2019 IMPACT REPORT BECAUSE OF you Dear Friends, As you read through the pages of our 2019 Impact Report, we hope you will feel proud of what you make possible. This year, we generated more than $6 million through all of our fundraising efforts and activities. It was a busy, fulfilling, and incredible year — thank you! With your support, the Jewish Federation accomplishes three things. We care for in need everywhere, build Jewish community and strengthen Jewish identity, and connect San Diego to .

Through our work caring for Jews in need everywhere, you make it possible for the Community Chaplaincy program to provide support to members of our Jewish community in times of acute crisis. You support critical services for thousands of vulnerable Jews around the world, including Holocaust Survivors, isolated Israeli seniors, as well as Israelis living under constant threat. You are a lifeline to Jews in need!

Through our efforts building Jewish community and strengthening Jewish identity, you support the Jewish journeys of thousands of Jewish families, teens, and young professionals through programs like PJ Library, young professional networking events, Jewish camp scholarships, and our Jewish Teen Initiative.

Through our programs connecting San Diego with Israel, you unite thousands of San Diegans to Israel with programs like Birthright Israel, Masa long-term Israel experiences, teen Israel travel scholarships, and gatherings that reach thousands of San Diegans like Celebrate Israelfest and our Yom HaZikaron commemoration. The stories in our Impact Report illustrate the real difference your support makes. As a partner with the Jewish Federation, you are able to touch more Jewish lives than any other Jewish organization. Thank you for making this all possible. Thank you for your generosity. You are the reason for our community’s strength!

David Bramzon, Board Chair Michael Jeser, President & CEO Why The Jewish Federation touches more Jewish lives than any Federation other organization on the planet. Being part of Federation means being part of a global network — part of a PEOPLE — that makes it possible to provide lifesaving humanitarian relief and sustain Jewish community for generations to come in San Diego and around the world. Our extensive network and expertise allows us to mobilize instantaneously in times of crisis in ways no other organization can. No matter where your passions lie or where you are on your own Jewish journey, YOU can make an impact through the Jewish Federation. “Being alone, 83, and with Caring for Jews Care so many health in Need Everywhere problems, Meet Tony. I feel you next Tony Schwartz is a Holocaust Survivor. She lives alone with ederation is dedicated to caring for all Jews in need to me.” a myriad of physical ailments. wherever they are — the sick, the vulnerable, the displaced, F As her health grew more and the grieving. challenging, so too did the San Diego Holocaust Survivor Coalition: San Diego is home condition of her home. With limited resources at her disposal, to more than 500 Holocaust Survivors. Many are outliving their she became increasingly anxious resources and are at risk for poor physical and mental health, about the future and how depression, and social isolation. They face challenges that can she would choose between trigger haunting memories of traumatic experiences. After repairing the hole in her roof enduring one of the darkest periods in human history, we want to and purchasing another tank of ensure Survivors like Tony live comfortably. oxygen so she could breathe.

With YOU and the San Diego Holocaust Survivor Coalition (HSC) Thankfully, because of the new beside her, Tony will never be alone. Led by the Jewish Federation, San Diego Holocaust Survivor in partnership with the Jewish Community Foundation and Coalition, Tony received the Jewish Family Service, HSC mobilizes the entire community to funding she needed to make her ensure EVERY Survivor in San Diego County lives the remaining home a safe place. years of their lives with the dignity they deserve.

Together, we are working to mobilize community resources; to activate volunteers and key service providers to address emerging needs; to elevate the level of care and connection; and to honor the legacies and memories of San Diego’s Holocaust Survivors. How We Care

