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Shalom San Diego 2014 Guide to the Jewish Community
Shalom San Diego
2014 Guide to the Jewish Community The Jewish Federation of San Diego County is pleased to present “Shalom San Diego, Guide to the Jewish Community.” Now available as an electronic file (Adobe PDF), it gives you the flexibility to print specific pages and the option to email a copy to family and friends. Whether you’re a longtime resident, new to the area, or just considering a move to San Diego County, we hope you’ll use this informative guide to our community. We look forward to you joining in our many activities! Get the latest information about what is happening at Federation and in the community: • Visit our website at jewishinsandiego.org • Subscribe for weekly updates at jewishinsandiego.org/federationnews.aspx • Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/jewishinsandiego
Table of Contents
Agencies & Organizations Camps College Organizations & Programs Congregations/Synagogues Disabilities & Inclusion Hospice Care Interfaith Jewish Publications Judaica Stores Kosher Caterers & Restaurants Men’s Organizations Mikvaot Mohalim Mortuary/Cemeteries Older Adult Programs & Centers Schools Singles Social Services Women’s Organizations Young Adult Programs Young Family Programs Youth Organizations
Updated: March 2014
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INDEX A Culture of Peace,...............................................................................................8 Adoption Alliance of Southern California...................................................8 AIPAC Diplomat Club.......................................................................................27 Alef Center............................................................................................................15 Alef Center Hebrew School............................................................................25 Am Israel Mortuary...........................................................................................21 American Friends of Magen David Adom..................................................8 American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC)..................................8 American Jewish Committee..........................................................................8 American Technion Society (ATS)..................................................................8 Anti-Defamation League (ADL)......................................................................8 Aztecs for Israel at SDSU.................................................................................14 B’nai B’rith Youth Organization (BBYO)......................................................29 B’nai Shalom Religious School.....................................................................25 B'nai Tikvah Religious School........................................................................25 Beth Eliyahu Torah Center...............................................................................15 Beth Jacob Congregation...............................................................................15 Beth Jacob Congregation Religious School.............................................25 Beth Montessori Preschool.............................................................................24 Bogrim..................................................................................................................27 Brandeis University National Women’s Committee .............................27 Camp Alonim......................................................................................................13 Camp Be’chol Lashon.......................................................................................14 Camp Gan Israel..................................................................................................14 Camp Gilboa Habonim Dror..........................................................................13 Camp Hess Kramer & Gindling Hilltop Camp................................................13 Camp Jaycee........................................................................................................14 Camp JCA Shalom.............................................................................................13 Camp K’tonton....................................................................................................14 Camp Mountain Chai.......................................................................................13 Camp Newman URJ..........................................................................................13 Camp Ramah.......................................................................................................13 Camp Simcha......................................................................................................14 Camp Yofi.............................................................................................................13 Cars...........................................................................................................................8 Catering by Charles Shmoozers...................................................................19 Catering by Felicia G........................................................................................20 Catering by Yakov, Chabad Cafe..................................................................20 Center for Jewish Culture.................................................................................8 Center for Jewish Genetic Disorders..............................................................26 Chabad Hebrew Academy..............................................................................23 Chabad Hebrew Academy Preschool.........................................................24 Chabad Jewish Center of Oceanside..........................................................25 Chabad Jewish Student Life at SDSU.........................................................14 Chabad Jewish Student Life at UCSD........................................................14 Chabad of Carmel Valley.................................................................................15 Chabad of Coronado........................................................................................15 Chabad of Downtown......................................................................................15 Chabad of Downtown Hebrew School......................................................25 Chabad of East County.....................................................................................15 Chabad of La Costa...........................................................................................15 Chabad of La Jolla Shores...............................................................................15 Chabad of Oceanside.......................................................................................15 Chabad of Pacific Beach..................................................................................15 Chabad of Poway...............................................................................................15 Chabad of Poway Michael Altman Afternoon Hebrew School.........25 Chabad of Rancho Santa Fe .........................................................................15 Chabad of San Diego Headquarters..........................................................16 Chabad of Scripps Ranch...............................................................................16 Chabad of SDSU................................................................................................16 Chabad of Temecula Valley............................................................................16 Chabad of UCSD................................................................................................16 Chabad of University City...............................................................................16
Chabad without Borders: Chula Vista & Tijuana.....................................16 Chai........................................................................................................................27 Chai Altman Preschool and Day Care Center..........................................24 CJC In the Mix.....................................................................................................27 College Avenue Older Adult Center ..........................................................22 Congregation Adat Yeshurun........................................................................16 Congregation B’nai Chaim.............................................................................16 Congregation B’nai Shalom...........................................................................16 Congregation B’nai Tikvah..............................................................................16 Congregation Beth Am...................................................................................16 Congregation Beth Am Jewish Learning Center....................................25 Congregation Beth Am Preschool...............................................................24 Congregation Beth El.......................................................................................16 Congregation Beth El Viterbi Torah School..............................................25 Congregation Beth Israel................................................................................16 Congregation Beth Israel Bill and Sid Rubin Preschool.......................24 Congregation Beth Israel Religious School..............................................25 Congregation Dor Hadash..............................................................................16 Congregation Etz Chaim of Ramona..........................................................16 Congregation Havurim....................................................................................16 Congregation Kehillas Torah..........................................................................17 Consulate General of Israel, Los Angeles.....................................................8 Council for Jews with Special Needs, Inc..................................................18 Dippin' Dots........................................................................................................20 Dor Hadash Gesher Religious School.........................................................25 El Camino Memorial Park...............................................................................21 Elijah Minyan.......................................................................................................17 Emet Kosher Catering & Market...................................................................20 Empowering Jews with Disabilities.............................................................18 Eternal Hills Memorial Park ...........................................................................21 FIDF San Diego Young Leadership..............................................................28 Fix-It Service........................................................................................................22 Foodmobile.........................................................................................................22 French Gourmet.................................................................................................20 Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF)................................................8 Friendship Circle...........................................................................................9, 18 G’mach San Diego Jewish Gift Closet..........................................................9 Geriatric Care Management...........................................................................22 Girls Life................................................................................................................18 Glass Leadership.................................................................................................28 Greenwood Memorial Park............................................................................21 Habonim Dror North America......................................................................29 Hadassah..............................................................................................................27 Hand-up Youth Food Pantry..........................................................................26 Hatikva Fine Judaica.........................................................................................19 Hillel.......................................................................................................................14 Hillel JGrads.........................................................................................................28 Home of Peace Cemetery................................................................................21 Hope Village San Diego, Chesed Home....................................................18 House of Israel Balboa Park.............................................................................9 Inclusion Department of the Lawrence Family JCC..............................18 I-Pitch for Israel...................................................................................................15 Israel Bonds............................................................................................................9 Israel Government Tourist Office - Go Israel...............................................9 Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs.....................................................................9 Israelis in San Diego.............................................................................................9 JDC Entwine.........................................................................................................28 Jerusalem Foundation.......................................................................................9 Jerusalem Post......................................................................................................9 Jewish Agency For Israel (JAFI).......................................................................9 Jewish Braille Institute.....................................................................................18 Jewish Community Foundation...................................................................10 Jewish Community Foundation Young Funders Initiative.................28
INDEX Jewish Deaf Community Center...................................................................18 Jewish Deaf Resource Center (JDRC).................................................18 Jewish Family Service Turk Family Center.................................................10 Jewish Federations of North America........................................................10 Jewish Healing Center......................................................................................10 Jewish Historical Society.................................................................................11 Jewish National Fund......................................................................................11 Jewish Telegraphic Agency............................................................................11 Jewish Women International Bay City Chapter.......................................27 JFS Aging and Wellness...................................................................................22 JFS Counseling Services..................................................................................26 JFS Crisis, Psychiatric and Medical Case Management........................26 JFS Emerging Leaders......................................................................................28 JFS Intensive Psychiatric Case Management...........................................26 Kahal Am..............................................................................................................17 Kehillas Torah Learning Center.....................................................................25 Kehillat Ahavat Yisrael......................................................................................17 Ken Jewish Community...................................................................................11 La Jolla Mikvah at Congregation Adat Yeshurun ..................................20 Lang's Kosher Bakery........................................................................................20 Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center...........................................11 Lawrence Family JCC Nierman Preschool.................................................24 Leichtag Foundation........................................................................................11 Magen Abraham Sephardic Synagogue...................................................17 Manhigim............................................................................................................29 Mazon...................................................................................................................11 Mikvah Israel of San Diego.............................................................................20 