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The Jewish Federation of San Diego County was founded in 1936. Its mission is "to build a vibrant, caring, connected, and enduring Jewish community." [2] It currently employs approximately 24 full-time staff members who are supported by a corps of volunteers and a board of trustees, currently led by Board Chair Jack Maizel [3] and President and ...
The first Jewish religious service in San Diego was held in 1851. The first congregation called, Adat Yeshurun, later changing to Beth Israel, was founded in 1861. [2] [3] [4] In the 1870s, when the town center moved, the congregation did as well. In 1871 the first Hebrew Benevolent Society was founded by Marcus Schiller.
Congregation Beth Israel ( Hebrew: בית ישראל) is a Reform Jewish congregation and synagogue located at 9001 Towne Centre Drive in University City, San Diego, California, in the United States. Incorporated in 1887, Beth Israel traces its roots back to 1861; and is the largest and oldest Jewish congregation in San Diego. [2] [3] [4]
The San Diego Jewish World is a publication that covers Jewish-interest news and cultural affairs in the San Diego, California, area and international Jewish news. [1] [2] [3] The World was founded in 2007 by Donald and Nancy Harrison and was published by The Harrison Enterprises. [2]
Koret Foundation. The Koret Foundation is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. Its mission is to strengthen the Bay Area and support the Jewish community in the U.S. and Israel through grantmaking to organizations involved with education, arts and culture, the Jewish community, and the Bay Area community.
Pages in category "Jews and Judaism in San Diego". The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total. This list may not reflect recent changes . History of the Jews in San Diego.
Aleph Institute. Am Yisrael Foundation. American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee. American Jewish World Service. Americans for Peace Now. Alliance for Jewish Theatre. Association of Reform Zionists of America. The Awareness Center. Aytzim.
13-1659707: Legal status: 501(c)(3) religious organization Purpose: To strengthen kehillot; to ensure there are thriving centers of Jewish practice across North America, Israel, and beyond that celebrate both tradition and contemporary life; to demonstrate what an authentic and dynamic Judaism looks like, inspire people to be a part of it, and advance its critical role in the world.