2007
April 2007
Thursday 12 April 2007
Thu 12 Apr, 6 pm. Join the networking cluster for a happy hour with the Jewish American Chamber of Commerce (JACC). The evening will focus on how to market yourself in San Diego. Cost is $15 prepaid. Space is limited. RSVP to alyssag. 4950 Murphy Canyon Road, San Diego, 92123. (858) 571-3444. Jewish Federation of San Diego County - [email][events]
Thu 12 Apr, 7 pm. Jewish Family Service – Turk Family Center (8804 Balboa Ave, San Diego) Join us as we install our incoming Officers and Board members, and honor our outgoing Board members, Volunteers, and Staff. Jewish Family Service will present the Charles Zibbell Board Leadership Award to Felicia Mandelbaum, the Henrietta Rubenstein Staff Development Award to Ros Goldstein, LCSW, and the Jack Stern Volunteer Recognition Award (to be announced at the event). Dessert reception to follow. Please RSVP by Monday, April 9th to (858) 637-3340 or via e-mail jfs. 4950 Murphy Canyon Road, San Diego, 92123. (858) 571-3444. Jewish Federation of San Diego County - [email][events]
Friday 13 April 2007
Fri 13 Apr. On the weekend of April 13th Camp Mountain Chai plans a Big Boys (men ages 30-100) Weekend Getaway at the camp in the beautiful San Bernardino National Forest. The weekend will give you an opportunity to exercise your body and mind with great camp activities, socializing and a heavy diet of interesting and relevant seminars and discussions. For more information contact Camp Mountain Chai at 858-535-1995. 4950 Murphy Canyon Road, San Diego, 92123. (858) 571-3444. Jewish Federation of San Diego County - [email][events]
Saturday 14 April 2007
Sat 14 Apr, 2-4 pm. Hakesher Ha Israeli is a brand new full color – all Hebrew – magazine featuring columns and articles by and for Israelis and other Hebrew readers in the community. This is what you’ve been waiting for. Click here to subscribe and receive your FREE subscription. CISD Volunteer Kick Off Meeting – Save the Date, April 14 – 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. As of January 2007, we have a newly elected board that is active and energetic, but we’d love your help. Please contact us if you would like to volunteer your time or ideas to this effort. 4950 Murphy Canyon Road, San Diego, 92123. (858) 571-3444. Jewish Federation of San Diego County - [email][events]
Sunday 15 April 2007
Sun 15 Apr, 1:30-3 pm. How are they Linked? Sunday, April 15, 2007 from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla. Let us join together as a community as we remember the lives of those lost during the Holocaust while honoring those who survived. A military color guard, reminiscent of camp liberation, will open the program and will be followed by a candle lighting and prayer service. Keynote Speaker: Gilad Millo, Consul for Media & Public Affairs, Consulate General of Israel. For additional information contact Tina Friedman, JCRC Director, tinaf. 4950 Murphy Canyon Road, San Diego, 92123. (858) 571-3444. Jewish Federation of San Diego County - [email][events]
Sun 15 Apr, 1:30-3 pm. A program for teens preparing for their Bar/Bat Mitzvahs Ever wonder what is was like to be a young Jew living in Eastern Europe during the Holocaust? Curious about what life is like in 21st Century Poland? Here is your chance to ask these and other questions to youth who visited Poland on teen trips, to an adult who accompanied them and to a Holocaust survivor. Sunday, April 15, 2007 from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center. Astor Judaica Library, 2nd floor. For more information contact Tina Friedman, JCRC Director, tinaf. 4950 Murphy Canyon Road, San Diego, 92123. (858) 571-3444. Jewish Federation of San Diego County - [email][events]
Monday 16 April 2007
Mon 16 Apr, 7 pm. Monday, April 16, 7:00 p.m. Grossmont Hospital Library, 9001 Wakarusa Street, La Mesa. Participating organizations: Exceptional Family Resource Center, San Diego Regional Center, and the California Association of Resource Specialist and Teachers. Each organization will present information about their scope of service and their work with special needs children and their families. 4950 Murphy Canyon Road, San Diego, 92123. (858) 571-3444. Jewish Federation of San Diego County - [email][events]
Tuesday 17 April 2007
