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Welcome to the 2025-2026 Jewish 411! Our beautiful and handy little book is a compilation of Southern California businesses, organizations, restaurants, delis, caterers, bakeries, art galleries, museums and theaters, synagogues, family services, senior services, schools and camps that will be of interest to Jewish residents of San Diego County, Orange County, Palm Springs and the surrounding desert communities . The 411 is your source for a plethora of goods, services and activities for both adults and children to be found throughout Southern California .
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- Gloria Ungar, Holocaust survivor
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From San Diego to Orange County and out to the Desert Communities
ORANGE COUNTY
Cabrillo Playhouse 202 Avenida Cabrillo San Clemente, CA 92672 (949) 492-0465 cabrilloplayhouse.org
Camino Real Playhouse 31896 Plaza Dr Ste C San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 (949) 489-8082 caminorealplayhouse.org
Chance Theater 5522 E . La Palma Ave . Anaheim, CA 92807 (888) 455-4212 chancetheater.com
Claire Trevor School of Arts at UC Irvine 4000 Mesa Rd Irvine, CA 92697 (949) 824-2787 • arts.uci.edu
Costa Mesa Civic Playhouse New performance space to be announced Costa Mesa, CA costamesaplayhouse.com
Curtis Theatre 1 Civic Center Cir . Brea, CA 92821 (714) 990-7722 curtistheatre.com
Irvine Barclay Theatre and Cheng Hall 4242 Campus Dr Irvine, CA 92612 (949) 854-4646 thebarclay.org
Laguna Playhouse
606 Laguna Canyon Rd . Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (949) 497-2787 lagunaplayhouse.com
The Muckenthaler Cultural Center 1201 W . Malvern Ave . Fullerton, CA 92833 (714) 738-6595 themuck.org
Musical Theatre Village 36 Mauchly Ste C Irvine, CA 92618 (949) 753-1996 musicaltheatrevillage.net
Newport Theatre Arts Center 2501 Cliff Dr Newport Beach, CA 92663 (949) 631-0288 ntaconline.com
Rose Center Theater 14140 All American Way Westminster, CA 92683 (714) 793-1150 ext . 1 rosecentertheater.com
Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Dr Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (714) 556-2787 • scfta.org
South Coast Repertory 655 Town Center Dr Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (714) 708-5555 • scr.org
Annenberg Theater at the Palm Springs Art Museum 101 N . Museum Dr . Palm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 325-4490 psmuseum.org/annenberg-theater
Coachella Valley Repertory 68510 E Palm Canyon Dr Cathedral City, CA 92234 (760) 296-2966, ext 0 cvrep.org
Indian Wells Theater at Cal State San Bernardino, Palm Desert Campus 37500 Cook St Palm Desert, CA 92211 (760) 341-2883 csusb.edu/pdc/indian-wells-theaterupcoming-events
McCallum Theatre for the Performing Arts
73000 Fred Waring Dr . Palm Desert, CA 92260 (760) 340-2787 mccallumtheatre.com
Palm Canyon Theatre 538 N . Palm Canyon Dr . Palm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 323-5123 palmcanyontheatre.net
ArtPower through UCSD 9500 Gilman Dr La Jolla, CA 92093 (858) 534-8497 • artpower.ucsd.edu
Balboa Theatre 868 Fourth Ave . San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 615-4000 • sandiegotheatres.org
Belly Up Tavern
143 S Cedros Ave Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 481-8140 • bellyup.com
BROADWAY SAN DIEGO (619) 564-3000
BROADWAYSD COM
CIVIC THEATRE VENUE: 1100 THIRD AVE • SAN DIEGO
BALBOA THEATRE VENUE: 868 FOURTH AVE • SAN DIEGO
California Center for the Arts, Escondido
340 N Escondido Blvd Escondido, CA 92025 (800) 988-4253 • artcenter.org
City Ballet
941 Garnet Ave . San Diego, CA 92109 (858) 272-8663 • cityballet.org
Civic Theatre
1100 Third Ave San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 615-4000 sandiegotheatres.org
Coronado Playhouse
1835 Strand Way Coronado, CA 92118 (619) 435-4856 coronadoplayhouse.org
Cygnet Theatre at The Joan 2880 Roosevelt Rd . San Diego, CA 92106 (619) 337-1525 • cygnettheatre.org
Diversionary Theatre 4545 Park Blvd Ste 101 San Diego, CA 92116 (619) 220-0097 • diversionary.org
Humphreys Concerts by the Bay 2241 Shelter Island Dr San Diego, CA 92106 humphreysconcerts.com
J*Company at the Lawrence Family JCC 4126 Executive Dr . La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 362-1155 lfjcc.org/cjc/jco_youth_theatre.aspx
LA JOLLA PLAYHOUSE
2910 LA JOLLA VILLAGE DR . LA JOLLA, CA 92037 (858) 550-1010
LAJOLLAPLAYHOUSE ORG
1142 ORANGE AVE
CORONADO, CA 92118 (619) 437-6000 LAMBSPLAYERS ORG
Malashock Dance 2650 Truxtun Rd Ste #104 San Diego, CA 92106 (619) 260-1622 malashockdance.org
Moonlight Stage Productions at the Moonlight Amphitheatre 1250 Vale Terrace Dr Vista, CA 92084 (760) 724-2110 moonlightstage.com
AVO Playhouse 303 Main St Vista, CA 92084 (760) 724-2110 moonlightstage.com
MOXIE Theatre 6663 El Cajon Blvd . Ste . N . San Diego CA 92115 (858) 598-7620 moxietheatre.com
New Village Arts 2787 State St Carlsbad, CA 92008 (760) 433-3245 newvillagearts.org
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NORTH COAST
REPERTORY THEATRE
987 LOMAS SANTA FE DR STE D
SOLANA BEACH, CA 92075 (858) 481-1055 NORTHCOASTREP .ORG
The Observatory North Park 2891 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92104 (619) 239-8836 observatorysd.com
THE OLD GLOBE
1363 OLD GLOBE WAY
SAN DIEGO, CA 92101 (619) 234-5623
THEOLDGLOBE .ORG
Poway OnStage 15498 Espola Rd . Poway, CA 92064 (858) 668-4798 powayonstage.org
The Roustabouts Theatre Co. (619) 568-5800 theroustabouts.org
San Diego Civic Youth Ballet at the Casa del Prado Theater 1600 Village Pl San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 233-3060 sdcyb.org
San Diego Dance Theater 2650 Truxtun Rd . Ste . 108 San Diego, CA 92106 (619) 225-1803 sandiegodancetheater.org
SAN DIEGO JUNIOR THEATRE AT THE CASA DEL PRADO THEATER 1600 VILLAGE PL
SAN DIEGO, CA 92101 (619) 239-8355
JUNIORTHEATRE .COM
San Diego Musical Theatre 4650 Mercury St San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 560-5740 sdmt.org
San Diego Opera (619) 533-7000 sdopera.org
CIVIC THEATRE VENUE: 1100 Third Ave • San Diego
BALBOA THEATRE VENUE: 868 Fourth Ave . • San Diego
Jacobs Music Center at San Diego Symphony 750 B St San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 235-0804 sandiegosymphony.org
San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory 1650 El Prado #207A San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 233-3232 keynote-music.org/sdys
Spreckels Organ Society at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park 2125 Pan American Rd . E . San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 702-8138 spreckelsorgan.org
Welk Theatre San Diego 8860 Lawrence Welk Dr . Escondido, CA 92026 (888) 802-7469 tickets.thewelksandiego.com
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Orange County’s colleges and universities make Jewish studies a community-wide experience while addressing the needs of their students
UC Irvine | uci.edu
At the University of California, Irvine (UCI), the Center for Jewish Studies serves as the hub for the interdisciplinary and comparative study of Jewish and Israeli culture and society at UCI and in Orange County There are public programs and lectures, research opportunities, and ties with Israeli academic institutions
Courses in Jewish Studies give students an opportunity to grow intercultural literacy and study Jews and Judaism within the broader context of dominant societies and the spectrum of the arts, humanities and social sciences A Jewish Studies minor enables training for Jewish community service or Jewish education careers, learning about Jewish issues and opportunities for Jewish service, and developing a deeper understanding of American and world Jewry .
