk

Praying for a Peaceful Shabbat

08/05/22

From the desk of Heidi Gantwerk

Experiences Abroad Reinforce Our Feelings of Connection and Peoplehood

07/29/22

From the desk of Heidi Gantwerk

Sharing the real Israel, filled with beauty and complexity

07/18/22

From the desk of Heidi Gantwerk

San Diego Jewish Communal Leaders Response to Roe v. Wade

07/18/22

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End of Year Message- Our Campaign Closes Today

07/18/22

From the desk of Heidi Gantwerk

Wishing for Peaceful Days Ahead

05/27/22

Image for: From San Diego to Sha'ar HaNegev, it's about the people

From San Diego to Sha'ar HaNegev, it's about the people

05/18/22

Image for: We Stand Together, We Stand With Others

We Stand Together, We Stand With Others

03/11/22

Image for: From Darkness to Light: Federation in Action

From Darkness to Light: Federation in Action

01/21/22

Image for: Your Support, Your Community – Together, Let’s Help Those in Need

Your Support, Your Community – Together, Let’s Help Those in Need

12/28/21

Image for: Shabbat Shalom from Israel

Shabbat Shalom from Israel

12/17/21

Image for: Watch Religious Leaders Across San Diego Fight Antisemitism

Watch Religious Leaders Across San Diego Fight Antisemitism

12/03/21

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An Important Announcement

12/01/21

Image for: This Week, We Stood Together in Community

This Week, We Stood Together in Community

10/29/21

Image for: A Community Is Only as Strong as Its Leaders

A Community Is Only as Strong as Its Leaders

10/15/21

From the desk of Heidi Gantwerk

A Sweet Shana Tovah

09/03/21

Image for: Why I’ve Made a Legacy Commitment

Why I’ve Made a Legacy Commitment

06/22/21

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Welcome Heidi Gantwerk

05/21/21

Image for: I Stand With Israel

I Stand With Israel

05/21/21

Image for: Important Health Update

Important Health Update

05/20/21

Image for: My Two Shekels: Finding the Light

My Two Shekels: Finding the Light

02/02/21

Image for: My Two Shekels: Cancer-Free

My Two Shekels: Cancer-Free

09/02/20

Image for: My Two Shekels: We Must Not Be Silent

My Two Shekels: We Must Not Be Silent

06/03/20

Image for: My Two Shekels: Confronting COVID-19 and Cancer

My Two Shekels: Confronting COVID-19 and Cancer

03/24/20

Image for: My Two Shekels: Kvelling

My Two Shekels: Kvelling

02/07/20

Image for: My Two Shekels: I Hate to Talk About Anti-Semitism

My Two Shekels: I Hate to Talk About Anti-Semitism

01/03/20

Image for: My Two Shekels: My Battle With Cancer

My Two Shekels: My Battle With Cancer

12/06/19

Image for: My Two Shekels: Let the JCC Maccabi Games Begin

My Two Shekels: Let the JCC Maccabi Games Begin

11/12/19

Image for: My Two Shekels: Double Your Impact TODAY

My Two Shekels: Double Your Impact TODAY

11/01/19

Image for: My Two Shekels: What have YOU done?

My Two Shekels: What have YOU done?

10/04/19

Image for: My Two Shekels: Mission Accomplished

My Two Shekels: Mission Accomplished

09/19/19

Image for: My Two Shekels: Connecting San Diego to Israel

My Two Shekels: Connecting San Diego to Israel

09/06/19

Image for: My Two Shekels: “Sha’ar HaNegev is Beautiful, When it isn’t on Fire!”

My Two Shekels: “Sha’ar HaNegev is Beautiful, When it isn’t on Fire!”

07/25/19

Image for: My Two Shekels: We’re Still in Business

My Two Shekels: We’re Still in Business

06/27/19

Image for: 11 Souls Taken. 11 Souls Lost.

11 Souls Taken. 11 Souls Lost.

11/01/18

Image for: Heroes of Sha’ar HaNegev

Heroes of Sha’ar HaNegev

10/24/18

Image for: Reflections from the Federation CEO: Tale of Two Regions

Reflections from the Federation CEO: Tale of Two Regions

10/21/18

Sha'ar HaNegev Regional Council arial photo

Destination Sha’ar HaNegev

10/17/18

Our Jewish Community – At Work

10/07/18

A Message from Federation’s New CEO

Heidi Gantwerk09/09/18

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