2024-2025 Official Jewish Directory of Southern California
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753 SQ. FT. – 1,454 SQ. FT. NO ENTRANCE FEE STARTING AT $8,185/MONTH
Our midcentury-inspired patio homes offer a fresh view of senior living. Spacious open plan layouts and outdoor patios create inviting gathering spaces. Large windows connect you to the natural beauty that surrounds you, including a parklike 35-acre campus overlooking Mission Bay. Schedule a visit and explore your options for a more expansive lifestyle.
Strengthening San Diego’s Jewish Community
Find comfort in the embrace of our compassionate community and connect to services and support that can help you move forward and thrive.
• Basic Needs Assistance and Resources
• Housing Resource Navigation
• Mental Health Navigation and Coping Strategies
• Resource and Care Coordination For Holocaust Survivors
• Financial Assistance
Your dignity is important to us. All information is confidential. Services also available in Hebrew and Russian.
• Spiritual Support with Rabbi Susan Freeman If you or someone you know needs support, contact us at (858) 637-3018. www.CenterForJewishCare.org
Scripps Clinic OB/GYN
DINA FAINMAN, MD
Dr. Fainman specializes in general obstetrics and gynecology, birth control options, pregnancy care and childbirth, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, and hormone replacement therapy and menopause. She speaks English, Spanish and Hebrew.
Scripps Clinic, Encinitas
310 Santa Fe Drive, Suite 204 Encinitas, CA 92024
Call 760-633-7245 to schedule an appointment or visit Scripps.org for more information.
PUBLISHERS
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EDITOR Susan Edelstein
CO-EDITOR Makayla Hoppe
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Welcome to the 2024-2025 Jewish 411
Our annual compendium of Southern California businesses, organizations, arts venues, synagogues, restaurants, delis, caterers and bakeries, family services, senior services, summer camps and day schools is here The 411 directory covers Orange County, San Diego County, Palm Springs and the surrounding desert communities Instead of having to use and peruse multiple sources for goods, services or activities in your area, our 411 directory puts it all at your fingertips
Southern California is home to a lively, flourishing community of Jewish concerns looking forward to your patronage and involvement . The 411 is color-coded to help you find the region of your choice, and the advertisers index at the back helps you quickly find the business or service you are looking for . Take the time to flip through the 411, you might find some wonderful places or events you’d like to check out this summer and throughout the year . The 411 also includes feature articles representative of each of the three regions covered in this booklet
To keep up with ongoing Jewish stories, events, groups and people throughout the year, you can subscribe to the San Diego Jewish Journal at sdjewishjournal .com, or Orange County JLife at ocjlife .com .
The 411 puts everything you might need in one place, so keep it handy throughout the year .
Shalom, Mark Edelstein, Publisher
Dr Mark Moss, Publisher
Susan Edelstein, Editor
Makayla Hoppe, Co-Editor
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ARTS VENUES
From San Diego to Orange County and out to the Desert Communities
ORANGE COUNTY
Cabrillo Playhouse 202 Avenida Cabrillo San Clemente, CA 92672 (949) 492-0465 cabrilloplayhouse.org
Camino Real Playhouse 31776 El Camino Real San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 (949) 489-8082 caminorealplayhouse.org
Chance Theater 5522 E . La Palma Ave . Anaheim, CA 92807 (888) 455-4212 chancetheater.com
Claire Trevor School of Arts at UC Irvine 4000 Mesa Rd Irvine, CA 92697 (949) 824-2787 • arts.uci.edu
Costa Mesa Civic Playhouse 661 Hamilton St Costa Mesa, CA 92627 (949) 650-5269 costamesaplayhouse.com
Curtis Theatre 1 Civic Center Cir . Brea, CA 92821 (714) 990-7722 curtistheatre.com
PHOTO BY
La Jolla Playhouse’s The Ballad of Johnny and June.