Moishe House.....................................................................................................28 Moishe House Without Walls.........................................................................28 NA'AMAT USA.....................................................................................................27 National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW)............................................27 NCSY (National Conference of SynagogueYouth)..............................18, 29 Ner Tamid North County Conservative Synagogue .............................17 Ner Tamid Sam S. Bloom Religious School...............................................25 New Life Club......................................................................................................11 North County Inland Center at Temple Adat Shalom..........................22 North County Inland Mikvah at Chabad of Poway................................21 North County Jewish Seniors Club.............................................................22 Ohr Ami - The Jewish Hospice Program....................................................19 Ohr Shalom Religious School........................................................................25 Ohr Shalom Synagogue...................................................................................17 Olam Haemes Cemetary..................................................................................21 On the Go - Transportation Solution..........................................................22 ORT America........................................................................................................12 Pachie’s Place.......................................................................................................28 PJ Library...............................................................................................................28 Project Sarah.......................................................................................................27 Ralphs "Kosher Experience"............................................................................20 Rancho Bernardo Jewish Senior Center....................................................22 Renaissance Catering.......................................................................................20 San Diego Jewish Academy...........................................................................23 San Diego Jewish Academy Children’s House........................................24 San Diego Jewish Genealogical Society (SDJGS)...................................12 San Diego Jewish Journal...............................................................................19 San Diego Jewish War Veterans, USA.........................................................12 San Diego Jewish World..................................................................................19 San Diego Rabbinical Association...............................................................12 Save the Music....................................................................................................12 Scholars for Peace in the Middle East (SPME).........................................12 Schwartz Judaica...............................................................................................19 Seacrest at Home..............................................................................................23 Seacrest Village Retirement Communities...............................................22
Senior Adult Program at Lawrence Family JCC......................................23 Serving Older Holocaust Survivors Program (SOS)..............................23 Shalom Baby.......................................................................................................29 Shalom Catering................................................................................................20 Shevet Galim, Israel Scouts of San Diego..................................................29 Sima's Gourmet Catering................................................................................20 Soille Hebrew Day Paula Tannen Preschool.............................................24 Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School.........................................................23 South African Jewish American Community (SAJAC)..........................12 Southern California Yeshiva High School (SCY High)...........................23 Stand with Us.....................................................................................................12 Starlite Caterers..................................................................................................20 Supporting Jewish Single Parents (SJSP).................................................26 Taglit - Birthright Israel.....................................................................................19 Tarbuton - Israeli Cultural Center.................................................................12 T.E.A.M. (Training and Education About the Middle East)..................13 Temple .Adat Shalom.......................................................................................17 Temple Adat Shalom Ganon Gil Preschool .............................................24 Temple Adat Shalom Mosad Shalom Religious School.......................25 Temple Beth Shalom.........................................................................................17 Temple Beth Shalom Preschool....................................................................24 Temple Beth Shalom Religious School......................................................26 Temple Emanu-El of San Diego....................................................................17 Temple Emanu-El Price Family Preschool ................................................24 Temple Emanu-El Torah & Hebrew School...............................................26 Temple Etz Rimon..............................................................................................17 Temple Etz Rimon Religious School............................................................26 Temple Solel........................................................................................................17 Temple Solel Early Childhood Center.........................................................25 Temple Solel Religious and Hebrew School............................................26 The Grille International Fusion......................................................................20 The Place...............................................................................................................20 The Place Café at the JCC...............................................................................20 Tifereth Israel Synagogue...............................................................................17 Tifereth Israel Synagogue Abraham Ratner Torah School..................25 Tifereth Israel Synagogue Silverman Preschool.....................................24 Torah High School of San Diego..................................................................23 Tritons for Israel at UCSD ...............................................................................15 Union for Reform Judaism..............................................................................19 University City Older Adult Center..............................................................23 Virtual Jerusalem................................................................................................13 Viterbi Family Baby Book Club.....................................................................29 Waters of Eden............................................................................................13, 21 Ways to Work......................................................................................................27 Yachad/National Jewish Council for the Disabled................................19 Yachad/Our Way................................................................................................19 YAD Clusters.................................................................................................26, 28 Yad HaChazakah................................................................................................19 Young Adult Division (YAD)....................................................................26, 28 Young Israel of San Diego...............................................................................17 Young Jewish Leadership of University City (YJLUC)...........................28 Young Jewish Professionals (YJP)................................................................28 Young Judaea.....................................................................................................29 ZCater Catering..................................................................................................20 Zionist Organization of America (ZOA).....................................................13
2014 Jewish Holidays* Purim
March 16, 2014
Purim is one of the most joyous and fun holidays on the Jewish calendar
Pesach
April 15-22, 2014
Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread
Yom HaShoah
April 28, 2014
Holocaust Memorial Day
Yom HaZikaron
May 5, 2014
Israeli Memorial Day
Yom Ha’Atzmaut
May 6, 2014
Israeli Independence Day
Yom Yerushalayim
May 28, 2014
Jerusalem Day
Shavuot
June 5-6, 2014
Festival of Weeks, commemorates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai
Tisha B’Av
August 5, 2014
The Ninth of Av, fast commemorating the destruction of the two Temples
Rosh Hashana
September 25-26, 2014
The Jewish New Year
Yom Kippur
October 4, 2014
Day of Atonement
Sukkot
October 9-15, 2014
Feast of Tabernacles
Shmini Atzeret
October 16, 2014
Eighth Day of Assembly
Simchat Torah
October 17, 2014
Day of Celebrating the Torah
Chanukah
December 17-24, 2014
The Jewish festival of rededication, also known as the Festival of Lights
*Note: All holidays begin at sundown the evening before.
OUR VISION A vibrant, caring, connected, and enduring Jewish community. OUR MISSION Inspired by Jewish values, we broaden and deepen engagement in Jewish life to strengthen Jewish identity, foster dynamic connections with Israel, and care for all Jews in need. We mobilize our community’s resources, leaders, and organizations to address the community’s most critical needs, creating profound impact locally, in Israel, and around the world.
Anti-Defamation League (ADL) 4950 Murphy Canyon Road, Suite 250 San Diego, CA 92123 858.565.6896 sandiego.adl.org
AGENCIES & ORGANIZATIONS A Culture of Peace 401 B Street, Suite 920 San Diego, CA 92101 866.711.4546 acultureofpeace.org A Culture of Peace was founded on the belief that there is an existing, inherent goodness in us all that should be expressed and promoted. ADOPTION ALLIANCE OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Jewish Family Service Turk Family Center 8804 Balboa Ave. San Diego, CA 92123 858.637.3060 jfssd.org jfsonline@jfssd.org As experienced adoption professionals, we’ll help you prepare for all aspects of the adoption process and to meet the joys and challenges of parenthood upon the arrival of your child. American Friends of Magen David Adom Marla Bennet Memorial Friends Society 6505 Wilshire Blvd. #650 Los Angeles, CA 90048 323.655.4655 afmda.org AFMDA is the authorized organization supporting the lifesaving efforts of Magen David Adom in Israel and representing the MDA in the US. American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) 8895 Towne Centre Dr Suite 105-149 San Diego, CA 92121 858.626.2790 AIPAC.org AIPAC helps to educate members of Congress, public officials, and policy makers about the importance of the U.S.-Israel friendship. American Jewish Committee 310.282.8080 ajc.org AJC advocates for the well-being of the Jewish people and Israel, and for the advancement of democratic values for all. We promote these goals through an agency-wide focus in four key areas: diplomacy, legislative advocacy, building bridges and communications. American Technion Society (ATS) 4950 Murphy Canyon Road San Diego, CA 92123 858.750.2135 ats.org
The Anti-Defamation League is the nation’s premier civil rights/ human relations agency. ADL fights anti-Semitism and all forms of bigotry, defends democratic ideals and protects civil rights for all. Cars (Charitable Auto Resources) 4669 Murphy Canyon Rd., Suite 100 San Diego, CA 92123 877.537.4483 www.charitableautoresources.com Turn your car into care – Donate your vehicle to JFS. Center for Jewish Culture Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS 4126 Executive Drive La Jolla, CA 92037 858.457.3030 sdcjc.org Our mission is to expand and enrich cultural life in San Diego by presenting the finest in Jewish artistic expressions, encouraging the preservation of Jewish culture and heritage and nurturing new creativity in the arts. The CJC offers a wide variety of multi-disciplinary artistic programs that explore cultural identities and perspectives, promote cross cultural understanding and highlight human themes of family, tolerance, compassion and hope. These programs, including the San Diego Jewish Film Festival, San Diego Jewish Book Fair, Look & Listen: Performing Arts Series, Holocaust Education Program, Adult Jewish Education, Gotthelf Art Gallery and the J*Company Youth Theatre. Consulate General of Israel, Los Angeles 11766 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 1600 Los Angeles, CA 90025 323.852.5500 israella.org consular-assist@losangeles.mfa.gov.il The Consular Department provides services to residents of Arizona, Southern California, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, Utah and Wyoming only. Friends of the Israel Defense Forces 6165 Greenwich Dr., Suite 120 San Diego, CA, 92122 858.926.3210 fidf.org sandiego@fidf.org FIDF seeks to raise money for the well-being of the soldiers of Israel.
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Friendship Circle 16934 Chabad Way Poway, CA 92064 858.487.4879 FriendshipCircleSD.com info@friendshipcirclesd.com
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs Washington Embassy 3514 International Dr. N.W. Washington D.C. 20008 202.364.5500 israelemb.org
The Friendship Circle brings teen friends to children with special needs.
The Foreign Ministry formulates, implements and presents the foreign policy of the Government of Israel. It represents the state vis-a-vis foreign governments and international organizations, explains its positions and problems throughout the world, endeavors to promote its economic, cultural, and scientific relations, and fosters cooperation with developing countries. Israel currently maintains diplomatic relations with 162 countries. The Ministry promotes relations with Diaspora communities and safeguards the rights of Israeli citizens abroad. The Ministry discharges its diverse duties through its head office in Jerusalem and the Israeli missions abroad.
G’mach - San Diego Jewish Gift Closet 8811 Production Avenue San Diego, CA 92121 858.549.1877 sandiegogmach.com sdgmach@gmail.com A place where people in the community donate items they have no use for and people who need them can collect them for free. House of Israel House of Pacific Relations International Cottages 2125 Park Blvd. San Diego, CA 92134 858.597.0306 CottageOfIsrael.com info@CottageOfIsrael.com The House of Israel was established as one of 29 of Balboa Park’s International Cottages in 1948. It is open every Sunday, showcasing Israeli music, culture and history, and providing an inviting environment for our many visitors. IsrAEl Bonds Los Angeles Office Development Corporation for Israel 1950 Sawtelle Blvd., Suite 295 North Los Angeles, CA 90025 800.922.6637 israelbonds.com losangeles@israelbonds.com
Israelis in San Diego 441 Saxony Rd. Encinitas, CA 92024 858.201.6094 israelisinsandiego.com For Israelis and Hebrew speakers in San Diego, to provide social and Jewish holiday activities in Hebrew. Jerusalem Foundation 11 Rivka Street POB 10185 Jerusalem 91101 ISRAEL Tel: 972-2-675-1711 jerusalemfoundation.org info@jerusalem-foundation.org Our Vision: A Jerusalem that is pluralistic, vibrant, modern and economically flourishing.
Development Corporation for Israel, commonly known as Israel Bonds, is a broker-dealer that underwrites securities issued by the State of Israel in the United States. In 2013, U.S. Israel bond investments surpassed $1.12 billion, an unprecedented domestic sales achievement. Israel bonds are included in the portfolios of a diverse array of investors. Global sales since the first Israel bonds were issued in 1951 have exceeded $36 billion.
Our Mission: We live and breathe Jerusalem, the spiritual center of the Jewish people. We look beyond its daily complexities, identify its ever-changing needs, devise solutions to address them and improve the quality of life of its residents.
Israel Government Tourist Office - Go Israel Los Angeles - Western Region Israel Ministry of Tourism Western Region – USA 11766 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1600 Los Angeles, CA 90025 323.658.7463 goisrael.com igtolosangeles@imot.org
Israel's best-selling English daily and most-read English website.
