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Operation Iron Swords Update 2/12

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Activities

  • In what is being described as a “daring and complex operation,” Israeli special forces rescued two hostages from Hamas captivity in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip last night. The IDF has confirmed that Fernando Marman, 61, and Louis Har, 70, we…

Over 300 San Diegans Attend Antisemitism Symposium

Event Hosted by American Jewish Committee & Jewish Federation of San Diego


On Sunday, February 4, more than 300 people gathered for an impactful event hosted by American Jewish Committee (AJC) San Diego and Jewish Federation of San Diego aimed at addressing rising antisemitism and develop…

Operation Iron Swords Update 2/8

Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Activities

  • Staff Sgt. (res.) Hanan Drori, 26, died from a fungal infection after being seriously injured in Gaza, bringing the total of troops killed in the ground offensive against Hamas to 227(and to 563 since the outbreak of war). See Drori’s story here a…

Operation Iron Swords Update 2/5

Jewish Federations and Partners

  • The Biden Administration has issued a new executive order to impose sanctions against four Israelis it said had committed violence in the West Bank. See this backgrounder for more information.
  • Registration for Birthright Israel’s summer round is now open…

Jewish Federation Welcomes First Courageous Leadership Initiative Cohorts

The events of October 7 have changed our world here in San Diego, in Israel, and for the entire global Jewry. The enormous challenges we face require courageous leadership anchored in the values and principles of the Jewish people. While we have seen greater unity in Israel and across North …