Irvine Barclay Theatre and Cheng Hall 4242 Campus Dr Irvine, CA 92612 (949) 854-4646 thebarclay.org
Laguna Playhouse
606 Laguna Canyon Rd . Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (949) 497-2787 lagunaplayhouse.com
The Muckenthaler Cultural Center 1201 W . Malvern Ave . Fullerton, CA 92833 (714) 738-6595 themuck.org
Musical Theatre Village 36 Mauchly Ste C Irvine, CA 92618 (949) 753-1996 musicaltheatrevillage.net
Newport Theatre Arts Center 2501 Cliff Dr Newport Beach, CA 92663 (949) 631-0288 ntaconline.com
Rose Center Theater 14140 All American Way Westminster, CA 92683 (714) 793-1150 ext . 1 rosecentertheater.com
Segerstrom Center for the Arts 600 Town Center Dr Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (714) 556-2787 • scfta.org
South Coast Repertory 655 Town Center Dr Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (714) 708-5555 • scr.org
PALM SPRINGS
Annenberg Theater at the Palm Springs Art Museum 101 N . Museum Dr . Palm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 325-4490 psmuseum.org/annenberg-theater
Coachella Valley Repertory 68510 E Palm Canyon Dr Cathedral City, CA 92234 (760) 296-2966, ext 0 cvrep.org
Indian Wells Theater at Cal State San Bernardino, Palm Desert Campus 37500 Cook St Palm Desert, CA 92211 (760) 341-2883 csusb.edu/pdc/indian-wells-theaterupcoming-events
McCallum Theatre for the Performing Arts
73000 Fred Waring Dr . Palm Desert, CA 92260 (760) 340-2787 mccallumtheatre.com
Palm Canyon Theatre 538 N . Palm Canyon Dr . Palm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 323-5123 palmcanyontheatre.net
SAN DIEGO
ArtPower through UCSD 9500 Gilman Dr La Jolla, CA 92093 (858) 534-1430 • artpower.ucsd.edu
Balboa Theatre 868 Fourth Ave . San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 615-4000 •sandiegotheatres.org
Belly Up Tavern
143 S Cedros Ave Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 481-8140 • bellyup.com
BROADWAY SAN DIEGO (619) 564-3000
BROADWAYSD COM
CIVIC THEATRE VENUE: 1100 THIRD AVE • SAN DIEGO
BALBOA THEATRE VENUE: 868 FOURTH AVE • SAN DIEGO
PERFORMING ARTS
California Center for the Arts, Escondido
340 N Escondido Blvd Escondido, CA 92025 (800) 988-4253 • artcenter.org
City Ballet
941 Garnet Ave . San Diego, CA 92109 (858) 272-8663 • cityballet.org
Civic Theatre
1100 Third Ave San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 615-4000 sandiegotheatres.org
Coronado Playhouse
1835 Strand Way Coronado, CA 92118 (619) 435-4856 coronadoplayhouse.org
Cygnet Theatre at the Old Town Theatre 4040 Twiggs St . San Diego, CA 92110 (619) 337-1525 • cygnettheatre.com
Diversionary Theatre
4545 Park Blvd Ste 101 San Diego, CA 92116 (619) 220-0097 • diversionary.org
Humphreys Concerts by the Bay 2241 Shelter Island Dr San Diego, CA 92106 humphreysconcerts.com
J*Company
at the Lawrence Family JCC 4126 Executive Dr . La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 362-1155 lfjcc.org/cjc/jco_youth_theatre.aspx
LA JOLLA PLAYHOUSE
2910 LA JOLLA VILLAGE DR
LA JOLLA, CA 92037 (858) 550-1010
LAJOLLAPLAYHOUSE .ORG
LAMB’S PLAYERS THEATRE
1142 ORANGE AVE
CORONADO, CA 92118 (619) 437-6000 LAMBSPLAYERS ORG
Malashock Dance 2650 Truxtun Rd #104 San Diego, CA 92106 (619) 260-1622 malashockdance.org
Moonlight Stage Productions at the Moonlight Amphitheatre 1250 Vale Terrace Dr Vista, CA 92084 (760) 724-2110 moonlightstage.com
AVO Playhouse 303 Main St Vista, CA 92084 (760) 724-2110 moonlightstage.com
MOXIE Theatre 6663 El Cajon Blvd . Ste . N . San Diego CA 92115 (858) 598-7620 moxietheatre.com
New Village Arts 2787 State St Carlsbad, CA 92008 (760) 433-3245 newvillagearts.org
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NORTH COAST
REPERTORY THEATRE
987 LOMAS SANTA FE DR STE D SOLANA BEACH, CA 92075 (858) 481-1055
NORTHCOASTREP .ORG
The Observatory North Park 2891 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92104 (619) 239-8836 observatorysd.com
The Roustabouts Theatre Co. (619) 568-5800 theroustabouts.org
San Diego Civic Youth Ballet 1650 El Prado Ste 209 San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 233-3060 sdcyb.org
San Diego Dance Theater 2650 Truxtun Rd . #108 San Diego, CA 92106 (619) 225-1803 sandiegodancetheater.org
San Diego Junior Theatre 1650 El Prado #208 Casa Del Prado, Balboa Park San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 239-8355 juniortheatre.com
PERFORMING ARTS
San Diego Musical Theatre 4650 Mercury St San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 560-5740 • sdmt.org
San Diego Opera (619) 533-7000 sdopera.org
CIVIC THEATRE VENUE: 1100 Third Ave • San Diego
BALBOA THEATRE VENUE: 868 Fourth Ave • San Diego
Jacobs Music Center at San Diego Symphony 750 B St San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 235-0804 sandiegosymphony.org/the-jacobs
Copley Symphony Hall 750 B St . San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 235-0804 sandiegosymphony.org
San Diego Youth Symphony and Conservatory 1650 El Prado #207A San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 233-3232 • sdys.org
Spreckels Theatre 121 Broadway #600 San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 235-9500
Spreckels Organ Society at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park 2125 Pan American Rd . E . San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 702-8138 spreckelsorgan.org
Welk Theatre San Diego 8860 Lawrence Welk Dr . Escondido, CA 92026 (888) 802-7469 tickets.thewelksandiego.com
Orange County
Together...to Life!