American Jewish Joint Distribution Community Social Worker: The Jewish Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA): Committee (JDC): JDC is one of Community Resource Navigator organizes JCPA is the national hub for hundreds of Federation’s overseas partners whose visits to the homes of Jewish seniors and Jewish agencies. Its mandate is to advance the mission is to alleviate hunger and connects them to vital services, allowing them interests of the Jewish people; support Israel’s hardship, rescue Jews in danger, create to age independently. This program is fueled quest for peace and security; promote a just lasting connections to Jewish life, and by our partnership with Jewish Family Service, American society; and advocate for human provide immediate relief for victims of Temple Emanu‑El, and Tifereth Israel Synagogue. rights around the world. natural and man-made disasters across the globe. Loneliness Program for Seniors: Through our Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California partnership with Sha’ar HaNegev in Israel, (JPAC): JPAC is the largest single-state Beit-Melacha Nest: This program creates this Federation program supports isolated coalition of Jewish organizations in the a safe zone for elementary and middle seniors by providing accessible socialization nation whose mission is to advocate for school-age children in Sha’ar HaNegev, opportunities. issues and legislation that impact California’s our partnership region in Israel, who deal Jewish community. with continued post-trauma symptoms. These students express their distress through art and personal conversations with professional mentors. Because of You: Chaplaincy: The Jewish Community • We have innovated and leveraged new resources in both Chaplain ensures no Jew is alone in times San Diego and Sha’ar HaNegev to support more than 230 of need. He responds to the acute needs isolated seniors of Jews in San Diego County who are ill, approaching the end of their lives, or • Through our partnership with JDC, 69 Hesed Relief Centers experiencing life crises, including those in the Former provided critical lifesaving aid in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and prisons. to nearly 90,000 elderly Jews • Our Community Chaplain facilitated 41 funerals, memorial services or unveilings; provided 46 consultations to local hospitals and agencies; and oversaw 228 visits by hospital volunteers Meet Elsa.

