JANUARY
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Congregation Beth El announces its “Chai Shabbat” at 6:15 p.m., Friday, Jan. 10. The event includes Kabbalat Shabbat Service followed by a Shabbat Dinner. Click here to register.
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Hadassah Southern California reminds its members that it is time to order the 2025 Mah Jongg. Click here to order online and to mention Hadassah Southern California since each chapter receives credit for orders. Deadline to purchase is Sunday, Jan. 12.
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UCSD Hillel of San Diego: “Schmoozeday with Cecelia and Shir” at 1 p.m., Tuesdays at the Price Center, at which they can stop by and grab a sweet treat and chit chat.
12-December 14, 2025
RUTH: Remember Us the Holocaust: Voices of San Diego Survivors, La Jolla/Riford Branch Library. An exhibit created and curated by Paul Nussbaum, Sam Landau, and Sandra Scheller. Holocaust collection of artifacts and lessons from the Holocaust. Click here for more information.
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UCSD Hillel of San Diego: “Bagels Ba Boker” at 11 a.m., Wednesdays at the Sun God Lawn, where they can enjoy an Einstein bagel.
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UCSD Hillel of San Diego: “Parsha and Pizza with Cecelia” at 1 p.m., Thursdays at the Price Center, at which students are invited to enjoy some pizza and Jewish learning.
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UCSD Hillel of San Diego: “Schmoozeday with Cecelia and Shir” at 1 p.m., Tuesdays at the Price Center, at which they can stop by and grab a sweet treat and chit chat.
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UCSD Hillel of San Diego: “Bagels Ba Boker” at 11 a.m., Wednesdays at the Sun God Lawn, where they can enjoy an Einstein bagel.
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UCSD Hillel of San Diego: “Parsha and Pizza with Cecelia” at 1 p.m., Thursdays at the Price Center, at which students are invited to enjoy some pizza and Jewish learning.
24-May 4, 2025
RUTH: Remember Us the Holocaust: Holocaust Survivor: Ruth Goldschmeidova Sax: One Woman’s Journey, Coronado Library. An exhibit created and curated by Sandra Scheller. Click here for more information.
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UCSD Hillel of San Diego: “Schmoozeday with Cecelia and Shir” at 1 p.m., Tuesdays at the Price Center, at which they can stop by and grab a sweet treat and chit chat.
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UCSD Hillel of San Diego: “Bagels Ba Boker” at 11 a.m., Wednesdays at the Sun God Lawn, where they can enjoy an Einstein bagel.
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UCSD Hillel of San Diego: “Parsha and Pizza with Cecelia” at 1 p.m., Thursdays at the Price Center, at which students are invited to enjoy some pizza and Jewish learning.
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Beth Jacob Congregation announces Scholar in Residence Rebbetzin Esti Hamilton will lecture the weekend of Friday, Jan. 31 to Saturday, Feb. 1. Hamilton is a teacher of Torah, spiritual mentor, and religious leader for thousands of students across the globe. More information forthcoming.
FEBRUARY
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AJC San Diego and Jewish Federation of San Diego on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. PST for an impactful, in-person event to combat antisemitism. The 2025 “Standing Together” symposium will build on the success of last year’s inaugural event and expand in scope and size, with programming designed for allies of the Jewish community, a teen track, and additional breakout workshops to meet the growing needs of our community. Click here to register.
MARCH
APRIL
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Jewish Federation of San Diego announces a “Save the Date: March of the Living: 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Camps” April 22-May1, 2025. Trip highlights include March of the Living – explore Holocaust history while celebrating Jewish survival and strength with an adult delegation from the San Diego Jewish community. Visit historic sites in Poland and optional extension to observe Yom HaZikaron (Israel’s Memorial Day) and celebrate Yom HaAtzmaut (Israel’s Independence Day). Click here for more information.
May
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Jewish Journey in Lithuania and Latvia Led by Professor Yale Strom and Elizabeth Schwartz is accepting registrations for the May 12-23, 2025, trip. This culturally rich tour of Lithuania and Riga, Latvia was once 40% Jewish, and the entire country was once 10% Jewish. As many as 1 million Americans have ancestral roots from Lithuania – many of them Jews. Strom and Schwartz will also perform klezmer/Yiddush concerts with local professional musicians. Click here to register by July 1 and save $100 per person.
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