Chapman University’s Holocaust program includes the Barry and Phyllis Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education It sponsors a series of lectures and events that offer distinguished scholars, innovative filmmakers, and inspiring survivors and rescuers of the Holocaust, as well as those who are voices for justice and human rights in our world today . The late Elie Wiesel lectured there
Chapman offers a minor in Holocaust history . Students take courses with faculty in the history department
The Sala and Aron Samueli Holocaust Art and Writing Contest at Chapman provides an opportunity for middle and high school students to engage with a Holocaust survivor or rescuer testimony and respond creatively to a specific prompt The Sala and Aron Samueli Holocaust Memorial Library’s non-circulating collection includes photographs, documents, oral histories and books
The only Holocaust History course at a community college on the West Coast is coming to Cypress College in fall 2025 . History 120C is “a study of the history and events of the Holocaust, including the birth of anti-Semitism, the rise of the Nazi Party, the events of World War II, the Nuremberg Trials, and the legacy of the Holocaust, including present-day anti-Semitism on college campuses, and anti-Zionism .” The class will use primary and secondary sources, film, and guest speakers It will explore such topics as the historical roots of anti-Semitism, Hitler’s persecution of marginalized groups, and the impact of the Holocaust on the contemporary world
Cypress College also offers an annual Yom Ha-Shoah program, a portrait gallery of Holocaust survivors, and an educator’s guide to Holocaust programming for younger students .
Jewish Organizations
AFMDA
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID ADOM, WESTERN REGION 6505 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 650 LOS ANGELES, CA 90048 (800) 323-2371 • AFMDA ORG
American Associates of Ben-Gurion University, Southwest Region 9911 W . Pico Blvd . Ste . 710 Los Angeles, CA 90035 (310) 552-3300 americansforbgu.org
American Friends of Tel Aviv University, Western Region 11766 Wilshire Blvd Ste #1110 Los Angeles, CA 90025 (310) 553-5232 aftau.org
AMIT
1122 South Robertson Blvd Ste 9 Los Angeles, CA 90035 AMITLA@AMITChildren org amitchildren.org
Anti-Defamation League 1201 Dove St . Ste . 550 Newport Beach, CA, 92660 (949) 679-3737 orangecounty.adl.org
Consulate General of Israel, Los Angeles 11766 Wilshire Blvd . Ste . 1600 Los Angeles, CA 90025 (323) 852-5577 • embassies.gov.il/la
Friendship Circle 2240 University Dr Newport Beach, CA 92660 (949) 721-9800 • friendshipoc.org
Hadassah Southern California 455 S . Robertson Blvd . Beverly Hills, CA 90211 (310) 276-0036 hadassah.org/southerncalifornia
Hillel Foundation of Orange County 1 Federation Way, Ste . 205 Irvine, CA 92603 (949) 435-3444 • ochillel.org
Israeli Scouts of Orange County/ Shevet Tapuz (949) 235-6050 • ocshevettapuz.org
Jewish Community Foundation of Orange County 1 Federation Way Ste . 230 Irvine, CA 92603 (949) 435-3490 • jcfoc.org
Jewish Federation and Family Services, Orange County 1 Federation Way Ste 210 Irvine, CA 92603 (949) 435-3484 jewishorangecounty.org
Jewish National Fund, Orange County Administrative office: P O Box 372050 Reseda, CA 913376 (949) 260-0400 • jnf.org
Jewish Studies Program at University of California, Irvine Humanities Gateway Bldg . Floor 1 Irvine, CA 92697 humanities.uci.edu/jewishstudies
MERAGE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
1 FEDERATION WAY STE . 200 IRVINE, CA 92603 (949) 435-3400 • JCCOC .ORG
Na’amat (International Movement of Zionist Women), Western Area 6505 Wilshire Blvd . Ste . 635 Los Angeles, CA 900487 (818) 981-1298 • naamat.org
Orange County Community Scholar Program 5 Klamath Irvine, CA 92612 (949) 922-7059 • occsp.net
Orange County Jewish Bar Association P O Box 6130 Newport Beach, CA 92658 (949) 440-6700, ext 257 ocjba.org
ORT America
6320 Canoga Ave . 15th Floor Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (323) 966-0092 • ortamerica.org
Jewish Delis, Kosher Catering and Restaurants
BLUEBERRY HILL CATERING
2667 E . 28TH ST . STE . 513
SIGNAL HILL, CA 90755 (562) 981-8300
BLUEBERRYHILLCATERING NET
Café at the J/Blueberry Hill Cafe 1 Federation Way Irvine, CA 92603 (949) 435-3400
Kosher Bite Deli and Meat Market 23595 Moulton Pkwy Ste H Laguna Hills, CA 92653 (949) 770-1818 thekosherbite.com
LA Kosher Catering 15739 Ventura Blvd Encino, CA 91436 (818) 789-7588 lakoshercatering.com
OC KOSHER MARKET 688 EL CAMINO REAL TUSTIN, CA 92780 (714) 838-3108 OCKOSHER .COM
Solomon’s Bakery and Deli 23016 Del Lago Dr . Laguna Hills, CA 92653 (949) 586-4718 solomonsbakery.com
Sunflour Natural Bakery 2950 Grace Ln Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (714) 424-0176
ZCater 17290 Newhope St . Ste . A Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 434-8001 zcater.com
Jewish Day Schools
Hebrew Academy Orange County 14401 Willow Ln . Huntington Beach, CA 92647 (714) 898-0051 hacds.org
