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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.
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]
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]
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.
Palm Beach County Commissioner Gregg Weiss (left) and Rabbi Leib Ezagui huddle together in the rain to light nine candles on a sand-sculpture menorah in Juno Beach on Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023.
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.
The Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School, often referred to as CESJDS or JDS, is a private, pluralistic Jewish JK-12 school located on two campuses in North Bethesda (Rockville postal address), Maryland, United States. Founded in 1966, the school's namesake is Charles E. Smith, a local Jewish philanthropist and real estate magnate.