Jerusalem Post jpost.com
Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI) 972-2-620-2222 jewishagency.org We connect the global Jewish family, bringing Jews to Israel, and Israel to Jews, by providing meaningful Israel engagement and facilitating Aliyah. We build a better society in Israel - and beyond energizing young Israelis and their worldwide peers to rediscover a collective sense of Jewish purpose.
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Jewish Community Foundation 4950 Murphy Canyon Rd. San Diego, CA 92123 858.279.2740 jcfsandiego.org The Foundation partners with individual, families and community organizations to help them achieve their philanthropic goals and to increase current and future support for a vibrant and secure Jewish community in San Diego, Israel and around the world. Jewish Family Service Turk Family Center 8804 Balboa Avenue San Diego, CA 92123 858.637.3000 jfssd.org jfsonline@jfssd.org Helpline: (Toll Free) 877.537.1818 Older Adult Helpline: 858.637.3040 Volunteer 858.637.3050 JFS - North County Coastal 285 North El Camino Real, Suite 215 Encinitas, CA 92024 858.637.3010 JFS - North County Inland Temple Adat Shalom 15905 Pomerado Road Poway, CA 92064 858.674.1123 JFS programs include: • Adoption Alliance of Southern California • Behavioral Health Awareness • Bereavement Services • Bikkur Holim Friendly Visitor • Brain Fitness • Breast Cancer Case Management • Citizenship & Naturalization Services • Coachella Valley Services • College Avenue Center • CO-OP (Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities) • Counseling • Crisis Case Management • Desert Horizons SOS • Embrace-a-Family • Emerging Leaders at JFS • Employment & Career Services • Financial Literacy • Foodmobile • Geriatric Care Management • Girls Give Back • Hand Up Teen Leadership • Hand Up Youth Food Pantry • Hebrew Free Loan Association 10
• Home Not Alone • Hunger Advocacy Network • Immigration Program • Intensive Psychiatric Case Management • Jewish BIGPals • Jewish Healing Center • JFS Coastal Club • JFS Fix-It Service • Military Case Management • Military Support Services • Mitzvah Makers • Mood Disorder • North County Inland Center • North Coastal Jewish Connections (NCJC) • On the Go • Pachie's Place • Patient Advocacy • Positive Parenting Program • Prins Asylum Program • Project SARAH • Refugee Employment & Job Placement Services • Refugee Reception & Placement • Roy's Desert Resource Center • David Rubenstein Memorial Scholarship Fund • Serving Older Holocaust Survivors • Stars of David • Support & Psychotherapy Groups • Supporting Jewish Single Parents (SJSP) • United Run for the Hungry • University City Older Adult Center • Ways to Work Jewish Federations of North America Wall Street Station PO Box 157 New York, NY 10268 212.284.6500 jewishfederations.org info@JewishFederations.org The Jewish Federations of North America represents 153 Jewish Federations and over 300 network communities, which raise and distribute more than $3 billion annually for social welfare, social services and educational needs. The Federation movement, collectively among the top 10 charities on the continent, protects and enhances the well-being of Jews worldwide through the values of tikkun olam (repairing the world), tzedakah (charity and social justice) and Torah (Jewish learning). jewish healing center Jewish Family Service Turk Family Center 8804 Balboa Ave. San Diego, CA 92123 858.637.3060 jfssd.org jfsonline@jfssd.org The Jewish Healing Center is dedicated to providing a uniquely Jewish and spiritual perspective to everyday challenges and crisis situations.
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Jewish Historical Society of San Diego at San Diego State University Malcolm Love Library, Irving and Sylvia Snyder Reading Room, #363 619.594.3399 jewishstudies.sdsu.edu/archives jewishstudiesreadroom@mail.sdsu.edu A non-profit organization that collects, preserves and disseminates information about San Diego Jewish history. The Society owns and maintains local Jewish community archives. Jewish National Fund San Diego Region Serving: San Diego Operations 7120 Hayvenhurst Ave., #200 Van Nuys, CA 91406 858.824.9178 jnf.org eerle@jnf.org
• Senior Adult Department • Inclusion Program • J-Team after-school program • Adult Programs (not Jewish/Senior) • Teens • March of the Living • JCC Maccabi Games • Girls Life (teen girls ages 11-14) • College Bound • Teen Leadership Council • Partners in Prevention • J-Serve: National Day of Youth Service Leichtag Foundation 441 Saxony Road Encinitas, CA 92024 760.929.1090 info@leichtag.org leichtag.org
Jewish National Fund (JNF) is a non-profit organization founded in 1901 to serve as caretaker to the land of Israel, on behalf of its owners – Jewish people everywhere. Jewish Telegraphic Agency (JTA) jta.org JTA is the definitive, trusted global source of breaking news and analysis on issues of Jewish interest and concern. We are a not-for-profit organization that prides itself on producing compelling, credible, independent, and high-quality journalism. Our reporting reflects the wide spectrum of religious, political and cultural identity within the Jewish community, with our digital properties serving as a town square where Jews of all stripes can debate with and learn about each other. Ken Jewish Community 11860 Carmel Creek Rd., Ste. G San Diego, CA 92130 858.793.1605 kenjc.org Kenmail@kenjc.org
The Leichtag Foundation focuses on combating poverty and increasing self-sufficiency for residents of coastal North County; supporting and inspiring vibrant Jewish life in coastal North County; stimulating renewal, service, and social activism in Jerusalem, Israel; and building strong connections and relationships between San Diego and Israel. From the Foundation’s inception in 1991 through November 2013, Leichtag Family Foundation and Leichtag Family Trust grants total more than $85 million to projects and programs in North County, San Diego, Jerusalem, and around the world. Mazon 10495 Santa Monica Blvd., Ste 100 Los Angeles, CA 90025 800.813.0557 mazon.org A Jewish Response to Hunger is a national nonprofit organization working to end hunger among people of all faiths and backgrounds in the United States and Israel.
The Ken Jewish Community is where Latin Jewish families find friends for life who share their beliefs, values and traditions. Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS 4126 Executive Drive La Jolla, CA 92037 858.457.3030 lfjcc.org
New Life Club c/o Tifereth Israel Synagogue 6660 Cowles Mountain Blvd. San Diego, CA 92119 619.286.8487 Founded in 1953, the New Life Club is an organization for survivors of the Nazi Holocaust. Monthly meetings include speakers, films, theater and musical performances. We offer catered free lunches for members on a monthly basis.
The mission of the LFJCC, Jacobs Family Campus is to provide social, cultural, educational and recreational programs to individuals and families of all ages, religions, races, financial abilities and physical and mental abilities. LFJCC programs include: • Camp Jaycee • Nierman Preschool • Qualcomm Sports, Fitness and Aquatics Complex • Shalom Baby jewishinsandiego.org
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ORT America West Coast Region 6435 Wilshire Blvd., Room 305 Los Angeles, CA 90048-4907 323.966.0092 800.701.3018 (toll free) ortamerica.org western@ortamerica.org
Scholars for Peace in the Middle East (SPME) UCSD campus chapter spme.net (dfeifel@ucsd.edu)
ORT America, over 130 years strong, is a Jewish-based organization committed to strengthening communities against all odds, locally, within the United States and throughout the world. ORT, the largest global non-governmental Jewish education organization, educates and trains more than 300,000 students annually in the USA, Israel, the Baltic and CIS, Latin America, Europe, Africa and Asia. ORT was founded in St. Petersburg in 1880 to provide employable skills for Russia’s impoverished Jewish people. Since that time, ORT has evolved to service the global community by meeting the educational and competitive needs of today's society. San Diego Jewish Genealogical Society (SDJGS) P.O. Box 927089 San Diego, CA 92192 sdjgs.org info@sdjgs.org Founded in 1982, the SDJGS has a specialized genealogical library which includes many valuable resource books, journals, maps, and other research material. San Diego Jewish War Veterans, USA Commander San Diego Post 185 Sheldon Margolis 2241 Caminito Preciosa Sur La Jolla, CA 92037 858-774-6778 jwv.org smargoli1@comcast.net American Jewish veterans associate together to preserve the memories and records of patriotic service performed by the men and women of our faith.
Shop Israel shopinisrael.com Shopinisrael.com can connect you or your business to reliable professional services across a range of expertise. We promote a list of highly qualified Israeli specialists ranging from lawyers, accountants, web developers, real estate agents, and more. All businesses/professionals listed are able to work within Israel as well as supply services to those overseas if required, depending on the type of professional services needed. South African Jewish American Community P.O. Box 13608 La Jolla, CA 92039 619.884.2280 sajacsandiego.com sajacsandiego@gmail.com SAJAC assists all South African Jews in San Diego to integrate into the American Jewish community, provides friendly relations and understanding among Jews of all countries, identifies those in need and connects them with sources of assistance. Stand with Us 4950 Murphy Canyon Road 2nd Floor San Diego, CA 92123 858.598.8220 standwithus.com sandiego@standwithus.com StandWithUs is an international, non-profit organization. StandWithUs is dedicated to informing the public about Israel and to combating the extremism and anti-Semitism that often distorts the issues.
San Diego Rabbinical Association 858.535.1111 Save the Music 5436 Harvest Run Drive San Diego, CA 92130 858.414.3339 savethemusic.com ok@savethemusic.com SaveTheMusic.com is dedicated to finding old Jewish recordings (Yiddish, Hebrew, Ladino and Chazonish music), cleaning them, digitizing them and making them available online to young performers and everybody interested in Jewish music.
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SPME is an independent, faculty-driven, grassroots community of scholars. Our mission is to inform, motivate, and encourage faculty to use their academic skills and disciplines on campus, in classrooms, and in academic publications to develop effective responses to the ideological distortions, including anti-Semitic and anti-Zionist slanders, that poison debate and work against peace.
Tarbuton - Israeli Cultural Center 441 Saxony Rd. Encinitas, CA 92024 858.201.6094 tarbuton.org director@tarbuton.org The Tarbuton, an Israeli Cultural Center, offers Israeli-themed programs and classes (in Hebrew and/or English) that engage the local Israeli and entire Jewish community, providing opportunities for all ages to learn and maintain their Hebrew language skills, share their traditions and build a deeper connection to Israel.