While it may be difficult for some folks to think about moving to a senior living community, there are many benefits to start making that decision
A Social Life
Participating in shared activities and engaging with their peers socially are the main reasons seniors choose to move to Heritage Pointe Every day, our event calendar is full This gives seniors lots of opportunities to stay active and socialize within the community Research has shown that socializing with friends improves your health, including physical and emotional wellness At Heritage Pointe, a team of activities staff plan each week full of diverse and entertaining programs . Best of all, we encourage residents to participate and even lead new ideas for activities .
Nutritional Dining
Excellent and delicious nutrition should be a part of every senior’s daily experience Heritage Pointe offers a rotating menu filled with dishes that are flavorful and nutritious Residents enjoy three Kosher meals a day in the main dining room, where wait staff offer daily specials, personalized service and restaurant-style dining
Transportation Services
On-site Fitness and Physical Therapy
A senior’s mobility is often linked to their physical and emotional well-being . Heritage Pointe offers multiple daily fitness classes, led by accredited personal trainers, group walks, a personalized fitness plan and scheduled assistance if requested . There is also a physical therapist on site if needed, and the renovated senior-friendly fitness center promotes a healthy lifestyle for all residents .
Heritage Pointe has a weekly transportation schedule, as well as a fleet of bus/van/car options for residents . Trips to doctor offices, banks, the mall, the drugstore and more are available every week for free . Volunteers are also available to help seniors navigate medical buildings to get your loved ones where they need to go . Weekly outings to restaurants, concerts and events add to the social atmosphere of a lively senior community .
Retirement and Inflation
The cost of goods and services to maintain a senior’s home and healthy lifestyle continues to climb . Now, more than ever, it is important to secure a safe and comfortable home for a senior to age in place . Many seniors live in too-large homes with stairs, steps, thick rugs, or other potential fall risks . The best time for seniors to decide where to live is when the decision is their choice and at their timing . Heritage Pointe is a rental community, so there is no costly buy-in like other communities The monthly rent includes all utilities, phone, cable, transportation, Wi-Fi, emergency alert system, weekly housekeeping and linen services and three kosher meals served daily
If you want more information on talking with your loved ones about moving to a Jewish senior living community, visit www .HeritagePointe .org or call Shelly Malmon, Director of Marketing & Admissions at (949) 276-6227
ORANGE COUNTY ORGANIZATIONS
Orange County
Jewish Organizations
AFMDA
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID ADOM, WESTERN REGION 6505 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 650 LOS ANGELES, CA 90048 (800) 323-2371 • AFMDA ORG
American Associates of Ben-Gurion University, Southwest Region 9911 W . Pico Blvd . #710 Los Angeles, CA 90035 (310) 552-3300 americansforbgu.org
American Friends of Tel Aviv University, Western Region 11766 Wilshire Blvd #1110 Los Angeles, CA 90025 (310) 553-5232 aftau.org
AMIT
1122 South Robertson Blvd #9 Los Angeles, CA 90035 amitchildren.org
Anti-Defamation League
1201 Dove St . Ste . 390 Newport Beach, CA, 92660 (949) 679-3737 orangecounty.adl.org
Consulate General of Israel, Los Angeles 11766 Wilshire Blvd . Ste . 1600 Los Angeles, CA 90025 (323) 852-5500 • embassies.gov.il/la
Friendship Circle 2240 University Dr Newport Beach, CA 92660 (949) 721-9800 • friendshipoc.org
Hadassah Southern California 455 S . Robertson Blvd . Beverly Hills, CA 90211 (310) 276-0036 hadassah.org/southerncalifornia
Hillel Foundation of Orange County 1 Federation Way #205 Irvine, CA 92603 (949) 435-3444 • ochillel.org
Jewish Community Foundation of Orange County 1 Federation Way #230 Irvine, CA 92603 (949) 435-3490 • jcfoc.org
