Bike for Sha'ar HaNegev

Our Sister Region in Israel, Sha’ar HaNegev, is embarking on its most critical, ambitious and necessary project to date – the building of a new, safe and secure, regional High School and Educational Village. The United Jewish Federation of San Diego County, the San Diego Jewish Academy and many other local Jewish Community agencies and organizations, including synagogues, are already committed to helping Sha’ar HaNegev and the State of Israel.

You will not want to miss this exciting opportunity to make a very real and very meaningful difference in the daily lives of our extended family in Sha'ar HaNegev. Please click here to read an important letter describing the unfortunate and ongoing situation in Israel, especially for those living along or near the border with Gaza, and learn about a very unique opportunity to visit and experience Israel. You can make a difference!
Cementing Ties Between San Diego and Ibim

On July 14th, over 25 families from San Diego arrived to the San Diego-Ibim Student Village to witness first hand the results of the 10-year partnership between San Diego and Ibim. Michael S. Rassler, the CEO of the United Jewish Federation of San Diego, and his family joined the trip and were on hand to see the important work this partnership supports. Click here to read how the 10 year partnership of the Jewish Agency for Israel and the United Jewish Federation of San Diego County, commemorated this day.
 
34 Georgian Jews, Including From The War-Torn City Gori, Immigrate To Israel August 12, 2008 – The Jewish Agency Anticipates Another 100 Olim From Georgia!

The Jewish Agency for Israel brought 34 Georgian Jews to Israel on August 12, including several from the war-torn city of Gori.

Jewish Agency Chairman Zeev Bielski told the Knesset's Immigration and Absorption Committee on August 13, that another 100 Jews from Georgia are anticipated to make aliyah.

Jewish Agency Aliyah Department Director Eli Cohen greeted new immigrants August 12, at
Ben Gurion airport.
Credit: Brian Hendler/Jewish Agency for Israel


Jewish Agency Aliyah Department Director Eli Cohen greeted new immigrants August 12, at Ben Gurion airport. "The current operation is unprecedented in its speed," he said. "In 72 hours we evacuated Jews under fire, helped them to obtain visas to leave Georgia, verified their eligibility to immigrate to Israel under the Law of Return, and got them on a plane to Israel."

CLICK HERE to view photos and learn of the hardships faced by the new Georgian immigrants now in Israel.

CLICK HERE to read the JDC statement of August 14, 2008.

CLICK HERE to read the statements issued from JAFI, JDC and NCSJ on August 13, 2008.

The swiftness of this rescue operation was possible due to your support of UJF. The collective of Federation and its overseas partners, enabled the successful evacuation of Georgian Jews and their deliverance to Israel.

CLICK HERE now to make a pledge to the 2009 Annual Campaign and show your commitment to our Jewish family in this time of need.

 
UJC Opens Emergency Mailbox For War-Torn Republic Of Georgia/South Ossetia!

August 12, 2008

United Jewish Communities/the Federations of North America opened an emergency mailbox today for Jews and the general population in the Democratic Republic of Georgia/South Ossetia, which has been engulfed in a military conflict since last week.

As part of the relief effort, UJC convened federation executives today to brief them on the situation and the UJC/Federation response. UJC's principal overseas partner agencies, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) and the Jewish Agency for Israel (JAFI), both of which maintain services in the region, have already begun assisting the local Jewish community, which is estimated at 7,000-12,000 people. Click here to read about Federation’s accomplishments.