Jewish Family Service of San Diego (JFS) – a nonprofit focused on developing innovative strategies to break cycles of poverty and strengthen San Diego – recognized key staff, community and board members for their outstanding community contributions at its 2024 Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon. [Press Release]
Four Win Awards at JFSSD Annual Meeting Read More »
Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Press Release, San Diego County
San Diego native, Sara Levy who made her Olympic debut in Paris with the U.S. women’s rugby team, took the bronze on Tuesday, July 30. The team stunned Australia and delivered the first-ever Olympic medal for the team and its Jewish forward, Levy. [Cailin Acosta]
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Cailin Acosta, International, Jewish History, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Sports & Competitions, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
Seacrest Foundation hosted The 211 Club Patron Recognition Party on Sunday, July 28. Patrons of The 211 Club are “Visionaries of Jewish Eldercare.” [Press Release]
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Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Press Release, San Diego County, Travel and Food
Featuring ADA-accessible showers, baby changing stations and full-sized restrooms, the facility is a clean, safe, welcoming space for children and adults staying in the lot overnight as part of the Safe Parking Program. [Press Release]
JFS Unveils Liebermensch Facility for Families Living in Cars Read More »
Lifestyles, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Press Release, San Diego County
The local initiatives that emerge from the intensive personal and community analyses are strongly associated with sustainability because they reflect the objectives of the participants. [Yossef Ben-Meir]
Seacrest Foundation and Guardians of San Diego will host the 32nd Annual “Take a Swing for Seniors” Golf, Tennis, Pickleball & Spa Day with presenting sponsor, William Gumpert Foundation, on Monday, October 28, 2024, at the beautiful Park Hyatt Aviara Resort & Golf Club. All levels of players are welcome. [Press Release]
Sports Day Oct. 28 Will Benefit Needy Seacrest Village Residents Read More »
Lifestyles, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Press Release, San Diego County, Sports & Competitions
Local chefs, often renowned for their culinary expertise and commitment to sustainable practices, transform these farm-fresh ingredients into masterpieces. The multi-course meals are not only a feast for the palate but also a visual delight, reflecting the vibrant colors and textures of the farm’s bounty. [Miriam Gershenson]
At Coastal Roots Farm, Everyone is Farm-ily Read More »
Albert Kreimerman, Miriam Gershenson, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, The World We Share
The businessman’s methods include bringing people together, encouraging them to work as a team and to elect leaders from within their membership, to develop their own programming and cadre of volunteers. While he contributes financially to these efforts, he is also a cheerleader and an advocate for education and youth programming, so the nascent Jewish communities can sustain themselves. [Donald H. Harrison]
Jose Galicot: Bringing Jewish Communities to Life Read More »
Business & Finance, Donald H. Harrison, International, Israel, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Science, Medicine, & Education, Sports & Competitions, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast, Travel and Food, USA“Giving of your time is a statement that “I will do whatever I can to help. … That’s the Jewish concept of Tikkun Olam ― repairing the world” — aish.com. [Cailin Acosta]
Summer Opportunities Abound for Tikkun Olam Projects Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Lifestyles, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors
“Each new board member has an extraordinary level of expertise and community insight and is a testament to JFS’s diverse make-up and visionary leadership,” said JFS CEO Michael Hopkins. “Their experience, insight and passion will be significant assets to JFS, as we focus on breaking cycles of poverty and building a stronger San Diego.” [Press Release]
Six Members Added to JFSSD’s Board of Directors Read More »
Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Press Release, San Diego County
In the wake of the devastating earthquake that struck central Morocco in September 2023, the High Atlas Foundation (HAF) has remained steadfast in its commitment to supporting affected communities through water, sanitation, and agricultural initiatives aimed at food recovery, benefitting around 3,350 people. [Yossef Ben-Meir]
High Atlas Foundation Aids in Recuperation after Morocco Earthquake Read More »
International, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Technology, Yossef Ben-MeirRosh Chodesh literally means the “head of the month” and is a minor holiday that marks the beginning of every Hebrew month. [Cailin Acosta]
A Monthly Holiday Especially for Women Read More »
Cailin Acosta, Jewish Religion, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
A site in a new residential area was selected just below the historical Tel of Yokneam. Jewish eyes have looked out upon the Jezreel Valley from the Tel and the site of the Lion for over 3,000 years. [Jerry Klinger]
Lion of Yokneam, Israel, Installed Along the Lion’s Trail Read More »
Israel, Jerry Klinger, Jewish History, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Staff and Bylined Contributors
The music of Take Me Out To The Ball Game was written by Albert Von Tilzen, a Jewish man from Indianapolis. The lyrics were written by his Christian friend, Jack Norworth. [Jerry Klinger]
A Proposal to Memorialize the Men Behind ‘Take Me Out to the Ball Game’ Read More »
Jerry Klinger, Jewish History, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, Sports & Competitions, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA