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On Oct. 9, hundreds of San Diegans filled The Sound in Del Mar, not in silence or sorrow, but in solidarity. Together, they sang, reflected and hoped for the future. Two years after the attacks on Oct.7, the war in Israel and Gaza has left deep scars and Jewish life around the world has been forever altered.   Yet amid the pain, the 2025 Oct. 7 Commemoration   offered something rare: a chance to reclaim the Jewish narrative — from victimhood to heroism — through music, storyt

In Judaism, simcha  does not just mean joy or happiness. It’s a celebration of life, growth and renewal. Ideals that are at the heart of Jewish culture. It’s this same spirit that guided Jewish scientists at UC San Diego’s Sanford Stem Cell Institute as they welcomed colleagues from Israel’s Weizmann Institute of Science to San Diego on Oct. 15 for a collaborative workshop exploring one of the most hopeful frontiers in science: stem cell health. Dr. Shiri Gur-Cohen and Dr. Ro

It’s been two years since the horrors of Oct. 7, 2023 — a day that forever changed Israel and Jewish communities around the world. Yet,...

The San Diego Union-Tribune  recently published an op-ed by coalition member Karen Parry , CEO of Hillel of San Diego, highlighting the...

Local news station ABC 10News San Diego recently covered an extraordinary campaign to bring rare Holocaust-era artifacts to the RUTH:...

In a televised segment, NBC 7 San Diego highlighted the Coalition’s leadership in bringing attention to the violent rhetoric against the Jewish community repeatedly promoted by Kehlani.

MSN covers San Diego Pride's platforming antisemitic musical guest, and Jewish community's response.

A new article in The Times of Israel details how all Jewish organizations are withdrawing from the San Diego Pride Festival due to it featuring the artist Kehlani, who promotes antisemitism. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Emily Alvarenga 951-694-2742 emily@intesacom.com SAN DIEGO, CA (June 5, 2025) —  In light of San Diego...

In her op-ed for Times of San Diego , Heidi Gantwerk , President and CEO of the Jewish Federation of San Diego, reflects on the harrowing...

As San Diego Pride 2025  approaches on July 20 , important questions are being raised about what it means for Pride events to truly...

May 22, 2025 In light of San Diego Pride’s recent announcement regarding its 2025 headliner lineup, The Finest Community Coalition was...

A powerful ABC 10News report highlights alarming new data from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) showing a record-breaking increase in antisemitic incidents across the country and here at home.

To celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month, Hillel of San Diego is hosting two incredible events that highlight the richness,...

A recent Times of San Diego  article  reveals a troubling trend: antisemitic incidents in San Diego County have risen 28% in the past...

SAN DIEGO, CA (April 24, 2025) — In response to rising antisemitism nationally and locally leading to increased safety concerns and...

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has released its 2024 Audit of Antisemitic Incidents, revealing a disturbing surge in antisemitic...

The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has released its 2023 Audit of Antisemitic Incidents, revealing a staggering 200% increase in...

The American Jewish Committee (AJC) has released its 2024 State of Antisemitism in America report, providing a comprehensive analysis of...

In response to the rising levels of antisemitism, the Jewish Federation of San Diego has developed the "Stand Up SD" toolkit—a...