Federation, in partnership with the Secure Community Network, is offering free emergency response trainings to empower individuals and organizations with the skills to react quickly and effectively in crisis situations. [Press Release]
Jewish Federation sponsors security conferences around the county Read More »
Press Release, San Diego County
A mentor, startup founder, internationally recognized scientist, and longtime volunteer with the organization, Naman combines his professional experience with his support for the land and people of Israel. [Press Release]
C. Benjamin Naman new president of JNF-USA’s San Diego board Read More »
Israel, Press Release, San Diego County, USA
From the beginning we wonder how loyal Gabler is to her new husband as she flirts and manipulates all the men around her including her husband, the Judge, and her husband’s rival Ejlert Lovborg (Alexander Hurt,) who may be involved with her married friend Thea Elvsted (Celeste Arias). [Sandi Masori]
‘Hedda Gabler,’ the character, prompts speculation about her character Read More »
News Sources, San Diego County, Sandi Masori, Theatre, Film & Broadcast
With antisemitism and anti-Zionism rising on campus, our Visiting Israeli Professors and Modern Israel Studies classes are doing something vital: providing academic truth. They give students the tools and the context to look past the social media noise and actually engage with the modern state of Israel. [Murray Galinson San Diego Israeli Initiative]
A record-breaking term: Over 350 students enrolled in Israel studies classes Read More »
Antisemitism, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
What I am really looking for are the signs that what we created was not simply an experience, but an invitation, an invitation into something far more aspirational: a genuine sense of belonging. [Betzy Lynch]
On February 12, 1909, the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) was founded by a group including W.E.B. Du Bois, Ida B. Wells, Mary White Ovington, and Moorfield Storey. It was on the 100th birthday of former President Abraham Lincoln. [Barrett Holman Leak]
Jewish and African American Joint Justice – Celebrating The NAACP’s 115th Anniversary Read More »
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What took place before San Diego’s recent Jan. 19 “All Peoples Celebration” to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is a startling example of what can happen when a single word that reflects a simple objective can become hijacked. [Marsha Sutton]
OpEd: How did Zionism become a dirty word in San Diego? Read More »
Antisemitism, California, International, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, News Media, Opinion, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
The idea to create the Pediatric Nephrology-Urology Center grew out of the shared vision of the two Hadassah Medical Organization specialists who will be its co-directors, Oded Volovelsky, MD, and Guy Hidas, MD. Dr. Volovelsky heads the hospital system’s Pediatric Nephrology specialty and is President of the Israeli Association for Pediatric Nephrology, while Dr. Hidas heads Pediatric Urology and is President of the Israeli Pediatric Urology Society. [Cailin Acosta]
Our Shtetl: New treatments at Hadassah Medical Org. and Winter Olympics Update Read More »
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For two years, we’ve carried the words “we will dance again” in our hearts. And to close out FED360, we did just that. We danced. Joyfully, energetically, breathlessly, unapologetically. Together, we celebrated the strength and resilience of our community and the impact of building belonging and connection. [Heidi Gantwerk]
This promises to be a memorable program, giving insights into the lives of famous Jewish conductors and listening to the beautiful music they produced. [Eileen Wingard]
February 19 Great Jewish Conductors program Read More »
Eileen Wingard, Holocaust, International, Israel, Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Opinion, San Diego County, Staff and Bylined Contributors, USA
Our sages teach that there are four mitzvot on Purim. We gather to hear the story of Esther and how our people were saved. We give matanot la’evyonim to ensure that those in need can celebrate with dignity. We share in a festive meal filled with joy. And we give mishloach manot—gifts of food to one another. [Rabbi Hanan Leberman]
Mishenichnas Adar Marbim B’Simcha Read More »
Jewish History, Jewish Religion, Opinion, Philanthropy & Volunteerism, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors
Bad Bunny said it best at the Super Bowl (Go Hawks!): THE ONLY THING MORE POWERFUL THAN HATE IS LOVE. [Karen Parry]
What do Bad Bunny and Bret Stephens have in common? Read More »
Antisemitism, California, Israel, Jewish Religion, Lifestyles, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, Opinion, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Staff and Bylined Contributors
My cancer journey is far from over (I am “in the middle,” with a big surgery this coming Wednesday, and have no idea what will happen after.) Nevertheless, where I am at this moment is borderline miraculous. [Shayna Kaufmann]
Alive in the middle Read More »
Opinion, San Diego County, Science, Medicine, & Education, Shayna Kaufmann, Staff and Bylined Contributors, TechnologyTo help our community respond with strength and clarity, Jewish Federation of San Diego has launched the Standing Up to Antisemitism Toolkit, a comprehensive online resource designed to equip you with practical tools to respond effectively, report incidents, and speak up with confidence. [PRESS RELEASE]
Jewish Federation of San Diego: What Can You Do to Stand Up Against Antisemitism? Read More »
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