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Passover: Asking Questions and Listening for Answers

As members of the Jewish community prepare to gather around the Seder table and retell the story of our ancestors’ journey from slavery to...

Lieber’s Corner Market: Hope Starts Here

Years ago, when we envisioned having a garden on our Campus, we knew it could help support the Loonin Family Kitchen, which produces thousands...

Purim, Esther, and You

As Purim approaches, Esther’s story feels especially poignant. ​Jewish tradition teaches that, like Esther, we all face moments when our action—or inaction—can make a vital...

Planting the Seeds of Change

Years ago, when we envisioned having a garden on our Campus, we knew it could help support the Loonin Family Kitchen, which produces thousands...

Sparking Joy in Hearts and Minds

Read about what makes the Balboa Avenue Older Adult Center (BAOAC) so special from clients, family, and program coordinator, Aviva Saad.

Advocating for Change Starts with Empathy

Since 2009, Jewish Family Service’s Patient Advocacy Team has been advocating for the often underserved, marginalized, stigmatized, and isolated community members who need someone...

Living a Life of Giving

Meet Zita Liebermensch, Longtime JFS Supporter and Community Champion. Recently, we had the privilege of sitting down with Zita to find out why she’s...

Celebrating the Strength and Resiliency of Survivors

During World War II, many Survivors were denied the opportunity to celebrate their Bar or Bat Mitzvahs. Thanks to the Honig Family Foundation, we...

How to Increase Your Impact and Reduce Your Taxable Income

Tax-smart charitable giving tips for 2023 with Ryan Goldenhar, CFA, CFP, Co-Founder/Financial Advisor at Wealth With Options and JFS Board Director.

The Impact of Volunteers: Turning Compassion into Action

Thanks to our dedicated volunteers, JFS is able to support over 90,000 people annually in San Diego, Orange, and Riverside Counties. Discover how they...

Notes from the Field with Carole Yellen

In May 2023, ten JFS team members and four board members embarked on the long-awaited CommUnity Trip of a Lifetime to Israel organized by...

Safe Parking Expands: Prioritizing Unhoused Families

This spring, Jewish Family Service partnered with the City of San Diego to open our fourth Safe Parking Lot in the City and the...

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