San Diego Calendar

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)– The Jewish Federation of San Diego County recently nominated Jan Tuttleman for the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) Jewish Community Hero of the Year. The winning candidate will receive a $25,000 grant, and national recognition. Tuttleman was nominated due to her tireless work and inspirational leadership, and her dedication to […]

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) – The 17th Annual San Diego Jewish Book Fair, with continuing support from Founding Benefactors The Viterbi Family Foundation and presented by the San Diego Center for Jewish Culture at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, Jacobs Family Campus, will run November 3-13, 2011. A complete schedule of Book Fair speakers

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)– Thirteen teens from throughout San Diego County participated in this year’s Philanthropy Leadership in Training, in partnership with the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, which culminated in three significant grant awards to Jewish Family Service, Second Chance and ARTS – A Reason to Survive. Twelve years ago, the Jewish Community Foundation

LA JOLLA, California (Press Release)– – The 1st Annual JCC Wellness Fair, presented by the JCC Wellness Committee, will take place at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, Jacobs Family Campus on Sunday, September 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Wellness fair is an event for families and is fun for people of all ages

SAN DIEGO – Each year, the Jewish Federation of San Diego County provides many opportunities to connect as a community while helping address the needs of Jews in San Diego, Israel and around the world. Five signature events will be presented under the theme of “Doing a World of Good” as part of the 2012

LA JOLLA, California (Press Release)– In recognition of their explosive grassroots volunteer growth, the San Diego Israel Coalition, has joined the internationally leading Israel education organization, StandWithUs as its 14th chapter and to become the leading voice of Israel in San Diego. On Monday, Sept. 19, a celebration kick-off for the new chapter will feature

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)–The Board of Directors of Waters of Eden /San Diego Community Mikvah & Education Center has announced the appointment of Amy Bebchick as its first Executive Director. Bebchick has more than 15years of experience working in non-profit organizations.  She has previously served as Executive Director of Hillel at Miami University, Assistant Director

SAN DIEGO (Press Release) – The  22nd Annual San Diego Jewish Film Festival, sponsored by the Leichtag Family Foundation, and presented by the San Diego Center for Jewish Culture at  the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS, will present the season kick-off event, The Power of Hope, on Sun., August 21, beginning at 6:15

SAN DIEGO (Press Release)–The Jewish  Community Foundation has elected three new prominent community members to join its Board of Directors.  Marc Channick, Luis Maizel and Brian Miller are widely respected members of the business community and have distinguished themselves as  leaders in the non-profit sector.  Their three-year terms began on July 1, 2011 and all

  SAN DIEGO–  In the first six months since the Jewish Federation of San Diego County, in partnership with the Foundation for Jewish Camp, launched the One Happy Camper Program, over 120 San Diego campers have headed off to 11 Jewish overnight camps across North America. Over $92,000 has been awarded to these first-time overnight