There are many ways to support Israel and its people, but none is more transformative than a gift to Magen David Adom, Israel’s emergency services system. Your gift to MDA isn’t just changing lives — it’s literally saving them — providing critical care and hospital transport for everyone from victims of heart attacks to rocket attacks. Donate today at MagenDavidAdom.org or call
Irvine Hebrew Day School 1500 E 17th St
Santa Ana, CA 92705 (949) 478-6818 irvinehebrewday.org
TARBUT V’TORAH
COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL
MIDDLE & UPPER SCHOOL
CAMPUS: 5 FEDERATION WAY IRVINE, CA 92603 (949) 509-9500 • TARBUT COM
LOWER SCHOOL CAMPUS: 5200 BONITA CANYON DR . IRVINE, CA 92603 (949) 509-9500 • TARBUT .COM
Lifecycle Resources
Bubbe and Zayde’s Place 1534 E 21st St
Santa Ana, CA 92705 (310) 415-2959 bubbeandzaydesplace.com
HERITAGE POINTE
27356 BELLOGENTE MISSION VIEJO, CA 92691 (949) 364-9685
HERITAGEPOINTE ORG
Mt. Olive Cemetery of Harbor Lawn Memorial Park 1625 Gisler Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (714) 540-5554 dignitymemorial.com
Pacific View Memorial Park and Mortuary 3500 Pacific View Dr Corona Del Mar, CA 92625 (949) 644-2700 dignitymemorial.com
South Coast Family Funeral Services 1041 W . 18th St . Ste . A-209 Costa Mesa, CA 92627 (888) 607-0772 southcoastfunerals.com
Rabbi Levi Blesofsky (714) 693-0770 ext . 102 rabbilevi@ocjewish .com ocjewish.com
For Orange County Jails
Rabbi Lawrence P. Seidman and Rabbi Linda Seidman (714) 278-5771 rabbi@rationalrabbi com rationalrabbi.com
Jewish Federation and Family Services, Orange County 1 Federation Way Ste . 210 Irvine, CA 92603 (949) 435-3484 jewishorangecounty.org
VITAS Healthcare 310 Commerce Ste 200 Irvine, CA 92602 (714) 921-2273 vitas.com
The Golden Dreidle 725 El Camino Real Tustin, CA 92780 (714) 508-0900 goldendreidle.com
*Please call individual synagogues for information about their gift shops.
Irvine Community Mikveh at Beth Jacob Congregation of Irvine 3900 Michelson Dr Irvine, CA 92612 (949) 207-7177 bethjacobirvine.org
Mikvah Chaya V’sarah Leah at Congregation Lubavitch 3847 Atlantic Ave Long Beach, CA 90807 (562) 427-1360 or (562) 254-1840 longbeachshul.com
Orange County Mikvah at North County Chabad Center 19045 Yorba Linda Blvd Yorba Linda, CA 92886 (714) 225-2903 ocjewish.com
Rabbi Shalom Denbo 1491 Rexford Dr . Los Angeles, CA 90035 (310) 721-2149 rabbidenbo@gmail .com westcoastmohel.com
Barry P. Duel, M.D. bduel@me com
Howard Frydman, M.D. 2625 W . Alameda Ave . #400 Burbank, CA 91505 (818) 841-6055
Rabbi Nachman Kreiman Los Angeles, CA 90210 (323) 896-5098
Fred R. Kogen, M.D. (800) 644-4479 kogen@ebris com
Jewish Synagogues
Chabad of Aliso Viejo 23665 Moulton Pkwy Ste D Laguna Hills, CA 92653 (949) 244-7627 chabadofalisoviejo.com
Chabad of Belmont Shore/ Shul by the Shore Office: 5855 E Naples Plaza #315 Long Beach, CA 90803 (562) 621-9828 rabbi@shulbytheshore org shulbytheshore.org
Chabad of Irvine 5010 Barranca Pkwy . Irvine, CA 92604 (949) 786-5000 chabadirvine.org
Chabad of Laguna Beach 30804 S Pacific Coast Hwy Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (949) 499-0770 chabadoflaguna.com
Chabad of Laguna Niguel 27500 La Paz Rd Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 (949) 831-7701 chabadlagunaniguel.com
Chabad of Los Alamitos and Cypress 12340 Seal Beach Blvd . #B219 Seal Beach, CA 90740 (714) 828-1851 chabadlosal.com
Congregation Lubavitch 3981 Atlantic Ave . Long Beach, CA 90807 (562) 596-1681 longbeachshul.com
Chabad of Mission Viejo 24041 Marguerite Pkwy Mission Viejo, CA 92692 (949) 770-1270 chabadofmv.com
Chabad of Newport Beach 2240 University Dr Newport Beach, CA 92660 (949) 721-9800 • jewishnewport.com
Chabad of North Irvine 35 Clay Irvine, CA 92620 (714) 868-6724 • chabadni.com
Chabad Jewish Center of Rancho S. Margarita PO Box 80073
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 926889 (949) 264-6930 • jewishrsm.com
Chabad Jewish Center of San Clemente
1306 N El Camino Real San Clemente, CA 92672 (949) 489-0723 • jewishsc.com
Chabad of South Huntington Beach 9461 Banning Avenue Huntington Beach, CA 92646 (714) 471-0714 • chabadshb.com
Chabad of Tustin 13112 Newport Ave Ste H Tustin, CA 92780 (714) 508-2150 • chabadtustin.com
Chabad at UC Irvine 12 Oxford Irvine, CA 92612 (949) 280-8998 • jewishuci.net
Chabad of West Orange County/ Congregation Adat Israel 5052 Warner Ave . Huntington Beach, CA 92649 (714) 846-2285 • chabadhb.com
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North County Chabad Center — Congregation Beth Meir HaCohen 19045 Yorba Linda Blvd Yorba Linda, CA 92886 (714) 693-0770 ocjewish.com
Beth Jacob Congregation of Irvine 3900 Michelson Dr . Irvine, CA 92612 (949) 786-5230 bethjacobirvine.org
Young Israel of Orange County 3415 Michelson Dr . Irvine, CA 92612 (949) 300-8899 yioc.org
Congregation B’nai Israel 2111 Bryan Ave Tustin, CA 92782 (714) 730-9693 cbi18.org
Congregation K’hilat Horim 27356 Bellogente Mission Viejo, CA 92691 (949) 364-9685 heritagepointe.org/about-us/ourtraditions/
Congregation Sholom 13044 Del Monte Dr . Clubhouse 3 Lobby Seal Beach, CA 90740 (714) 642-0122
ALISO VIEJO, CA 92656 (949) 362-3999
TBESOC ORG
(Offers services and programs for both reform and conservative observances .)