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T.E.A.M. (Training and Education About the Middle East) 4950 Murphy Canyon Road San Diego, CA 92123 760.753.2121 sandiegoteam.org T.E.A.M. is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing balance to the debate on the Middle East conflict in the San Diego region by educating as many people as possible about the historical facts of the conflict. Virtual Jerusalem virtualjerusalem.com The place where Jews click. Waters of Eden San Diego Community Mikvah and Education Center 441 Saxony Rd. Encinitas, CA 92024 760.212.8033 619.206.3959 watersofedensd.org info@watersofedensd.org San Diego Community Mikvah and Education Center provides a unique center for Jewish continuity, spirituality, renewal, and learning for the greater San Diego community. This center is dedicated to reclaiming the ancient tradition of mikvah, reinventing the rituals of immersion to serve the needs of a diverse 21st-century Jewish community, male and female, young and old. Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) San Diego District P.O. Box 60359 San Diego, CA 92166 858.546.1361 sdzoa.org (local) zoa.org (national) The ZOA focuses on the burning issues that impact Israel’s security and survival today.
CAMPS For a complete list of more than 150 Jewish overnight camps, please visit onehappycamper.org or contact Brenda Silvers at 858.737.7146 or bsilvers@jewishfederationsandiego.org.
California Resident Overnight Camps Camp Alonim Business Office: 1101 Peppertree Lane Brandeis, CA 93064 805.582.4450 alonim.com alonim@ajula.edu
Camp Gilboa Habonim Dror Business Office: 8339 West 3rd St. Los Angeles, CA 90048 323.653.6772 campgilboa.org info@campgilboa.org Camp JCA Shalom Business Office: 4342 Mulholland Highway Malibu, CA 90265 818.889.5500 campjcashalom.com info@shalominstitute.com Camp Mountain Chai San Diego Jewish Community Camp & Retreat Center Business Office: 4950 Murphy Canyon Rd. San Diego, CA 92123 858.571.3444 campmountainchai.com info@campmountainchai.com Camp Newman URJ Business Office: URJ Camp Newman 711 Grand Avenue, Suite 280 San Rafael, CA 94901 415.392.7080 x11 campnewman@urj.org Camp Ramah Business Office: 17525 Ventura Blvd., Ste. 201 Encino, CA 91316 310.476.8571 888.226.7726 ramah.org info@ramah.org Camp Yofi Angelus Oaks, CA Summer Phone: 909.794.2693 Off-season Phone: 949.435.3400 jccoc.org CampYofi@jccoc.org Wilshire Boulevard Temple Camps Camp Hess Kramer & Gindling Hill Top Camp 3663 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90010 Summer Phone: 310.457.9617 Off-season Phone: 213.388.2401 info@wbtcamps.org or Seth@wbtcamps.org
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Chabad Jewish Student Life at UCSD 8818 Cliffridge Ave. La Jolla, CA 92037 858.405.6940 jewishstudentlife.org ChabadJsl@gmail.com Jewishstudentlife@gmail.com
San Diego Day Camps Camp Be’chol Lashon Summer Phone: 415.386.7900 Off-season Phone: 415.386.7900 bechollashon.org Camp@bechollashon.org Camp Gan Israel 10785 Pomerado Rd. San Diego, CA 92131 858.566.1996 cgisd.com admin@cgisd.com
Chabad Jewish Student Life of San Diego is an organization dedicated to bringing a fun and rewarding Jewish experience to college students all over San Diego! From social events, Shabbat dinners, holiday celebrations, classes, sports and fun!
Camp Jaycee Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS 4126 Executive Drive La Jolla, CA 92037 858.362.1132 lfjcc.org Camp K’tonton 6660 Cowles Mountain Blvd. San Diego, CA 92119 619.697.1948 preschool@tiferethisrael.com Camp Simcha 552 South El Camino Real Encinitas, CA 92024 760.436.0654 templesolel.net
COLLEGE ORGANIZATIONS & PROGRAMS
Hillel of San Diego* 8976 Cliffridge Ave. La Jolla, CA 92037 858.583.6080 (area office) hillelsd.org The foundation for Jewish campus life at UC San Diego, San Diego State University, Grossmont College, Mesa College, the University of San Diego and other community colleges and private universities. Hillel’s goal is to empower student leadership to create a diverse and pluralistic community by engaging students who would not otherwise be involved with Jewish life on campus. Hillel offers Shabbat, holiday services, meals, Israeli cultural and political events, Jewish learning opportunities, special programs for first-year students, students involved in fraternities and sororities and those interested in communal service. Hillel of UCSD* 8976 Cliffridge Ave. La Jolla, CA 92037 858.550.1792 ucsdhillel.org hillel@ucsd.edu
Aztecs for Israel at SDSU hillelsd.org/students/israel-campus aztecs4israel@gmail.com
Hillel of SDSU* 5717 Lindo Paseo San Diego, CA 92115 619.583.6080 sdsuhillel.org
Aztecs for Israel’s main goals are to promote unity and joint action among pro-Israel students, arrange and hold informational meetings in order to educate the SDSU community about Israel and the conflict in the region, and encourage dialogue among those interested in Israel and its political issues.
Hillel of North County* 156 E Barham Dr. San Marcos, CA 92078 760.828.7230 ncsdhillel.org
Chabad Jewish Student Life at SDSU San Diego State University 6115 Montezuma Rd. San Diego, CA 92115 619.377.0530 Jewishstudentlife.org JewishLifeSD@aol.com
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I-Pitch for Israel 858.565.6896 sandiego.adl.org/i-pitch-for-israel-2 tmalka@adl.org The Anti-Defamation League’s I-Pitch for Israel program is a series of four two-hour workshops that are run on a monthly basis from January through April with Jewish students attending local colleges and universities. These workshops are led by ADL staff as well as a variety of speakers who are specialists in their field. I-Pitch was created in response to the increasingly vocal anti-Israel activities on San Diego College campuses. The workshops provide practical information and tools that students can use to enhance their Israel advocacy skills. The goal is to empower Jewish college students with the knowledge, skills and resources they need to confront anti-Semitic comments and incidents and address the wellorganized anti-Israel activities on San Diego college campuses. Tritons for Israel at UCSD tritonsforisrael.com tfi_admin@tritonsforisrael.com Tritons for Israel (TFI) is the Pro-Israel student organization at UCSD. They are dedicated to raising awareness about Israel and Israeli culture, educating students, and promoting peace in the Middle East.
CHABAD OF CORONADO 956 Orange Avenue Coronado, CA 92118 619.365.4728 chabadcoronado.com Info@ChabadCoronado.com CHABAD OF DOWNTOWN 472 Third Ave. San Diego, CA 92101 619.702.8518 chabaddowntown.com info@chabaddowntown.com CHABAD OF EAST COUNTY 8691 La Mesa Blvd. La Mesa, CA 91942 619.387.8770 jewishec.com CHABAD OF LA COSTA 1980 La Costa Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92009 760.943.8891 chabadatlacosta.com
Please call synagogues directly for specific information about Shabbat, holiday services and activities.
CHABAD OF LA JOLLA SHORES 909 Prospect Street, Suite 210 La Jolla, CA 92037 858.455.5433 chabadoflajolla.com chabad@san.rr.com
ALEF CENTER ORTHODOX 375 Rancho Santa Fe Rd. San Marcos, CA 92078 760.481.7503 alefcenter.com info@alefcenter.com
CHABAD OF OCEANSIDE 1930 Sunset Drive Vista, CA 92081 760.806.7765 JewishOceanside.com info@JewishOceanside.com
BETH ELIYAHU TORAH CENTER SEPHARDIC 5012 Central Ave., Suite C Bonita, CA 91902 619.472.2144 betheliyahu.com
CHABAD OF PACIFIC BEACH 4150 Mission Boulevard, Suite 216 San Diego, CA 92109 619.333.0344 ChabadPB.org
BETH JACOB CONGREGATION ORTHODOX 4855 College Ave. San Diego, CA 92115 619.287.9890 bethjacobsandiego.org office@bjsd.org
CHABAD OF POWAY 16934 Chabad Way Poway, CA 92064 858.451.0455 chabadpoway.com Chabad@chabadpoway.com
CHABAD OF CARMEL VALLEY (Service Address) 11860 Carmel Creek Rd San Diego, CA 92130
CHABAD OF RANCHO SANTA FE (Service Address) 5690 Cancha De Golf, Ste 112 Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091
(Mailing Address) 11772 Sorrento Valley Road, Suite 120 San Diego, CA 92121 858.755.1886 chabadcv.com
(Mailing Address) P.O. Box 8282 Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 858.756.7571 jewishrsf.com
CONGREGATIONS/SYNAGOGUES
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CHABAD OF SAN DIEGO HEADQUARTERS 10785 Pomerado Rd. San Diego, CA 92131 858.547.0076 chabaddiego.com CHABAD OF SCRIPPS RANCH 10785 Pomerado Rd. San Diego, CA 92131 858.547.0076 ext 1216 chabaddiego.com
CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL REFORM 9001 Towne Centre Drive San Diego, CA 92122 858.535.1111 cbisd.org
CHABAD OF SDSU 6115 Montezuma Rd. San Diego, CA 92115 619.778.3541 Jewishstudentlife.org
CONGREGATION B’NAI CHAIM CONSERVATIVE 29500 Via Princesa Murrieta, CA 92563 951.677.7350 bnai-chaim.org
CHABAD OF TEMECULA VALLEY 41789 Nicole Lane Temecula, CA 92591 951.813.1401 jewishtemecula.com
CONGREGATION B’NAI SHALOM CONSERVATIVE 860 Oro Avo Drive Vista, CA 92084 760.593.7696 bnaishalomsd.org info@bnaishalomsd.org
CHABAD OF UCSD 3737 Nobel Drive San Diego, CA 92122 858.405.6940 chabadofucsd.com
CONGREGATION B’NAI TIKVAH CONSERVATIVE 2510 Gateway Road Carlsbad, CA 92009 (Mailing Address) P.O. Box 926 Vista, CA 92085-0926 760.941.9858 bnaitikvahsd.com info@bnaitikvahsd.com
CHABAD OF UNIVERSITY CITY 3813 Governor Dr. San Diego, CA 92122 858.455.1670 chabaduc.org CHABAD WITHOUT BORDERS: CHULA VISTA & TIJUANA 1548 Bedford Avenue Chula Vista, CA 91913 619.726.4645 chabadwithoutborders.com Av. 16 de Septiembre #18 Col. Gabilondo Tijuana B.C. 011.52664.686.2692/3 chabadwithoutborders.com CONGREGATION ADAT YESHURUN ORTHODOX 8625 La Jolla Scenic Drive N La Jolla, CA 92037 858.535.1196 adatyeshurun.org info@adatyeshurun.org CONGREGATION BETH AM CONSERVATIVE 5050 Del Mar Heights Rd. San Diego, CA 92130 858.481.8454 betham.com info@betham.com
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CONGREGATION BETH EL CONSERVATIVE 8660 Gilman Drive La Jolla, CA 92037 858.452.1734 dbe.org shalom@cbe.org