Like many others, the foundation my parents still playing the roles of for my Jewish identity was built on my managers (rather than as the Build Hebrew school, Shabbat services, consultants they are now), I still and the unforgettable adventures wasn’t completely guided by my Building and memories made at Camp own intuition. These two things Mountain Chai. This groundwork combined — an identity crisis and grew all the way from kindergarten the struggle for independence — Jewish Community until 7th grade. The exhilarating made for a confusing experience rush of standing on the Bimah through the early periods of & Strengthening and reading the Torah during my young adulthood. Bat Mitzvah was the next step That is, until the San Diego Jewish Jewish Identity towards growing and transforming Teen Initiative (JTI) stepped in. my Jewish identity — or so I thought. ederation focuses on the next Through the JTI’s Peer Leaders Fellowship, I became a community F generation of Jews by investing in Once I achieved this milestone, I saw myself disappear from most connector for others who are experiences that foster a sense of pride of the community’s programs and disengaged from the community and connection. activities. I began to prioritize other as I once was. Not only have I fulfilled a sense of commitment With our community partners, we aspects of my life like softball and increasingly difficult schoolwork, and passion for Judaism, I also concentrate on critical stages in while neglecting the major received the incredible opportunity Jewish life and develop new pathways commitment I had just made to to travel to Israel on a 10-day of engagement for teens, young my Jewish community. Struggling service-learning trip that helped me professionals, and young families. to find balance, Judaism fell to the forge an even deeper connection bottom of my priority list and my with my Jewish peers and with Bat Mitzvah felt like the end of my my community. My ability to “I fulfilled a sense of Jewish journey. rediscover my Jewish identity was made possible by your support of commitment and passion This period was also teeming with Federation, and for that, thank you for Judaism.” questions about my identity. With a thousand times over. How We Build & Strengthen PROGRAMS FOR Teens Family Camp: Family Camp is an opportunity LEADS: A new pilot program, LEADS My Israel Journey: Federation provided Jewish Teen Initiative: In partnership with for families to participate in a powerful (Leadership, Engagement, and Development travel stipends to 114 local Jewish the Lawrence Family Jewish Community weekend of connection, community, and Series) is an engagement experience for young teens traveling on a peer trip to Israel. Center, our community-wide approach to fun at Camp Mountain Chai. Campers are professionals that exposes participants to Synagogues, day schools, and other elevating teen connections to Jewish life has fully immersed in the camp experience and different aspects of Jewish life and leadership organizations benefit from this program, identified more than 4,000 Jewish teens in participate in sports actives, archery, tie dye, development in a small group setting. which makes travel to Israel more San Diego; built 30 community partnerships Shabbat, and a talent show. Federation is affordable. with local organizations, synagogues, and day proud to work with partners throughout the Masa Israel Journey (MASA): MASA is schools; provided professional development community to make this incredible experience the leader in immersive international National Young Leadership Cabinet: for 27 teen educators; and offers unique affordable and accessible for all. experiences in Israel for young adults, offering This premier national leadership program grant opportunities to allow for innovation, opportunities such as study abroad, internship, brings together 30- to 45-year-olds who activities, scholarships, internships, and more. Jewish Summer Camp: Federation believes in and service learning. are deeply committed to building a strong, the power of Jewish summer camp to shape vibrant future for the Jewish people. Motiv: A volunteer service platform incubated a child’s Jewish identity. Through scholarships The Men’s Event and Options: These are the San Diego has 10 active members. by the Jewish Teen Initiative, Motiv activates and grants, we made camp a reality for 225 largest gatherings of Jewish men and women Jewish teens to express their core Jewish families throughout San Diego. in San Diego. Both events are an opportunity Yom HaShoah: This is our community-wide values through volunteer service and for more than 1,600 attendees to connect to, gathering to remember those who lost leadership. This platform currently engages learn about, and support our community. their lives during the Holocaust, to honor more than 2,000 high school students in year- those who are still among us, and to hear round volunteer service. their stories so future generations will never forget. Peer Leaders Fellowship: This leadership Because of You: opportunity empowers and trains teens Yom HaZikaron: More than 700 community • 744 young San Diegans traveled to Israel through to develop meaningful relationships with members attended this annual community- their friends and to connect them to Jewish My Israel Journey, Birthright, and the Jewish Teen wide commemoration honoring fallen Israeli experiences based on their interests. This Initiative soldiers and victims of terror. year, 26 fellows connected with 450 of their • 185 families became more involved and met other friends on a monthly basis. Young Families: In partnership with the families through our Community Connectors program Lawrence Family Jewish Community SDJewishTeens.org: This new online resource • 30,000 PJ Library books were distributed to Jewish Center, Federation funds a variety of unique helps teens and their families navigate Jewish opportunities for young families to connect families throughout San Diego experiences, internship opportunities, and chart Jewishly, including programs like Shalom their path to college. The platform also connects • 234 community members participated in Family Camp Baby, Little Mensches, and PJ Library. parents to book groups and opportunities to support their teen’s