Bubbe & Zayde’s Place is a very unique setting for our seniors. Along with a beautiful campus to walk, we offer daily activities, entertainment, doctor, podiatry, dental, physical therapy, Hospice on-site visits and more. Kosher meat highlights creative meals, and we have synagogue services every Friday. Bubbe & Zayde’s Place has a caring staff and wake staff 24/7. Please visit us to give your loved ones the home they deserve.
by Todd Rosenberg
Temple Beth Emet 1770 W Cerritos Ave Anaheim, CA 92804 (714) 772-4720 tbe-oc.org
Temple Beth Shalom of Long Beach 3635 Elm Ave . Long Beach, CA 90807 (562) 426-6413 • tbslb.org
Temple Beth Shalom of Whittier 6726 Washington Ave Whittier, CA 90601 (562) 941-8744 bethshalomofwhittier.net
Temple Isaiah of Newport Beach 2401 Irvine Ave Newport Beach, CA 92627 (949) 548-6900
Surf City Synagogue 7111 Talbert Ave . Huntington Beach, CA 92647 (714) 596-2220 surfcitysynagogue.org
Temple Judea 24512 Moulton Pkwy Laguna Woods, CA 92637 (949) 830-0470 templejudealw.org
Congregation B’nai Tzedek 9669 Talbert Ave Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 963-4611 • cbtfv.org
Congregation Shir Ha-Ma’alot 3652 Michelson Dr Irvine, CA 92612 (949) 857-2226 shmtemple.com
Temple Bat Yahm 1011 Camelback St . Newport Beach, CA 92660 (949) 644-1999 • tby.org
Temple Beth David of Orange County 6100 Hefley St Westminster, CA 92683 (714) 892-6623 templebethdavid.org
TEMPLE
2A LIBERTY
ALISO VIEJO, CA 92656 (949) 362-3999
TBESOC .ORG (Offers services and programs for both reform and conservative observances )
Temple Beth Ohr 15721 Rosecrans Ave La Mirada, CA 90638 (714) 521-6765 tbolm.org
Temple Beth Sholom 2625 N . Tustin Ave . Santa Ana, CA 92705 (714) 628-4600 tbsoc.com
Temple Beth Tikvah 1600 N Acacia Ave Fullerton, CA 92831 (714) 871-3535 tbtoc.org
Temple Israel of Long Beach 269 Loma Ave Long Beach, CA 90803 (562) 434-0996 tilb.org
Temple Ner Tamid 10629 Lakewood Blvd . Downey, CA 90241 (562) 861-9276 templenertamidofdowney.org
University Synagogue 3400 Michelson Dr Irvine, CA 92612 (949) 553-3535 universitysynagogue.org
Pacific Community of Cultural Jews (714) 739-1366 PacifComm@aol com pccjews.org
Beth Jacob Congregation of Irvine 3900 Michelson Dr . Irvine, CA 92612 (949) 786-5230 bethjacobirvine.org
Kabbalah Centre 1062 S Robertson Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90035 (310) 657-5404 kabbalah.com
Every effort has been made to ensure listings are accurate and up to date as of press time. If you find an inaccuracy, please let us know so we can correct it in the next edition, and make sure to update your information online with local Jewish agencies! They’re often our source of information, and, as they say, the information is only as good as its source!
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID ADOM, WESTERN REGION 6505 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 650 LOS ANGELES, CA 90048 (800) 323-2371 • AFMDA ORG
American Associates of Ben-Gurion University, Southwest Region 9911 W Pico Blvd #710 Los Angeles, CA 90035 (212) 687-7721 • aabgu.org
American Friends of Hebrew University, Orange County, San Diego and the Desert Office 16633 Ventura Blvd Ste 715 Encino, CA 91436 (310) 843-3100 • afhu.org
American Friends of Tel Aviv University, Western Region 11766 Wilshire Blvd Ste 1110 Los Angeles, CA 90025 (213) 293-4221 • aftau.org
American Technion Society, Western Region 501 S . Beverly Dr . #200 Beverly Hills, CA 90212 (310) 254-9899 • ats.org
Anti-Defamation League, Pacific Southwest Region 10495 Santa Monica Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025 (310) 446-8000 • la.adl.org
Brandeis University National Committee, Desert Chapter President: Charlene Williamson 706-360-2349 charbwilliamson@gmail com blogs.brandeis.edu/bncdesert
Consulate General of Israel, Los Angeles 11766 Wilshire Blvd . Ste . 1600 Los Angeles, CA 90025 (323) 852-5577 embassies.gov.il/la
Hadassah Southern California Desert/ East Area Resource Center (760) 327-7059 deserthsc@hadassah .org hadassah.org
Inland Empire and Desert Hillel, University of Riverside Costo Hall #241 Riverside, CA 92517 (951) 394-3332 • iehillel.org
Jewish Family Service of the Desert 490 S Farrell Dr Ste C-208 Palm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 325-4088 • jfsdesert.org
Jewish Federation of Palm Springs and Desert Area 69710 Hwy . CA-111 Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 (760) 324-4737 • jfedps.org
Jewish National Fund, Palm Springs Region
Administrative office: P O Box 372050
Reseda, CA 91337 (760) 864-6208 • jnf.org
Na’amat (International Movement of Zionist Women), Western area 6505 Wilshire Blvd Ste 635 Los Angeles, CA 90048 (818) 981-1298 • naamat.org
ORT America
6320 Canoga Ave 15th Floor
Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (323) 966-0092 • ortamerica.org
EDUCATION CENTER
35147 LANDY LN RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270 (760) 625-6958
TOLERANCEEDUCATIONCENTER .ORG
Jewish Delis, Kosher Restaurants and Catering
Manhattan in the Desert 2665 E Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs, CA 92264 (760) 322-3354 manhattaninthedesert.com
Sherman’s Deli and Bakery
PALM SPRINGS: 401 E . Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 325-1199 • shermansdeli.com
PALM DESERT:
73161 Country Club Dr Palm Desert, CA 92260 (760) 568-1350 • shermansdeli.com
Chabad of Palm Springs and Chabad of Rancho Mirage also place orders for community members with kosher caterers and bakers in San Diego and Los Angeles, who deliver to the Palm Springs area .