CONGREGATION DOR HADASH RECONSTRUCTIONIST (Service Address) Congregation Beth El, Viterbi Family Campus 8660 Gilman Drive La Jolla, CA 92037 (Mailing Address) San Diego Jewish Academy Campus 11860 Carmel Creek Road San Diego, CA 92130 858.268.3674 dorhadash.org CONGREGATION ETZ CHAIM OF RAMONA REFORM PO Box 3594 Ramona, CA 92065 760.789.7393 etzchaimramona.org etzchaimramona@gmail.com CONGREGATION HAVURIM REFORM 42690 Margarita Rd. Temecula, CA 92592 951.676.1108 havurim.org congregationhavurim@gmail.com havurim.webmaster@gmail.com
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CONGREGATION KEHILLAS TORAH ORTHODOX 14133 Via Alisal San Diego, CA 92128 858.829.9648 kehillastorah.org
TEMPLE ADAT SHALOM REFORM 15905 Pomerado Rd. Poway, CA 92064 858.451.1200 adatshalom.com
THE ELIJAH MINYAN JEWISH RENEWAL 3207 Cadencia Street La Costa, CA 92009 760.943.8370 elijahminyan.com
TEMPLE BETH SHALOM CONSERVATIVE 208 Madrona Street Chula Vista, CA 91910 619.420.6040 bethshalomtemple.com
KAHAL AM HUMANISTIC (Service Address) Encinitas Community Center 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive Encinitas, CA 92024
TEMPLE EMANU-EL OF SAN DIEGO REFORM 6299 Capri Drive San Diego, CA 92120 619.286.2555 templeemanuelsd.org temple@teesd.org
(Mailing Address) P.O. Box 927751 San Diego, CA 92192 858.549.3088 kahalam.org info@kahalam.org
TEMPLE ETZ RIMON REFORM 2020 Chestnut Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 760.929.9503 templeetzrimon.org info@templeetzrimon.org
KEHILLAT AHAVAT YISRAEL ORTHODOX (Service Address) San Diego Jewish Academy 11860 Carmel Creek Road San Diego, CA 92130
TEMPLE SOLEL REFORM 3575 Manchester Avenue Cardiff by the Sea, CA 92007 760.436.0654 templesolel.net
(Mailing Address) 4653 Carmel Mountain Road Suite 308-513 San Diego, CA 92130 858.633.0181 KAYsandiego.org Mail@KAYsandiego.org
TIFERETH ISRAEL SYNAGOGUE CONSERVATIVE 6660 Cowles Mountain Blvd. San Diego, CA 92119 619.697.6001 tiferethisrael.com tifereth@tiferethisrael.com
MAGEN ABRAHAM SEPHARDIC SYNAGOGUE SEPHARDIC Inside Chabad Hebrew Academy in Scripps Ranch 10785 Pomerado Road San Diego, CA 92131 619.277.0380 magenabraham.org
YOUNG ISRAEL OF SAN DIEGO ORTHODOX 7289 Navajo Rd. San Diego, CA 92119 619.589.1447 yisd.youngisrael.org info@yisd.youngisrael.org
NER TAMID SYNAGOGUE CONSERVATIVE 15318 Pomerado Road Poway, CA 92064 858.513.8330 nertamidsd.org nertamid@sbcglobal.net OHR SHALOM SYNAGOGUE CONSERVATIVE 2512 Third Ave. at Laurel San Diego, CA 92103 619.231.1456 ohrshalom.org office@ohrshalom.org
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DISABILITIES & INCLUSION Council for Jews with Special Needs, Inc. 480.629.5343 cjsn.org The Council for Jews with Special Needs is a non-profit organization founded in 1985 with the goal of providing programs, supports and resources to help all Jews with disabilities and their families fulfill their spiritual, cultural and religious needs. Empowering Jews with Disabilities empoweringjewswithdisabilities.org empoweringjewswithdisabilities@yahoo.com
Empowering Jews with Disabilities was created for Jews with disabilities to be seen and heard. Their mission is to embrace a spirit where people with disabilities can express themselves freely, take a stand, be a part of a welcoming community, and rejoice in their strengths and abilities. FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE 858.487.4879 fcsdiego.com The Friendship Circle addresses the challenges facing the families of children with special needs through a program which pairs local teenagers with children and teens for weekly “Friends at Home” visits. Through a full range of activities and events, the Friendship Circle creates an environment of friendship and love for the entire family. Friendship Circle also has inclusive social programs for adults, sends speakers to conduct hands-on sensitivity workshops at Jewish schools and clubs, and is a non-profit. Girls Life 858.362.1351 lfjcc.org/teens/girlslife Girls Life is an empowerment program that encourages middle school girls, ages 11-14, to embrace their bodies and minds. Weekly lessons cover a range of preteen issues girls face including healthy body image, relationships, time management, gossip, bullying, and leadership. Preteen girls with special needs are welcome and supported in Girls Life through one-on-one assistance with a teen leader trained by our JCC Inclusion Department. Girls Life is generously supported by the Jewish Women’s Foundation. Hope Village San Diego, Chesed Home 619.988.4873 chesedhome.org info@chesedhomesandiego.org Hope Village San Diego Chesed Home, a home of loving kindness with Jewish values, where adults diagnosed with a mental illness can live with dignity. It will be a licensed home where these adults can live in a safe and supportive environment.
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Inclusion Department of the Lawrence Family Jewish community center 858.362.1123 lfjcc.org/youth/inclusion Our inclusion philosophy began in 1994 and was adopted by our board of directors. With 5 participants in our first year of operation, we now serve over 100 participants a year, from preschool to young adults. We provide inclusion support to kids with special needs so they can participate alongside their typically developing peers. Our entry point for kids with special needs is often the preschool, and the greatest amount of kids attend our summer camp program (nearly 60 every summer). We also have young adults with disabilities who volunteer their time here in order to gain work experience and job skills. Jewish Braille Institute 800.433.1531 jbilibrary.org Jewish Braille Institute is a not-for-profit organization that provides materials in Braille, on audio cassette and in large print to the blind, visually impaired and others worldwide. All services are free of charge. Jewish Deaf Community Center jdcc.org JDCC promotes individual growth, social awareness, productivity and equality, by empowering deaf and hard of hearing persons to be full participants in the Jewish community at large. The Jewish Deaf Resource Center (JDRC) 917.705.8941 jdrc.org Jewish Deaf Resource Center, Inc., (JDRC) has advocated for greater access so that Jews who are deaf can lead rich and meaningful Jewish lives. JDRC, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is a resource for the entire Jewish community, advising institutions on accessibility, offering Jewish storytelling in American Sign Language (ASL) for deaf and hearing families, and training Judaic ASL interpreters. NCSY Yachad/ Our Way njcd.org NCSY offers inclusion programming for teens and young adults with special needs and developmental delays as part of our Yachad program. Our twice annual regional convention has over 25 participants with special needs as part of our inclusion track. We also offer inclusion-based summer trips and programming for the deaf and hard of hearing as a part of Our Way. All NCSY events can accommodate those with physical disabilities given advanced notice.
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Taglit - Birthright Israel 212.613.8266 njcd.org/taglit-birthright-israel
JEWISH PUBLICATIONS IN SAN DIEGO
The National Jewish Council for the Disabled offers trips for young adults with disabilities with Taglit - Birthright Israel. These are ten-day first-time educational trips to Israel for young adults ages 18-26.
San Diego Jewish Journal 5665 Oberlin Drive, Ste. 204 San Diego, CA 92121 858.638.9818 sdjewishjournal.com Founded in Oct. 2001, the San Diego Jewish Journal is the largest Jewish publication in the San Diego area and one of the biggest Jewish magazines in the country.
Union for Reform Judaism urj.org/life/family/disabilities URJ’s goal is the full participation in the spiritual, educational and communal aspects of synagogue life for people living with disabilities and for their families. This website provides brochures/booklets and also advice on setting up special needs B’nai Mitzvot. Yachad / National Jewish Council for the Disabled (NJCD) njcd.org Yachad / NJCD is dedicated to enhancing the life opportunities of individuals with disabilities, ensuring their participation in the full spectrum of Jewish life. Yad HaChazakah - The Jewish Disability Empowerment Center 646.723.3955 yadempowers.org info@yadempowers.org
San Diego Jewish World P.O. Box 19363 San Diego, CA 92159 619.265.0808 sdjewishworld.com editor@sandiegojewishworld.com A daily Jewish news website covering San Diego and the globe. Combined staff from the old San Diego Jewish Press-Heritage and the San Diego Jewish Times.
JUDAICA STORES Please call individual synagogues for information about their gift shops.
Yad HaChazakah-JDEC seeks to help Jews with disabilities discover and use their personal strengths, abilities, and resources to take more control over the direction and quality of their lives. Yad HaChazakah-JDEC is led primarily by Jews with various disabilities and ongoing health conditions, and more than half of its board members have disabilities or chronic health conditions. Many Jewish community agencies and synagogues have inclusion programs and/or clubs. Please contact them for more information.
HOSPICE CARE
Hatikva 7964 “C” Arjons Drive San Diego, CA 92126 858.695.9777 hatikva.com denise@hatikva.com Schwartz Judaica 1934 Pentuckett Ave. San Diego, CA 92104 619.232.5888 schwartzjudaica.com info@schwartzjudaica.com schwartz@schwartzjudaica.com
KOSHER CATERERS & RESTAURANTS
Ohr Ami - The Jewish Hospice Program presented by LightBridge Hospice & Palliative Care 6155 Cornerstone Court East Suite 220 San Diego, CA 92121 858.458.3602 thejewishhospice.com
DISCLAIMER: This list of kosher delis, caterers and restaurants is provided as a community service. Inclusion in this list is based on submission of the establishment’s kosher certification and does not constitute a recommendation, endorsement or verification of kashrut status by the Jewish Federation of San Diego County.
