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Operation Iron Swords Update 7/11

Truce Talks and Hostages

  • Numerous reports suggest that progress has been made in talks towards a comprehensive deal. The agreement would likely see a release of hostages in numerous stages, the freeing of a large number of terrorists from Israeli jails (including those serving time for th…

Operation Iron Swords Update 7/3

Israel Defense Force (IDF) Activities

  • Earlier today, an Arab-Israeli terrorist went on a stabbing spree in a shopping mall in Karmiel, killing one Israeli and wounding another. The terrorist was shot dead by security personnel.
  • The most senior Hezbollah leader to be hit since October 7 h…

Celebrating the Journey of the Courageous Leadership Initiative

By Ilene Tatro, Senior Director, Community Planning 

 

A Cohort of Visionary Leaders 

Jewish Federation of San Diego is proud to celebrate the ongoing journey of the Courageous Leadership Initiative, a transformative program dedicated to fostering dynamic and visionary leaders w…

Operation Iron Swords Update 6/27

Israel Defense Force (IDF) Activities

  • An IDF soldier was killed overnight during an anti-terror operation in the West Bank city of Jenin when troops came under attack. An armored personnel carrier (APC), operating as a frontline medical evacuation vehicle, drove over a large explosive cha…

Juli Bear to Receive 2025 Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland Award

Jewish Federation of San Diego lay leader Juli Bear is being honored with the 2025 Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland Award for her extraordinary involvement in the local Jewish community.

Recipients of the prestigious, internationally recognized Kipnis-Wilson/Friedland Award are Lions of Judah who ar…