Albertson’s and Clark’s Nutrition of Rancho Mirage; Jensen’s Finest Foods, Ralphs and Trader Joe’s of Palm Springs; and Trader Joe’s of Palm Desert all carry kosher items
Rabbi Shalom Denbo 1491 Rexford Dr . Los Angeles, CA 90035 (310) 721-2149 rabbidenbo@gmail com westcoastmohel.com
Michael A. Sanford, M.D. 39000 Bob Hope Dr . Wright Building, Ste . 412 Rancho Mirage, CA 92260 (760) 346-8555 michaelsanfordmd.com
Mikvah Chaya Mushka of the Coachella Valley at Chabad of Palm Springs 425 Avenida Ortega Palm Springs, CA 92264 (760) 678-5675 chabadps.com
Bikur Cholim of Palm Springs P .O . Box 2934 Palm Springs, CA 92263 Rabbi Yankel Kreiman (760) 325-8076 bikurcholimps.com
Chevra Kadisha of the Desert
Rabbi Shimon Posner 72295 Via Marta Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 (760) 770-7785 rabbi@chabadrm com shared.nasck.org/registered_chevros/ desert
Chabad-Lubavitch of Palm Desert 45-445 Portola Ave . Ste . 1 Palm Desert, CA 92260 (760) 969-2158 • chabadpd.com
Chabad of Palm Springs 425 Avenida Ortega Palm Springs, CA 92264 (760) 325-0774 • chabadps.com
Chabad of Rancho Mirage — The Torah Oasis 72-295 Via Marta Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 (760) 770-7785 • chabadrm.com
CONGREGATION
BETH SHALOM
42600 COOK ST STE 205 PALM DESERT, CA 92211 (760) 200-3636
CONGREGATIONBETHSHALOM .NET
Temple Isaiah 332 W Alejo Rd Palm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 325-2281 • templeisaiahps.com
Har-El Institute for Study and Worship in the Reform Tradition St . Margaret’s Episcopal Church 47-535 Highway CA-74 Palm Desert, CA 92260 (760) 779-1691 • harelurjpd.org
Temple Sinai of Palm Desert 73251 Hovley Ln W Palm Desert, CA 92260 (760) 568-9699 • templesinaipd.org
STORY
BY TALIA LIZEMER-HAWLEY
On Memorial Day, May 26, 2025, the local chapter of Veterans for Peace, along with the Palm Springs’ American Veterans (AMVETS), hosted their 19th annual award luncheon at the Cimarron Golf Resort in Cathedral City
The event was organized by Tom Swann Hernandez, the founder and commander of the local American Veterans (AMVETS) Post 66
In 1978, while Tom was serving in the Marine Corps, he toured the Nazi Dachau Concentration Camp and was shaken by the horrific scenes . In 2000, Tom worked with the U .S . 6th Army Color Guard to hold a memorial on the 55th anniversary of the liberation of Dachau by the U .S . Army .
The award recipients included four local Holocaust survivors: Goldie Jacoby, Ruth Lindemann, Susan Juhasz, and Rickie Taras .
Additional award recipients included Retired Captain Army Green Beret Scott Grasser; WWII Veteran Bernard Surgil; Silver Helmet Award winner Watson Connolly; Secretary of the General Patton Memorial Leslie M . Cone; and Palm Springs City Councilmember Jeffrey Bernstein
102-year-old Dorothee Irwin, WWII Marine Corps Veteran, was present, and cheered the audience while clapping to the music
The event was accompanied by music and songs by Eve Holmes and JB
TALIA LIZEMER-HAWLEY
Karola Ruth Westheimer, better known as Dr Ruth, was an American sex therapist and talk show host, born in Germany to a Jewish family . She was an only child
A week after Kristallnacht, the Night of Broken Glass, Dr . Ruth’s father was arrested by the Gestapo and sent to Dachau Concentration Camp
Terrified by the growing antisemitism and violence, Dr . Ruth’s mother decided to send her on the Kindertransport, an organized Jewish children’s rescue, to Switzerland . In addition to Dr . Ruth’s parents, all her other relatives were murdered during the Holocaust
In 1950, Dr . Ruth moved to Paris, where she studied psychology at the Sorbonne Immigrating to the United States in 1956, she worked as a maid to put herself through graduate school, earning a Master of Arts in Sociology from New York’s New School in 1959 and a Doctorate in Education (Ed .D .) from Columbia University in 1970 .
In 1965, Westheimer became a U S citizen Over the next decade, she taught at several universities and had a private sex therapy practice .
Dr Ruth’s media career began in 1980 with the radio call-in show “Sexually Speaking,” which continued until 1990 . In 1983, it was the top-rated radio show in the country’s largest radio market She then launched a television show, “The Dr . Ruth Show,” which by 1985 attracted two million viewers a week
She died at her home in Manhattan on July 12, 2024, at the age of 96 .
On November 10, 2024, The Jewish Federation of the Desert partnered with Palm Desert’s Temple Sinai to screen “Ask Dr . Ruth .” The event was very well attended, and followed by a Q&A with Patti Kenner, Dr Ruth’s long-time friend .
STORY BY TALIA LIZEMER-HAWLEY PHOTOGRAPHS BY MAISIE LENTZNER
Café Europa is a monthly gathering inviting Holocaust survivors and second-generation Holocaust survivors to participate in social activities . It acknowledges the fact that survivors share similar memories and experiences . Even though lunch is served, the true nourishment is from the connections with others who have endured similar hardships
Inspired by a café in Stockholm, Sweden, where survivors would gather after the war hoping to find lost relatives and friends, Café Europa is now replicated in more than 100 venues around the world .
Locally, Café Europa is organized by the Jewish Family Service and sponsored by the Jewish Federation of the Desert . Programs are held at various locations
On February 2, 2025, Café Europa members and families were invited to a special private screening of the award-winning film “Call Me Dancer,” followed by a Q&A with the director, Leslie Shampaine, at Temple Sinai in Palm Desert
Prior to the screening, the guests enjoyed brunch . The Community Religious School students from Temple Sinai walked around the social hall, chatting with the survivors, discussing their Hebrew and Judaic knowledge, and performing Hebrew songs while engaging the survivors to follow the songs’ directions .
Temple Sinai’s Community Religious School was founded in 1976, and after 49 years . It is the longest operating Jewish religious school in the Coachella Valley Our school welcomes all children, regardless of their families’ temple affiliation .