INTERFAITH For information on community programs for intermarried couples and families, please call individual synagogues.
Catering by Charles Shmoozers 619.583.1636 619.261.8856 cell shmoozers.com charles@shmoozers.com
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Catering By Felicia G. 619.742.4747 cateringbyfeliciag.com fgipsman@cox.net
Sima’s Gourmet Catering 858.205.9738 simascatering.com Info@SimasCatering.com
Catering By Yakov - Cafe Chabad 16934 Chabad Way Poway, CA 92064 858.451.0455 cafechabad.com
Starlite Caterers 818.789.7588 starlitecaterers.com The Grille International Fusion 6548 El Cajon Blvd. San Diego, CA 92115 619.286.1847 thegrillesd.com
Dippin' Dots Fashion Valley Swc Hwy 163 & 7007 Friars Rd. San Diego, CA 92108 619.296.5699 dippindots.com dotsforyou@yahoo.com
Glatt-Kosher Under Rabbinical Supervision of The Vaad Harabonim of San Diego.
Dippin' Dots Plaza Bonita 3030 Plaza Bonita Rd. National City, CA 91950 619.267.0737 dippindots.com
The Place 10785 Pomerado Rd. San Diego, CA 92131 858.549.7000 sandiegokosher.com theplace@sandiegokosher.com
Emet Kosher Catering & Market 6548 El Cajon Blvd. San Diego, CA, 92115 619.286.1847 emetkoshersd@gmail.com orders@emetkm.com
Glatt-Kosher Under Rabbinical Supervision of The Vaad Harabonim of San Diego.
Glatt-Kosher Under Rabbinical Supervision of The Vaad Harabonim of San Diego.
The Place Cafe at the JCC 4126 Executive Dr. La Jolla, CA 92037 858.362.1353 858.717.5470
French Gourmet 858.488.1725 thefrenchgourmet.com
ZCater Catering/Art of the Party 888.922.8371 zcater.com/kosher-catering.php
Lang’s Kosher Bakery 4610 Alvarado Canyon Road Suite #6 San Diego, CA 92120 619.280.LANGS (5264) langsbakery.com sales@langsbakery.com Ralph’s “Kosher Experience” 8657 Villa La Jolla Drive La Jolla, CA 92037-2354 858.597.1550 ralphs.com Renaissance Catering 8935 Towne Centre Dr. #106 San Diego, CA 92122 858.752.9311 kosherfoodsandiego.com Shalom Catering 11860 Carmel Creek Rd. San Diego, CA 92130 619.985.8202 shalomcatering.com info@shalomcatering.com 20
MEN'S ORGANIZATIONS Many Jewish community agencies and synagogues have men’s programs and/or clubs. Please contact them for more information.
MIKVAOT La Jolla Mikvah at Congregation Adat Yeshurun 8625 La Jolla Scenic Drive La Jolla, CA 92037 858.535.1072 info@adatyeshurun.org adatyeshurun.org/mikvah Mikvah Israel of San Diego 5170 La Dorna Street San Diego, CA 92115 619.287.6411 chabaddowntown.com
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North County Inland Mikvah at Chabad of Poway 16934 Chabad Way Poway, CA 92064 858.451.0455×38 chabadpoway.com Waters of Eden San Diego Community Mikvah and Education Center 441 Saxony Rd. Encinitas, CA 92024 760.212.8033 619.206.3959 watersofedensd.org info@watersofedensd.org
MOHALIM DISCLAIMER: This list of mohalim is provided as a community service. Inclusion in this list is based solely on the request of the listed parties and does not constitute the recommendation or endorsement by the Jewish Federation of San Diego County, San Diego Rabbinical Association, Shalom Baby, the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, or any of their respective representatives; these organizations have not verified the information listed, which was provided by the individuals themselves. Recipients of this list are advised that they should independently verify this information and are encouraged to seek out their own references and recommendations before engaging the services of a mohel. 1Will only perform brit milah where baby’s birth mother was born Jewish or converted to Judaism under Orthodox auspices
Martin Gilboa, MD Mobile: 858.405.6722 Home: 858.755.1964 martin.gilboa@gmail.com Board Certified Pediatrician; Board Certified and Diplomat American Academy of Pediatrics; Senior Partner of Southern California Permanente Medical Group; Certified Mohel and former Chief Mohel of Sweden; Kaiser Permanente San Diego’s circumcision expert. Staff physician Rady's Children's Hospital. Aaron Lehman, MD Mobile: 858.354.9108 Alternate: 858.357.3380 alehmanmd@gmail.com brisandbeyond.com
Cantor Haim Mizrahi Home: 619.421.8197 Mobile: 619.838.0947 IMizrahi2000@yahoo.com One year training in UCSD Medical Center, San Diego; Three months training at New York Children’s Hospital with Rabbi Harry Braunstein; Certified by Rabbi Braunstein; Chief Mohel of Brooklyn, New York. Stuart Rubenstein, MD, FAAP 858.793.4563 rubenstein@brisforbaby.com brisforbaby.com Certified/trained at the Jewish Theological Seminary and Hebrew Union College; Board Certified Pediatrician; Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics; Former Chief of Pediatrics at Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla; Recipient of San Diego Magazine Top Doctor Award. Joel Snyder, MD1 619.583.1030 DrJSnyder@aol.com Certified by Chief Sephardic Mohel of West Coast.
MORTUARY & CEMETERIES Am Israel Mortuary 6316 El Cajon Blvd. San Diego, CA 92115 619.583.8850 amisraelmortuary.com San Diego’s only Jewish mortuary. Funeral services at any cemetery. El Camino Memorial Park 5600 Carroll Canyon Rd. San Diego, CA 92121 858.453.2121 Eternal Hills Memorial Park 1999 El Camino Real Oceanside, CA 92054 760.754.6600 Greenwood Memorial Park 4300 Imperial Ave. San Diego, CA 92113 619.264.3131
Board certified in pediatrics and internal medicine. Certified mohel by the National Organization of American Mohalim. Fellow at the American Academy of Pediatrics and member of the American College of Physicians.
Home of Peace Cemetery 3668 Imperial Avenue San Diego, CA 92113 619.825.6049 Olam Haemes Cemetery 10785 Pomerado Road San Diego, CA 92131 858.547.0076 ext. 3056
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OLDER ADULT PROGRAMS & CENTERS Many Jewish community agencies and synagogues have older adult programs and/or clubs. Please contact them for more information. College Avenue Older Adult Center at Congregation Beth Jacob 4855 College Avenue San Diego, CA 92115 858.637.3270 jfssd.org jfsonline@jfssd.org Social & Wellness Programs for Adults 60+. Daily activities, exercise and computer classes, educational programs, salad bar, and hot kosher lunches. Open Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm Fix-It Service 858.637.3354 jfssd.org/fixit fixit@jfssd.org The Fix-It Service plays a significant role in allowing older adults aged 60 and over to remain in their homes safely. Dedicated volunteers provide free, minor home-safety repairs and modifications, allowing older adults to maintain their independence and remain safely in their homes; they also conduct a safety inspection, and report any concerns back to our professional and caring staff. Foodmobile 858.637.3230 jfssd.org/foodmobile Foodmobile@jfssd.org Foodmobile provides hot, kosher, home-delivered meals to homebound older adults, aged 60 and over, and younger homebound disabled adults. All volunteers who deliver the meals are trained to conduct a wellness check, and report any concerns back to our professional and caring staff.
Social & Wellness Programs for Adults 60+. Daily activities, exercise and computer classes, educational programs, and hot kosher lunches. Open Monday through Wednesday, 9am - 2pm. The North County Jewish Seniors Club Oceanside Senior Center 255 Country Club Lane Oceanside, CA 92054 760.721.2482 We meet on the third Thursday of each month at the Oceanside Senior Center. On the Go - Transportation Solutions for Older Adults 2525 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 265 San Diego, CA 92108 619.220.0268 or 858.637.7320 jfssd.org/onthego • On the Go Excursions – group transportation to organized activities and community events • Rides & Smiles® – individual transportation by volunteer drivers to necessary medical and personal appointments • On the Go Shuttles – group transportation to shopping and dining destinations and JFS Social & Wellness Centers Rancho Bernardo Jewish Senior Center 16934 Chabad Way Poway, CA 92064 858.487.4873 rbjsc.com info@rbjsc.com The Rancho Bernardo Jewish Senior Center, a non-profit agency established in 1991, provides a variety of senior programs embracing Jewish traditions, culture and values regardless of background or affiliation.
JFS Geriatric Care Management 858.637.3040 jfsonline@jfssd.org Geriatric Care Managers act as advocates, consultants, and educators. Many older adults and families choose to have the services of a care manager ongoing in order to monitor, arrange, and provide for their services and those of their loved ones. JFS Aging and Wellness 858.637.3040 jfssd.org At Jewish Family Service, we understand, honor, and respect the aging process. We are dedicated to ensuring older adults live a safe, active, and healthy life. Our many programs allow older adults to maintain their independence throughout the aging process. 22
North County Inland Senior Center at Temple Adat Shalom 15905 Pomerado Road Poway, CA 92064 858.674.1123 jfssd.org jfsonline@jfssd.org
Seacrest Village Retirement Communities* 211 Saxony Road Encinitas, CA 92024 760.632.0081 seacrestvillage.org Seacrest Village is a non-profit, charitable organization that has served the San Diego community since 1944. Offering retirement living and healthcare options for “seasoned citizens,” Seacrest caters to a variety of lifestyle choices, preferences and healthcare needs. Locations include:
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Seacrest Village at Encinitas The Leichtag Family Foundation Campus 211 Saxony Road Encinitas, CA 92024 760.632.0081
Chabad Hebrew Academy 10785 Pomerado Rd. San Diego, CA 92131 858.566.1996 chasd.org info@chabadsd.org
Seacrest Village at Rancho Bernardo Nellie Cohn Residence 12730 Monte Vista Road Poway, CA 92064 858.485.0700
The students at Chabad Hebrew Academy, through meaningful Judaic and secular learning experiences, will be literate, capable and sensitive individuals who embrace their Jewish heritage.