Tue 17 Apr, 7 pm. We seek committed Israel supporters from all religious/political backgrounds to join us April 17th at 7p.m. . We are launching dynamic programming, including a speaker training program and a Media Initiative Team to counter dangerous anti-Israel propaganda. Call (888) 650-5894. www. 4950 Murphy Canyon Road, San Diego, 92123. (858) 571-3444. Jewish Federation of San Diego County - [email][events]
Thursday 19 April 2007
Thu 19 Apr. April 19, 26 & May 3, 10, 2007 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. Workshops focus on topics related to international adoption and preparing for parenting an adopted child. The classes will be held weekly and the program will be provided every other month throughout 2007. Workshops are open to the entire community. Individual Sessions are $25 and all four sessions are $100/individual; $150/couple. To register or for more Information, please contact Michelle Greenberg, Adoption Alliance Program Coordinator, at (858) 637-3060 or register online: www. 4950 Murphy Canyon Road, San Diego, 92123. (858) 571-3444. Jewish Federation of San Diego County - [email][events]
Thu 19 Apr, 6:30 pm. Join other 3Sixty donors to hear the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra; a group who has built a reputation as one of the world’s top orchestras. Enjoy a private hors d'oeuvres reception, followed by an outstanding musical performance of Brahms and Berlioz, featuring special guest Conductor Paavo Jarvi and violinist, Leonidas Kavakos. The event is free to all YAD donors who make at least a $360 minimum gift to the 2007 UJF Annual Campaign. Visit www. to reserve your ticket today. Chairs: Marc Channick & Penina Goodman. 4950 Murphy Canyon Road, San Diego, 92123. (858) 571-3444. Jewish Federation of San Diego County - [email][events]
Sunday 22 April 2007
Sun 22 Apr, 7 pm. Yom HaZikaron, sponsored by the UJF Israel Center, is a memorial for soldiers who have lost their lives for the land of Israel, and for victims of terrorist attacks. The 2007 memorial will be held at Congregation Beth Israel. The community-wide program attracts an audience of 500-600 people, and will be held on April 22, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. For more information, please call (858) 571-3444 or via e-mail israelcenter. 4950 Murphy Canyon Road, San Diego, 92123. (858) 571-3444. Jewish Federation of San Diego County - [email][events]
Wednesday 25 April 2007
Wed 25 Apr, 6 pm. Spend a couple of hours enjoying free pizza and beer and more, while raising money to help feed the hungry, provide services for victims of terror, and shelter for the homeless. Join YAD at the UJF office as we reach out to other young Jewish professionals in San Diego for much needed funds to be distributed throughout San Diego, Israel, and the world. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to purchase your ticket for the ONE event (May 19th) at a discounted price. RSVP to Dana at danal. 4950 Murphy Canyon Road, San Diego, 92123. (858) 571-3444. Jewish Federation of San Diego County - [email][events]
Sunday 29 April 2007
Sun 29 Apr. Friendship Circle participants and their families will be joining San Diego City’s Therapeutic Recreation Services for “Pedal to the Park” on Sunday April 29. We will begin “pedaling” at 10 AM from the War Memorial Bldg. in Balboa Park to Petco Park to watch the Padres vs. Dodgers Game. Cyclists with disabilities will be supported with all equipment and personnel support needed, including experienced tandem captain and ride group leaders. Please bring a picnic lunch. Tickets are $30. Anyone, 9 years old and up is welcome to attend. This is by reservation only. Please contact the Friendship Circle at elisheva or the Therapeutic Recreation Services at www. 4950 Murphy Canyon Road, San Diego, 92123. (858) 571-3444. Jewish Federation of San Diego County - [email][events]
Sun 29 Apr. Join us at the UJF’s Israel Center’s Annual Yom Ha’atzmaut Festival, which brings thousands of people from the San Diego Jewish community together for a day of celebration. This year’s program will be held on the lawn at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center, Sunday, April 29, from 11:30am to 4:30pm. This is a special time to commemorate Israel’s independence while enjoying fabulous music and entertainment, delicious food, Israeli and Judaic art, and games for children including a bounce house, climbing wall, llama rides, clowns, and more. For more information, contact Heather Frank, at heatherf or (858) 571-3444. 4950 Murphy Canyon Road, San Diego, 92123. (858) 571-3444. Jewish Federation of San Diego County - [email][events]