Jewish Organizations
Adopt a Family Foundation P .O . Box 7278
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 info@adoptafamilyfoundation .org adoptafamilyfoundation.org
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID ADOM, WESTERN REGION 6505 WILSHIRE BLVD . STE . 650 LOS ANGELES, CA 90048 (800) 323-2371 • AFMDA .ORG
American Israel Public Affairs Committee, San Diego office 8895 Towne Centre Dr Ste 105-149 San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 626-2790 aipac.org
American Associates of Ben-Gurion University, Southwest Region 9911 W Pico Blvd #710 Los Angeles, CA 90035 (310) 552-3300 americansforbgu.org
American Friends of Hebrew University, Western Region Office 16633 Ventura Blvd . Ste . 715 Encino, CA 91436 (310) 843-3100 afhu.org
American Friends of Tel Aviv University, Southern California 11766 Wilshire Blvd . Ste . 1110 Los Angeles, CA 90025 (310) 553-5232 aftau.org
American Jewish Committee Los Angeles, CA 90025 (310) 282-8080 ajc.org/losangeles
American Technion Society, San Diego Chapter 4950 Murphy Canyon Rd San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 750-2135 ats.org
Anti-Defamation League, San Diego Regional Office 4950 Murphy Canyon Rd Ste 250 San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 565-6896 sandiego.adl.org
Brandeis National Committee, Rancho Bernardo Chapter (858) 673-9470 blogs.brandeis.edu/ bncranchobernardo
Brandeis National Committee, San Dieguito Chapter blogs.brandeis.edu/bncsandieguito
FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE, SAN DIEGO 441 SAXONY RD
ENCINITAS, CA 92024 (858) 633-7238 FRIENDSHIPCIRCLESD COM
Hadassah Southern California, San Diego Area (858) 268-3200 sandiegohsc@hadassah .org hadassah.org
Hillel of San Diego SDSU OFFICE: 5717 Lindo Paseo
San Diego, CA 92115 (619) 583-6080 • hillelsd.org
UCSD OFFICE:
9009 La Jolla Scenic Dr . N . La Jolla, CA 92037 (619) 583-6080 • hillelsd.org
USD OFFICE:
Founders Hall 20 5998 Alcala Park San Diego, CA 92110
CSU SAN MARCOS OFFICE: 207 S . Twin Oaks Valley Rd . San Marcos, CA, 92078 (619) 583-6080 • hillelsd.org
House of Israel
2156 Pan American Plaza San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 566-6603 • houseofisraelsd.org
Israeli Scouts of San Diego/ Shevet Galim
11860 Carmel Creek Rd . San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 465-0022 • shevetgalim.com
Jewish Community Foundation, San Diego
4950 Murphy Canyon Rd . San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 279-2740 • jcfsandiego.org
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF SAN DIEGO
8804 BALBOA AVE SAN DIEGO, CA 92123 (858) 637-3210 • JFSSD ORG
JEWISH FEDERATION OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY
4950 MURPHY CANYON RD SAN DIEGO, CA 92123 (858) 571-3444
JEWISHINSANDIEGO .ORG
Jewish National Fund, San Diego Regional Office
Administrative office: P O Box 372050 Reseda, CA 91337 (858) 824-9178 • jnf.org
Jewish Studies Program at San Diego State University AL-662 5500 Campanile Drive San Diego, CA 92182 (619) 594-5185 jewishstudies.sdsu.edu
Jewish Women’s Foundation 4950 Murphy Canyon Rd . San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 279-2740 • jcfsandiego.org
Jewish Studies Program at University of California San Diego Ridge Walk Academic Complex Arts and Humanities Building, 6th Floor 9625 Scholars Dr . N . La Jolla, CA 92093 jewishstudies@ucsd .edu jewishstudies.ucsd.edu
Ken Jewish Community 11860 Carmel Creek Rd San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 444-6639 • kenjc.org
KINDNESS INITIATIVE
9404 GENESEE AVE STE 200 LA JOLLA, CA 92037 (858) 216-1666
KINDNESSSD ORG
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houseofisraelsd.org
4126 EXECUTIVE DR LA JOLLA, CA 92037 (858) 457-3030
LFJCC .ORG
Leichtag Family Foundation
The Ranch and Coastal Roots Farm 441 Saxony Rd . Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 929-1090 leichtag.org
Na’amat (International Movement of Zionist Women), Western Area 6505 Wilshire Blvd . Ste . 635 Los Angeles, CA 90048 (818) 981-1298 naamat.org
New Life Club mattg@jewishinsandiego org jewishinsandiego.org
NextGen/Young Adult Division, San Diego 4950 Murphy Canyon Rd . San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 737-7136 jewishinsandiego.org/get-involved/ nextgen
ORT America
6320 Canoga Ave . 15th Floor Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (323) 966-0092 ortamerica.org
South African Jewish American Community
P O Box 13608 La Jolla, CA 92039 (619) 663-5160 sajac.com
STANDWITHUS, San Diego Chapter 4950 Murphy Canyon Rd San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 598-8220 sandiego@standwithus com standwithus.com/sandiego
Tarbuton Israeli Cultural Center 411 Saxony Rd . The Hive Encinitas, CA 92024 info@tarbuton org tarbuton.org
Veterans Association of North County 1617 Mission Ave . Oceanside, CA 92058 760-722-1277 • vanc.me
Zionist Organization of America, San Diego District P O Box 60359 San Diego, CA 92166 (858) 546-1361 • sdzoa.org
Jewish Delis, Kosher Restaurants and Catering
Balboa International Market 5905 Balboa Ave San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 277-3600 balboamarket.com
Café Chabad Catering by Yakov 16934 Chabad Way Poway, CA 92064 (858) 451-0455
Carnivore Sandwich 670 W B St San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 578-2694 carnivoresandwich.com
D.Z. AKIN’S 6930 ALVARADO RD SAN DIEGO, CA 92120 (619) 265-0218
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BY CARLY EZELL LOBENSTEIN
This is a defining moment for the Jewish people A convergence of challenges — rising antisemitism, Israel’s post-war trauma, and the need to deepen community connection — demands an unwavering, unified response That’s why this year, the Jewish Federation of San Diego is going All In .