Seacrest at Home 211 Saxony Road Encinitas, CA 92024 760.632.3715 seacrestathome.org inquiries@seacrestathome.org Seacrest at Home serves the community by offering high-quality homecare services in the context of Jewish values to individuals of all ages. Senior Adult Program at Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center 858.362.1141 lfjcc.org/seniors Serving Older Holocaust Survivors Program (SOS) 858.637.3040 jfssd.org jfsonline@jfssd.org Provides care management, home care, and emergency assistance services for low-income Jewish Holocaust survivors. University City Older Adult Center at Congregation Beth Israel 9001 Towne Centre Drive San Diego, CA 92122 858.550.5998 Daily activities, classes, discussion, caregiver and bereavement support groups, and hot kosher lunches. Appropriate for clients with dementia and physical challenges. Open Tuesday through Thursday, 10am to 2pm.
SCHOOLS ADULT EDUCATION For information on all Jewish community Adult Education, please refer to Center for Jewish Culture at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center (previously Agency for Jewish Education).
San Diego Jewish Academy Golda Meir Lower School (K-5) Maimonides Upper School (6-12) 11860 Carmel Creek Rd. San Diego, CA 92130 858.704.3700 sdja.com info@sdja.com SDJA challenges its students to achieve their full academic potential while inspiring them to make Judaism a vital aspect of their lives. Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School 3630 Afton Rd. San Diego, CA 92123 858.279.3300 hebrewday.org school@hebrewday.org Established in 1963, the school teaches children in Kindergarten through 8th grade secular and traditional Jewish education steeped in values and respect. Southern California Yeshiva High School (SCY High) 3410 Mt. Acadia Blvd San Diego, CA 92111 858.560.1818 info@scyhigh.org scyhigh.org SCY High is a Zionist, college-preparatory yeshiva boys’ high school founded on the premise that one can be competent and actively involved in the modern world while remaining deeply committed to timeless Torah values and practice. Torah High School of San Diego 9001 Towne Centre Drive San Diego, CA 92122 858.558.6880 torahsandiego.com torahhs@yahoo.com An affiliate of the Rabbinical Seminary of America—Yeshiva Chofetz Chaim. The mission is to best serve San Diego youth; to provide an environment which will enable students from all educational or religious backgrounds to succeed in their Torah and secular studies; to impart the knowledge and instill the confidence that students need.
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San Diego Jewish Academy Children’s House: Beit Yeladim 11860 Carmel Creek Road San Diego, CA 92130 858.704.3807 sdja.com
Beth Montessori Preschool 8660 Gilman Drive La Jolla, CA 92037 858.452.3030 bethmontessori.com info@bethmontessori.com
Infants 6 weeks to 30 months are served, weekdays 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, except for certain Jewish and federal holidays.
Beth Montessori is open to children ages 1½ through 6, offering an integrated secular and Judaic curriculum based on the Montessori philosophy. Chabad Hebrew Academy Preschool 10785 Pomerado Rd. San Diego, CA 92131 858.566.1996 chasd.org/village_preschool Chai Altman Preschool and Day Care Center 16934 Chabad Way Poway, CA 92064 858.451.0455 chaipreschool.com Chai Altman Preschool is for boys and girls ages 18 months through six years.
Soille Hebrew Day Paula Tannen Preschool 3630 Afton Rd. San Diego, CA 92123 858.569.4800 hebrewday.org school@hebrewday.org Temple Adat Shalom Ganon Gil Preschool 15905 Pomerado Rd. Poway, CA 92064 858.451.6558 ganongilpreschool.com Serves children ages two through pre-kindergarten and offers a special program for toddlers ages three to 23 months. Temple Beth Shalom Preschool 208 Madrona St. Chula Vista, CA 91910 619.420.6040
Congregation Beth Am Preschool 5050 Del Mar Heights Rd. San Diego, CA 92130 858.481.2893 betham.com Beth Am Preschool provides children 18 months through 5 years with the building blocks of early education through a program that is rich in Jewish values, culture and tradition. Congregation Beth Israel Bill and Sid Rubin Preschool 9001 Towne Centre Drive San Diego, CA 92122 858.535.1144 ext. 3120 cbisd.org preschool@cbisd.org
The school’s primary goal is to provide a warm, homelike environment with a focus on individual attention and low student/teacher ratio. Temple Emanu-El Price Family Preschool 6299 Capri Drive San Diego, CA 92120 619.286.2999 teesd.org preschool@teesd.org Offers a high-quality early childhood experience in a warm, nurturing Jewish environment.
Children ages 2 to 5 years are provided with an environment that helps them successfully separate from home and transfer trust from family to school. Lawrence Family JCC Nierman Preschool Glickman-Galinson Early Childhood Education Complex JACOBS FAMILY CAMPUS 4126 Executive Drive La Jolla, CA 92037 858.457.0398 lfjcc.org/preschool
Tifereth Israel Synagogue Silverman Preschool 6660 Cowles Mountain Blvd. San Diego, CA 92119 619.697.1948 ext 114 tiferethisrael.com/Preschool preschool@tiferethisrael.com Classes are available for children 18 months-pre-K.
Offers secular and Judaic curriculum with Spanish immersion for children 9 months – 5 years old.
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Temple Solel Early Childhood Center 3575 Manchester Avenue Cardiff by the Sea, CA 92007 760.436.0654 templesolel.net
Congregation Beth El Viterbi Torah School 8660 Gilman Drive La Jolla, CA 92037 858.452.1773 cbe.org jessie@cbe.org
Programs for children birth to five years of age. Open to synagogue members and the community at large.
Congregation Beth Israel Religious School 9001 Towne Centre Drive San Diego, CA 92122 858.900.2551 cbisd.org
RELIGIOUS/ SUPPLEMENTARY SCHOOLS Alef Center Hebrew School 375 S. Rancho Santa Fe Rd. San Marcos, CA 92078 760.481.7503 alefcenter.com info@alefhebrewschool.com Beth Jacob Congregation Religious School 4855 College Ave. San Diego, CA 92115 619.287.9890 bethjacobsandiego.org B’nai Shalom Religious School 860 Oro Avo Drive Vista, CA 92084 760.593.7696 bnaishalomsd.org info@bnaishalomsd.org
Dor Hadash Gesher Religious School San Diego Jewish Academy Campus 11860 Carmel Creek Road San Diego, CA 92130 858.549.3088 kahalam.org Kehillas Torah Learning Center 14133 Via Alisal San Diego, CA 92128 858.613.0222 kehillastorah.org Ohr Shalom Religious School 2512 Third Ave. at Laurel San Diego, CA 92103 619.231.1456 ohrshalom.org office@ohrshalom.org
B'Nai Tikvah rELIGIOUS sCHOOL 2510 Gateway Rd Carlsbad, CA 92009 760.650.2262 bnaitikvahsd.com info@bnaitikvahsd.com
Ner Tamid North County Conservative Synagogue Sam S. Bloom Religious School 15318 Pomerado Road Poway, CA 92064 858.513.8330 nertamidsd.org nertamidschool@sbcglobal.net
Chabad Jewish Center of Oceanside 1930 Sunset Drive Vista, CA 92081 760.806.7765 JewishOceanside.com HebrewSchool@JewishOceanside.com
Temple Adat Shalom Mosad Shalom Religious School 15905 Pomerado Rd. Poway, CA 92064 858.451.8480 adatshalom.com info@adatshalom.com
Chabad of Downtown Hebrew School 472 Third Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619.702.8518 ChabadDowntown.com HS@chabaddowntown.com
Temple Beth Shalom Religious School 208 Madrona Street Chula Vista, CA 91910 619.420.6040 bethshalomtemple.com
Chabad of Poway Michael Altman Afternoon Hebrew School 16934 Chabad Way Poway, CA 92064 858.451.0455 powayhebrewschool.com Congregation Beth Am Jewish Learning Center 5050 Del Mar Heights Rd. San Diego, CA 92130 858.481.2869 betham.com/education/jewish-learning-center
Temple Emanu-El Torah & Hebrew School 6299 Capri Drive San Diego, CA 92120 619.286.3096 teesd.org
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Temple Etz Rimon Religious School 2020 Chestnut Avenue Carlsbad, CA 92008 760.929.9503 templeetzrimon.org Temple Solel Religious and Hebrew School 3575 Manchester Avenue Cardiff by the Sea, CA 92007 760.436.0654 templesolel.net Tifereth Israel Synagogue Abraham Ratner Torah School 6660 Cowles Mountain Blvd. San Diego, CA 92119 619.697.6001 ext. 115 tiferethisrael.com/TorahSchool
SINGLES Many Jewish community agencies and synagogues have singles programs and/or clubs. Please contact them for more information.
SOCIAL SERVICES Center for Jewish Genetic Disorders mssm.edu/jewish_genetics The Center for Jewish Genetic Diseases at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City is the first center in the world devoted to the study of diseases that affect Ashkenazi Jews. Established in 1982, the Center has a twofold mission: 1) to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and counseling of patients and their families suffering from Jewish genetic diseases and 2) to conduct intensive research to combat these inherited diseases. Hand-up Youth Food Pantry 858.637.3088 jfssd.org/handup The food pantry provides food to thousands of people at 8 different community distribution sites per month throughout San Diego County. Perishable and nonperishable food items are offered to any community member in need. All distributions are accessible to clients with disabilities. A case manager is present at the distributions to help direct clients to other JFS programs and services.
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Supporting Jewish Single Parents (SJSP) Jewish Family Service Turk Family Center 8804 Balboa Ave. San Diego, CA 92123 858.637.3080 jfssd.org jfsonline@jfssd.org
Counseling Services 877.537.1818 jfssd.org/counseling
Supporting Jewish Single Parents Program actively welcomes and connects Jewish single parents and their children to the Jewish community. Through information and referral, networking, support and advocacy, we help promote Jewish continuity and offer services that enhance a feeling of belonging and inclusion.
Crisis, Psychiatric and Medical Case Management 877.537.1818 jfssd.org/casemanagement
Young Adult Division (YAD) 858.737.7128 yadsandiego.org YAD@jewishfederationsandiego.org The nexus of San Diego’s vibrant community of Jews 21-45, offering many exciting ways to get involved and get connected.