mental health. Meet the Feder Family. Connect Terrorism can occur at any time, but in our partnership region in southern Israel, Connecting it is a daily threat. This past May, Moshe Feder was on his way to work when the San Diego to Israel car he was driving was struck by an anti- tank missile near the Gaza border. He was hat does it mean to be a part of the evacuated to the Barzilai Medical Center WJewish people? Federation connects where he succumbed to his injuries, leaving behind his partner, Iris, and community members to our heritage, children, Amit and Nimrod. historic and modern Israel, and to fellow Jews around the world. Because of you, Federation and our Moshe Feder with his two children, partners from the Jewish Agency for Nimrod and Amit. Sha’ar HaNegev Partnership: For two Israel were able to offer immediate decades, Federation has supported trauma support and financial assistance to economic development and cultural Moshe’s family through the Fund for the exchanges, and has provided more than Victims of Terror. Federation Board Chair, $13 million for social service programs and David Bramzon, who was in Israel during the attack, hand delivered the check as services in this region of southern Israel that a show of our deep connection to Israel. is under constant threat from Gaza rockets. We cannot erase the trauma of terrorism. But through your support, you empower victims of terror to restore order and joy to their lives. You keep Israelis strong in the face of fear and demonstrate our ongoing belief in Klal Yisrael. How We Connect “We were so excited to come to San Diego as part of the ShinShinim program! American Jewish Joint Distribution ShinShinim Program: A “ShinShin” is an Thank you to everyone who made it possible.” Committee (JDC): JDC is devoted to Jewish 18-year-old Israeli who defers army service for renewal. Today, Jewish life is thriving in areas one year to volunteer in Jewish communities of the world that were nearly decimated. around the world. The goal is to build personal Through summer camps, leadership training relationships with the local community, and programs, and volunteerism, generations of to educate people of all ages about Israel and Jews, many of whom are discovering their Israeli culture. Jewish heritage, are living Jewish lives openly and proudly. SouthUp Incubator: This partnership between community and business leaders Celebrate Israelfest: This is the largest from San Diego and Sha’ar HaNegev helps to community gathering that celebrates Israel’s create a larger entrepreneurial climate and independence and draws more than 3,000 ecosystem in the region, makes Sha’ar HaNegev people and 40+ Jewish organizations. a recognized startup community, and promotes economic growth within the region. Israel Action Network (IAN): A strategic initiative of the Jewish Federations of North World ORT: World ORT is the largest Jewish America, IAN was created to counter assaults education and vocational training non- made on Israel’s legitimacy. governmental organization in the world that educates more than 300,000 students a year. (JAFI): One of our overseas partners, JAFI’s mission is to ensure that every Jewish person feels an unbreakable bond and responsibility to one another and to Because of You: Israel. From founding and building the State • During their year of service in of Israel to planting the seeds of friendship San Diego, our ShinShinim had between Jewish communities separated by distance, JAFI has been securing a vibrant personal interactions with more than Jewish future for generations to come. 2,000 individuals, creating a cultural bridge between our communities, March of the Living: This educational program brings individuals from around the world to and building meaningful and and Israel to examine the roots of enduring relationships prejudice, intolerance, and hatred. Who We Support Financials Alexander Muss High School Friendship Circle Ohr Shalom Synagogue American Jewish Joint Habonim Dror Camp Gilboa One Happy Camper Building Jewish Community Distribution Committee Havaya Arts OneTable 29% and Strengthening Jewish Identity Anti-Defamation League Hillel of San Diego PJ Library Bais Chana Women International Israeli American Council Ramah Israel BBYO JCC Camp Chi San Diego Jewish Academy Beit Chana Tzrat Seminary Connecting San Diego to Israel Jewish Agency for Israel San Diego Jewish Collaborative 28% Beth Jacob Congregation Jewish Community Foundation Social Yesheva High School Birthright Israel Foundation Jewish Council for Public Affairs Seacrest Village B’nai Tikvah Jewish Family Service Sha’ar HaNegev Brandeis University Jewish Federation Los Angeles Shabbat San Diego 27% Caring for Jews in Need Everywhere Camp Alonim (Emergency Relief) Shevet Galim (Israeli Scouts) Camp Dora Golding Jewish Federations of Soille San Diego Camp Eden Village West North America Hebrew Day School Camp Gan Israel Jewish Federation of Greater SouthUp 10% Fundraising Camp Gesher Pittsburgh (Tree of Life) StandWithUs Camp JCA Shalom Jewish Gift Closet Tarbuton Camp Mountain Chai Jewish Public Affairs Committee Tel Aviv University Camp Newman Jewish Student Unions/NCSY Temple Adat Shalom Administration Camp Ramah JTeen Temple Emanu-El 6% Camp Ramah Outdoors Kavod Elementary School Temple Etz Rimon Camp Tawonga Kaye Academic College Temple Solel ■ Building & Strengthening...... $1,889,869 Camp YTT Ken Jewish Community Tifereth Israel Synagogue ■ Connecting...... $1,864,535 Chabad of Poway Keshet Torah High School ■ Caring...... $1,791,226 Community Jewish High Lawrence Family Jewish United Synagogue Youth Congregation Beth Am Community Center Union for Reform Judaism Camps ■ Fundraising ...... $660,194 Congregation Beth El Wilshire Boulevard Temple Camps ■ Administration...... $396,116 Congregation Beth Israel March of the Living World ORT Congregation Dor Hadash Merkos L’Inyonei Chinuch Yachad Camp Friends of Chabad Tzfas Moishe House Yeshivat Ashreinu Total $6,601,940 Friends of Yemin Orde Neve Yerushalayim SaveTHE Dates The Men’s Event DECEMBER 8, 2019

Options FEBRUARY 2, 2020

Yom HaShoah APRIL 19, 2020

Family Camp APRIL 24-26, 2020

Yom HaZikaron APRIL 27, 2020

Celebrate Israelfest MAY 17, 2020 Legacy Donors

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