All In: We foster meaningful Jewish connections — building vibrant, inclusive spaces for Jews of all backgrounds to engage proudly with their heritage and values
All In: We stand against hate With antisemitism surging, we’re acting with urgency in securing our local institutions, empowering our community with tools to stay safe, and advocating fiercely for Jewish safety
All In: We help rebuild Sha’ar HaNegev and all of Israel . In the wake of Oct 7, we’re supporting efforts to restore lives shattered by war — healing trauma, rebuilding infrastructure, and strengthening Israel’s social fabric for long-term resilience
Jewish Federation of San Diego is the backbone of Jewish life in our city, channeling the collective strength of our community into tangible impact With your partnership, we will meet this moment—ensuring a vibrant, caring, connected, and resilient Jewish future here and around the world
jewishinsandiego.org
Elijah’s New York Style Delicatessen 7061 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 455-1461
Catering: (858) 353-5528 elijahsrestaurant.com
Lang’s Kosher Bakery and Deli 1375 Fayette St . El Cajon, CA 92020 (619) 280-5264
Milton’s Deli and Restaurant 2660 Via De La Valle Del Mar, CA 92014 (858) 792-2225 miltonsdeli.com
RALPHS “KOSHER EXPERIENCE” 8657 VILLA LA JOLLA DR LA JOLLA, CA 92037 (858) 597-1550 RALPHS COM
Terra Catering
7091 El Cajon Blvd San Diego, CA 92115 (619) 993-1437 terracatering.com
The Place Catering and Deli 10785 Pomerado Rd San Diego, CA 92131 (858) 549-7000 sandiegokosher.com
Jewish Day Schools
Chabad Hebrew Academy 10785 Pomerado Rd San Diego, CA 92131 (858) 566-1996 chasd.org
Kavod Charter School 6991 Balboa Ave . San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 386-0887 kavodcharter.org
San Diego Jewish Academy 11860 Carmel Creek Rd San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 704-3700 • sdja.com
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School 3630 Afton Rd . San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 279-3300 hebrewday.org
Torah High Schools of San Diego 9001 Towne Centre Dr San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 558-6880 torahsandiego.com
Resources
La Vida Real 11588 Via Rancho San Diego Rancho San Diego, CA 92019 (858) 544-3713 • srgseniorliving.com
La Vida Del Mar 850 Del Mar Downs Rd . Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 951-1849 • srgseniorliving.com
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RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES
LEICHTAG FAMILY FOUNDATION CAMPUS: 211 SAXONY RD . N . ENCINITAS, CA 92024 (760) 632-0081
SEACRESTVILLAGE .ORG
B’NAI MITZVAH BESA (Bar/Bat Mitzvah Event Services Association) (619) 548-3485 besasandiego.com
6316 EL CAJON BLVD SAN DIEGO, CA 92115 (619) 583-8850
AMISRAELMORTUARY COM
El Camino Memorial — Sorrento Valley 5600 Carroll Canyon Rd San Diego, CA 92121 (858) 453-2121 dignitymemorial.com
Eternal Hills Memorial Park 1999 El Camino Real Oceanside, CA 92054 (760) 754-6600 dignitymemorial.com
Greenwood Memorial Park and Mortuary 4300 Imperial Ave San Diego, CA 92113 (619) 450-1479 greenwoodmemorial.com
Home of Peace Cemetery 3668 Imperial Ave San Diego, CA 92113 (619) 583-8850 amisraelmortuary.com
Olam Haemes Society 5600 Carroll Canyon Rd . San Diego, CA 92121 (858) 547-0076, ext 3056 jewishburial@yahoo com
Jewish Family Service of San Diego 8804 Balboa Ave San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 637-3210 jfssd.org
Ohr Ami, The Jewish Hospice Program 6155 Cornerstone Ct E Ste 220 San Diego, CA 92121 (858) 458-3602 lightbridgehospice.com/ specialty-programs/ohr-ami/
VITAS Healthcare 9655 Granite Ridge Dr Ste 300 San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 499-8901 • vitas.com
Schwartz Judaica 1934 Pentuckett Ave San Diego, CA 92104 (619) 233-5833
*Please call individual synagogues for information about their gift shops.
La Jolla Mikvah at Congregation Adat Yeshurun 8625 La Jolla Scenic Dr N La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 535-1072 adatyeshurun.org/mikvah
Mikvah Israel of San Diego 6115 Montezuma Rd . San Diego, CA 92115 (619) 287-6411 • chabaddowntown.com
North County Inland Mikvah at Chabad of Poway 16934 Chabad Way Poway, CA 92064 (858) 451-0455 ext . 36 chabadpoway.com
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• Children ages 9 months to 6 years
• Proven Montessori Method and Philosophy
• Learning through hands-on experience
• Integrated secular and Judaic curriculum
• Skilled teachers, trained in early childhood development
• Secured, state-of-the-art facilities
• Bilingual Program: English and Spanish
Rabbi Shalom Denbo 1491 Rexford Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90035 (310) 721-2149 rabbidenbo@gmail .com westcoastmohel.com
Edward Epstein, M.D. 9350 Campus Point Dr La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 966-5841
Martin Gilboa, M.D. 3851 Shaw Ridge Rd . San Diego, CA 92130 (833) 574-2273 martin gilboa@gmail com
Michael Jacobson, M.D. 3257 Camino De Los Coches Ste 301 Carlsbad, CA 92009 (760) 633-3640
Fred R. Kogen, M.D. (800) 644-4479 kogen@ebris com
Aaron M. Lehman, M.D. 17140 Bernardo Center Dr . San Diego, CA 92128 (833) 574-2273 alehmanmd@gmail .com
Rabbi Moishe Leider 3813 Governor Dr San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 455-1670 • chabaduc.org
Stuart Rubenstein, M.D. (858) 793-4563 rubenstein@brisforbaby com brisforbaby.com
Joel Snyder, M.D. 6475 Alvarado Rd Ste 120 San Diego, CA 92120 (619) 583-6133 drjsnyder@aol .com rchsd.org/doctors/joel-snyder-md
Shalom Baby (858) 457-3030 shalombaby@lfjcc org lfjcc.org/shalombaby
JFS Coastal Club at Temple Solel 3575 Manchester Ave . Cardiff, CA 92007 (858) 674-1123 floski2000@yahoo com
JFS North County Inland Center at Temple Adat Shalom 15905 Pomerado Rd . Poway, CA 92064 (858) 451-1200 • adatshalom.com
JFS Balboa Ave. Older Adult Center 8788 Balboa Ave San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 637-7340 avivas@jfssd org
4126 EXECUTIVE DR LA JOLLA, CA 92037 (858) 457-3030 • LFJCC ORG
On the Go Excursions, A ride-sharing program from Jewish Family Service of San Diego (858) 637-3210 jfssd.org/onthego
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The Center for Jewish Care provides compassionate and confidential support to address the emerging needs of our Jewish community. From housing, food, and transportation to mental health and spiritual support, the Center’s dedicated team of culturally competent professionals work alongside community members so they can regain stability and move forward with dignity.