Case management provides short-term counseling and case management to Jewish adults and seniors seeking assistance addressing barriers such as financial crisis, mental health diagnoses and medical issues. Clients are offered the opportunity to meet with a case manager in the office to work on issues associated with daily living and coping skills. Emergency food, transportation assistance, and referrals for psychiatric, housing, legal, and medical/dental resources are provided. The goal is to ultimately increase each client’s level of self-sufficiency. Intensive Psychiatric Case Management 877.537.1818
YAD Clusters 858.737.7152 yadsandiego.org/clusters YAD@jewishfederationsandiego.org Groups of Jewish young adults interested in a specific activity.
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JFS Counseling offers both short- and long-term counseling. Individual, couple, family and group counseling is available on a sliding scale.
The JFS Intensive Psychiatric Case Management program was created for Jewish individuals with serious and persistent mental illness. The program is intended to maximize an individual’s ability for independent living, socialization, and managing symptoms of their mental illness. A case manager provides ongoing assessment, advocacy, and referral to appropriate resources, medication management, and supportive intervention to optimize each client’s level of functioning.
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Na'amat USA Western Area 16161 Ventura Blvd. #101 Encino, CA 91436 818.981.1298 naamat.org wanaamat@sbcglobal.net
Project SARAH 858.637.3200 jfssd.org Domestic abuse services, outreach, education, crisis intervention, case management, and counseling. Ways to Work 858.637.3206
For nearly 90 years, NA'AMAT USA International Movement of Zionist Women has had one mission: to support the women and children of Israel. To accomplish its mission, NA'AMAT, through its sister organization in Israel, provides a broad range of social services, from day care centers to domestic violence centers; from legal aid to alternative high schools.
Provides financial education and auto loans to creditchallenged working families.
WOMEN'S ORGANIZATIONS Many Jewish community agencies and synagogues have women’s programs and/or clubs. Please contact them for more information. Brandeis University National Women’s Committee Rancho Bernardo Chapter Linda Simon brandeislinda@gmail.com
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) Greater San Diego Section 9710 Lake Helix Terrace La Mesa, CA 91941 619.464.6144 Voice Mail: 619.515.4700 ncjw.org The NCJW priorities are to advance the well-being and status of women, enhance the quality of Jewish life, and support a secure Israel.
San Dieguito Chapter Co-Presidents: Bea Sklarewitz aquariusbea@roadrunner.com
YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS For more details about individual programs, please visit www.yadsandiego.org.
Joyce Spiegel spiegelj31@yahoo.com
AIPAC Diplomat Club 858.626.2790 aipac.org AIPACDiplomatClub@2030Project.org Engages pro-Israel leaders in their 20s and 30s to stay engaged with AIPAC, meet other young leaders, and learn how to be an effective pro-Israel advocate.
Provides financial support and growth for the Brandeis University Libraries. Hadassah 4950 Murphy Canyon Road Second Floor San Diego, CA 92123 858.268.3200 southerncalifornia.hadassah.org sandiego@hadassah.org
Bogrim 858.793.1605 kenjc.org/bogriminfo bogrim@kenjc.org
Hadassah is a multi-generational volunteer membership organization. Its mission is to provide Jewish and Zionist connections that promote the unity of the Jewish people. Jewish Women International Bay City Chapter 7614 Volclay Drive San Diego, CA 92119 619.697.7380 jwi.org An international non-profit, philanthropic organization. JWI’s programs and philanthropy ensure that women and girls exist in the peaceful homes and relationships to which they’re entitled; that they understand the link between emotional and financial independence and their personal safety; and that the devastation of domestic abuse is never obscured by a community’s denial or pride.
Young adult division of the Ken, representing the Latin Jewish community of San Diego. Activities are open to all Jewish adults between the ages of 18 and 30. Chai 858.452.1734 cbe.org/community/young-professionals-chai-20s-a-30s.html rabbiast@cbe.org Part of Congregation Beth El, offering Shabbat services, High Holy Days and other holiday celebrations. CJC In the Mix 858.362.1154 sdcjc.org/mix Presents cutting-edge cultural and social programming for young adults in their 20s, 30s, and 40s.
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FIDF San Diego Young Leadership 858.926.3210 fidf.org/sandiego sandiego@FIDF.org
Without Walls by Moishe House 510.452.3800 mhwow.org
A group of young adults in their 20s and 30s who are committed to the organization’s mission of supporting the social wellbeing of Israel’s soldiers. Glass Leadership 858.565.6896 sandiego.adl.org/glass-leadership-institute-2013-2014-2 The Glass Leadership Institute (GLI) is a nationally recognized leadership development program for a select group of young professionals. GLI is an up-close and personal opportunity for participants to expand their knowledge of the mission of the Anti-Defamation League. Hillel JGrads 619.583.6080 2030project.org/hillel-jgrads hilleljgrads@2030Project.org
Provides young adults with programmatic support and financial resources to create programs that they feel contribute to a stronger more vibrant Jewish community for themselves and their peers. Young Adult Division (YAD) 858.737.7128 yadsandiego.org YAD@jewishfederationsandiego.org The nexus of San Diego’s vibrant community of Jews 21-45, offering many exciting ways to get involved and get connected. YAD Clusters 858.737.7152 yadsandiego.org/clusters YAD@jewishfederationsandiego.org Groups of Jewish young adults interested in a specific activity.
Helps to connect students, their friends, and their families to the thriving Jewish community in San Diego. JDC Entwine JDCEntwine.org A movement of young Jewish advocates, influencers and leaders who seek to make a lasting impact on the global Jewish community. Jewish Community Foundation Young Funders Initiative 858.279.2740 jcfsandiego.org/young-adults/the-young-funders-program Offering innovative ways to get involved in philanthropy with like-minded Jewish individuals in San Diego. JFS Emerging Leaders jfssd.org/emergingleaders Brings together socially-minded young Jewish professionals to support the many programs and services of Jewish Family Service of San Diego. Moishe House MoisheHouse.org mhousesd@gmail.com Supports and sponsors young Jewish leaders as they create home-based communities to provide meaningful Jewish experiences to young adults.
Young Jewish Leadership of University City (YJLUC) 2030project.org/yjluc YJLUC@2030Project.org Social events for Jewish young adults with celebrity speakers, Shabbat dinners and cocktail parties for both singles and couples 21-40. Young Jewish Professionals (YJP) 6115 Montezuma Rd. San Diego, CA 92115 619.663.7701 youngjewishprofessionals.com info@youngjewishprofessionals.com To bring unaffiliated Jews in their early 20s and mid 30s together as Jews, to network and socialize in order to make our city a more vibrant Jewish place for everyone.
YOUNG FAMILY PROGRAMS Pachie’s Place 8804 Balboa Avenue San Diego, CA 92123 858.637.3068 pachies.com pachiesplace@jfssd.org Provides programming, connections and resources for San Diego families. PJ Library 858.362.1352 lfjcc.org/shalombaby/PJLibrary PJLibrary@lfjcc.com
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PJ Library - North County 858. 945.3104 pjlibraryncounty@lfjcc.com The PJ Library (yes, "PJ" stands for pajama) provides children from six months to six years with a Jewish children's book or CD every month at no cost. Shalom Baby 858.362.1352 lfjcc.org/shalombaby ShalomBaby@lfjcc.com An innovative program designed for San Diego families to celebrate the arrival of their Jewish newborns as a welcome to the San Diego Jewish community. Viterbi Family Baby Book Club 858.362.1352 lfjcc.org/shalombaby/viterbibookclub shalombaby@lfjcc.com Designed for 10 - 24 month olds, the Book Club promotes pre-literacy for our youngest children. While children develop an appreciation for books and reading, their parents develop a network of new friends. This hour-long monthly program includes group storytelling, flannel board stories, art projects, and music.
YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS/PROGRAMS Many Jewish community agencies and synagogues have youth programs and/or clubs. Please contact them for more information. B’nai B’rith Youth Organization (BBYO)* Southern Region 19528 Ventura Blvd., Suite 729 Tarzana, CA 91356 818.380.0730 bbyo.org A non-affiliated, youth-led movement for all Jewish teenagers from second semester of eighth grade through high school. In San Diego, BBYO has over 250 teen members. The chapters are separated geographically so that meetings are convenient to attend. Habonim Dror North America San Diego Chapter 8339 West 3rd Street Los Angeles, CA 90048 323.653.6772 habonimdror.org
Manhigim 858.565.6896 sandiego.adl.org/manhigim-institute-2 tmalka@adl.org The Manhigim Institute is ADL’s highly regarded Jewish teen leadership development program for students in the 10th and 11th grades. This unique educational opportunity combines education and social action through a proactive approach to issues such as anti-Semitism and anti-Israel bias in the media and on college campuses, modern genocide, and Israel advocacy. Participants also receive facilitator training in ADL’s A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE ® Institute. NCSY (National Conference of Synagogue Youth) 6265 Rose St. San Diego, CA 92115 619.663.8672 sandiego.ncsy.org simona@ncsy.org NCSY is an international youth movement dedicated to inspiring and empowering Jewish teens. Now in its 60th year, NCSY has a rich and deep history of engaging teens. In San Diego, NCSY ignites a passion for Judaism and Torah learning in hundreds of teens each year. Join them every Tuesday night for "Jewsday Night" a rotating event taking place at different locations around the county. Follow them on Facebook.com/sdncsy for details. Shevet Galim, Israel Scouts of San Diego 858.395.6077 shevetgalim.com Shevet Galim is part of Friends of Israel Scouts, Inc., and Tzofim Tzabar, which conducts activities for the Israeli community in San Diego County. Young Judaea Young Judaea New York, NY 917.595.2100 youngjudaea.org For over 100 years, Young Judaea has brought together thousands of Jewish youth from across the country and around the world – of every religious, cultural, and political persuasion, through a shared commitment to Jewish values, Jewish pride, and love of Israel. With summer and year-round programs in both the US and Israel, from 3rd grade to college and beyond, Young Judaea is truly unique in its ability to offer a fun, safe, social environment that also includes a distinct focus on education, leadership, and social action.
Habonim Dror (the Builders of Freedom) is a progressive Labor Zionist youth movement. Its missions are to build a personal bond and commitment between North American Jewish youth and the State of Israel and to create Jewish leaders who will actualize the principles of social justice, equality, peace and coexistence. Monthly activities available for children ages 8 to 16. jewishinsandiego.org
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