Welcome to the January 2025 edition of “Points of Pride,” an exclusive update for Jewish Federation of San Diego’s most dedicated supporters.
Whether you are donating your time, talent, or treasure, you make this work possible with your ongoing generosity, and we are eternally grateful for your support. Thank you for helping us make an impact as we seek to strengthen our San Diego Jewish community for generations to come.
If you would like to know more about any of the programs or updates below, we invite you to contact Lorraine Fisher, Director of Development, at lorrainef@jewishinsandiego.org or 858-737-7130.
Commemorating International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Our Federation commemorated International Holocaust Remembrance Day this week (January 27) in a number of ways. During our morning staff meeting, we were privileged to hear from Survivor and Author Lou Pechi, who shared his harrowing journey of growing up under a hidden identity to escape Nazi persecution. Later that morning, Federation President & CEO Heidi Gantwerk joined Congressman Scott Peters for a guided tour of the Remember Us: The Holocaust (RUTH) Exhibit as part of our ongoing efforts to help elected leaders understand the importance of Holocaust education and the resources available in San Diego so they can advocate appropriately on a local, state, and national level. Finally, we were honored to share a poignant reflection from Federation Donor Operations Associate Joey Schindler about the legacy of his grandparents, Rose and Max, who spent their lives sharing their stories in the hope that the atrocities they endured would never happen again. Read his full interview on our blog here and see more photos of this incredible family here.
Remember Us: The Holocaust (RUTH) Exhibit Re-Opens in La Jolla