Free Services Available:
• Basic needs assistance and resources
• Housing resource navigation
• Mental health navigation and coping strategies
• Resource and care coordination for Holocaust Survivors and their families
Synagogues
Chabad Alef Center of San Marcos
649 Sandy Ln San Marcos CA, 92078 (760) 481-7503 • alefcenter.com
Chabad of Carmel Valley 12750 Carmel Country Rd . Ste . 211 San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 333-4613 • chabadcv.com
Chabad of Chula Vista Otay Ranch
2086 Otay Lakes Rd #101 Chula Vista, CA 91913 (619) 836-0770 jewishchulavista.com
Chabad of College Area 6115 Montezuma Rd San Diego, CA 92115 (619) 663-7701 jewishstudentlife.org
Chabad of Coronado 1330 Orange Ave . Ste . 120-130 Coronado, CA 92118 (619) 365-4728 chabadcoronado.com
Chabad of Downtown San Diego 275 Island Ave San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 289-8770 chabaddowntown.com
Chabad of East County 7290 Navajo Rd Ste 207 San Diego, CA 92119 (619) 387-8770 • jewishec.com
CHABAD OF LA COSTA 1980 LA COSTA AVE CARLSBAD, CA 92009 (760) 943-8891
CHABADATLACOSTA .COM
Chabad of La Jolla 7938 Ivanhoe Ave La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 455-5433 chabadoflajolla.com
Chabad of Oceanside/Vista 1930 Sunset Dr . Vista, CA 92081 (760) 806-7765 jewishoceanside.com
Chabad of Pacific Beach 4240 Gresham St . San Diego, CA 92109 (619) 333-0344 chabadpb.org
Chabad of Poway 16934 Chabad Way Poway, CA 92064 (858) 451-0455 chabadpoway.com
Chabad Jewish Center of Rancho Santa Fe P O Box 8282 Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 (858) 756-7571 jewishrsf.com
Chabad Scripps Ranch 10785 Pomerado Rd . San Diego, CA 92131 (858) 547-0076 chabaddiego.com
Chabad of University City 3813 Governor Dr San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 455-1670 chabaduc.org
CONSERVATIVE
CONGREGATION BETH AM 5050 DEL MAR HEIGHTS RD SAN DIEGO, CA 92130 (858) 481-8454
BETHAM .COM
Congregation Beth El 8660 Gilman Dr La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 452-1734 cbe.org
Congregation B’nai Shalom (925) 934-9446 bshalom.org
Congregation B’nai Tikvah 2510 Gateway Rd Carlsbad, CA 92009 (760) 650-2262 bnaitikvahsd.com
Ner Tamid Synagogue 12348 Casa Avenida Poway, CA 92064 (858) 777-0256 nertamidsd.org
OHR SHALOM SYNAGOGUE 2512 THIRD AVE
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103 (619) 231-1456
OHRSHALOM ORG
Temple Beth Shalom 208 Madrona St . Chula Vista, CA 91910 (619) 420-6040 bethshalomtemple.com
Tifereth Israel Synagogue 6660 Cowles Mountain Blvd San Diego, CA 92119 (619) 697-6001 tiferethisrael.com
KAHAL AM P O BOX 1034
SOLANA BEACH, CA 92075 (858) 549-3088
KAHALAM .ORG
CONGREGATION
ADAT YESHURUN
8625 LA JOLLA SCENIC DR . N . LA JOLLA CA 92037 (858) 535-1196
ADATYESHURUN ORG
Congregation Beth Jacob 4855 College Ave . San Diego, CA 92115 (619) 287-9890 •bjsd.org
Congregation Kehillas Torah (858) 829-9648
Orot HaCarmel 11860 Carmel Creek Rd . San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 633-0181
The Elijah Minyan (760) 943-8370 elijahminyan.com
Young Israel Synagogue 7289 Navajo Rd San Diego, CA 92119 (619) 738-0052 • yisandiego.org
Congregation Dor Hadash 4126 Executive Dr . La Jolla, CA 92037 (on the Lawrence Family JCC Campus) (760) 209-6609 dorhadash.org
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BETH ISRAEL
9001 TOWNE CENTRE DR . SAN DIEGO, CA 92122 (858) 535-1111
CBISD ORG
Temple Adat Shalom 15905 Pomerado Rd Poway, CA 92064 (858) 451-1200 • adatshalom.com
TEMPLE EMANU-EL
6299 CAPRI DR SAN DIEGO, CA 92120 (619) 286-2555
TEESD .ORG
Temple Etz Rimon 2020 Chestnut Ave . Carlsbad, CA 92008 (760) 929-9503 templeetzrimon.org
Temple Solel 3575 Manchester Ave Cardiff, CA 92007 (760) 436-0654 templesolel.net
Beth Eliyahu Torah Center 5012 Central Ave . Ste . C Bonita, CA 91902 (619) 472-2144 betheliyahu.net
Magen Abraham Sephardic Synagogue
Inside Chabad Hebrew Academy in Scripps Ranch 10875 Pomerado Rd . San Diego, CA 92131 (619) 277-0380
Kehillat Shaar HaShamayim 3232 Governor Dr Ste K San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 752-1025 kshsd.org
DENOMINATIONAL AND UNAFFILIATED
Jewish Collaborative of San Diego 7805 Centella St Carlsbad, CA 92009 (760) 707-7111 jcosd.com
San Diego Outreach Synagogue 3525 Del Mar Heights Rd . Ste . 595 San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 280-6331
Chabad of Temecula (951) 234-4196 rabbi@jewishtemecula com jewishtemecula.com
Congregation B’nai Chaim 29500 Via Princesa Murrieta, CA 92563 (951) 677-7350
Temple Beth Sholom of Temecula 28600 Mercedes St . Ste . 102 Temecula, CA 92590 (951) 679-0419 tbstemecula.org
Congregation Havurim 29500 Via Princesa Murrieta, CA 92563 (951) 387-5018 havurim.org
Congregation Etz Chaim P O Box 1138 Ramona, CA 92065 (760) 789-2781 facebook.com/EtzChaimRamona
When Cheryl Abelowitz steps into the car with volunteer driver Mark James, she feels more than just safe — she feels cared for
“‘On the Go’ takes me everywhere, including doctor appointments,” said Cheryl, who has taken nearly 400 rides “It’s always a pleasure when Mark’s driving me . I feel very safe .” Cheryl is one of hundreds of older adults who rely on “On the Go,” a free transportation service run by Jewish Family Service . Designed for adults 60 and older, the program connects seniors in 47 San Diego zip codes with volunteer drivers who do more than just offer a ride—they offer friendship . It’s like Uber with a heart
For driver Betty Carroll, volunteering has created lasting connections . She’s built a close bond with Mark Passavanti, a rider who is visually impaired and travels with his companion dog, Luca . “Mark isn’t just a rider anymore,” she says “He’s been a friend for two years ”
With the senior population growing, so is the need for compassionate volunteers and community support
To become a volunteer driver, visit jfssd .org/GiveARide, email volunteer@jfssd org, or call 858-637-3050
To donate, visit jfssd .org/GiveOnTheGo or call 858-637-3300 Donations cover mileage reimbursement for volunteer drivers and other program expenses .
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At Kindness Initiative, we ensure that no Jewish individual or family in San Diego faces hardship alone We provide customized, conciergestyle case management, financial assistance, job coaching, and access to essentials through our Jewish warehouse, kindnessG’MACH
Whether it’s preventing eviction, providing clothing for a new job, or making sure every child has a toothbrush, we help community members move from crisis to stability—and ultimately toward longterm independence
As the only Jewish nonprofit solely dedicated to supporting San Diego’s Jewish community, our impact is powered by donors and volunteers who help us serve hundreds of families each year. Yet many people don’t realize that Kindness Initiative and kindness G’MACH even exist — and take their gently used items to places like Goodwill instead We ask you to bring them to us . Your donations won’t just meet physical needs — you may never realize just how many lives your act of kindness will touch
You can also sponsor a family, dedicate a section of the G’MACH, or name part of our building We accept donations every Monday and Thursday from 9:30 a .m . to 3:30 p .m . at 9372 Cabot Drive . Volunteers are always welcome — whether in the warehouse or on our kindnessCARES committee .
Together, kindness changes everything — one act of kindness at a time If you have a calling to do a mitzvah, we need you .
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