Jewish Federation and Family Services, Orange County 1 Federation Way #210 Irvine, CA 92603 (949) 435-3484 jewishorangecounty.org
Jewish National Fund, Orange County Administrative office: P O Box 372050 Reseda, CA 913376 (949) 260-0400 • jnf.org
Jewish Studies Program at University of California, Irvine Humanities Gateway Bldg . Floor 1 Irvine, CA 92697 humanities.uci.edu/jewishstudies
Merage Jewish Community Center 1 Federation Way Ste 200 Irvine, CA 92603 (949) 435-3400 • jccoc.org
Na’amat (International Movement of Zionist Women), Western Area 6505 Wilshire Blvd Ste 635 Los Angeles, CA 900487 (818) 431-2200 • naamat.org
Orange County Community Scholar Program 5 Klamath Irvine, CA 92612 (949) 682-4040 • occsp.net
Orange County Jewish Bar Association P .O . Box 6130 Newport Beach, CA 92658 (949) 440-6700, ext . 257
ORT America
6320 Canoga Ave 15th Floor Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (323) 966-0092 • ortamerica.org
Jewish Delis, Kosher Catering and Restaurants
BLUEBERRY HILL CATERING
2667 E 28TH ST STE 513 SIGNAL HILL, CA 90755 (562) 981-8300
BLUEBERRYHILLCATERING NET
Café at the J/Blueberry Hill Cafe 1 Federation Way Irvine, CA 92603 (949) 435-3400 jccoc.org/about/cafe-at-the-j
Gourmet Caterers 2217 S . Grand Ave . Santa Ana, CA 92705 (949) 246-2071 gourmetcaterers.net
Kosher Bite Deli and Meat Market 23595 Moulton Pkwy Ste H Laguna Hills, CA 92653 (949) 770-1818 thekosherbitedeli.com
LA Kosher Catering 15739 Ventura Blvd Encino, CA 91436 (818) 789-7588 lakoshercatering.com
OC KOSHER MARKET
688 EL CAMINO REAL TUSTIN, CA 92780 (714) 838-3108 OCKOSHER COM
Solomon’s Bakery and Deli 23016 Del Lago Dr . Laguna Hills, CA 92653 (949) 586-4718 solomonsbakery.com
Sunflour Natural Bakery 2950 Grace Ln Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (714) 424-0176
ZCater 17290 Newhope St Ste A Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 434-8001 zcater.com
Jewish Day Schools
Hebrew Academy Orange County 14401 Willow Ln . Huntington Beach, CA 92647 (714) 898-0051 hacds.org
VENUES: Shir Hamaalot
Temple Bat Yahm
Discovery Science Center
JCC
OC Museum of Art
Occasions Laguna Beach
7 Degrees*
Monarch Beach Resort*
Grove of Anaheim*
Hilton Waterfront Resort HB*
Desert Ridge Estate - Indio
Hyatt Newport Beach*
Irvine Marriott*
Montage Laguna Beach*
Resort at Pelican Hill Newport Beach*
Marina Park - Balboa
Various Venues Around Los Angeles
Desert Cities
San Diego
*Kosher Only
IAC Brings People Together; Celebration Draws Huge Crowd
BY ILENE SCHNEIDER
There is truly something for everyone in Orange County’s diverse Jewish community From the beaches to the hills, in person and online, the community is connected, committed and enthusiastic .
Nothing epitomizes unity in quite the same way as the Israeli American Council (IAC) . Established in 2018, IAC Orange County attempts to strengthen and enhance the Israeli-American community By engaging families, building partnerships and initiating innovative programs, IAC Orange County hopes to convey the flavor of Israeli life to Southern California .
IAC also provides a forum for addressing the situation in Israel From informal coffees among members to educational programs to community lectures to rallies to efforts to fend off anti-Semitism in cities and on college campuses, IAC brings the Jewish community together
Capping this year’s programming was Celebrate Israel 76, a fair and expo with kosher and Israeli cuisine, a flag parade, vendors, information booths, children’s activities, live performances and a concert by Israeli singer David Broza The Independence Day event was a source of great pride, with a large community of Israel supporters gathered together at Tarbut V’Torah Day School to show the world that we will always support our homeland from afar .
“The strength of our unity was truly felt, and we experienced the power of a community united for the good of Israel,” said Inbal Greenberg, IAC Orange County regional director
ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS
Irvine Hebrew Day School 1500 E 17th St
Santa Ana, CA 92705 (949) 478-6818 irvinehebrewday.org
TARBUT V’TORAH
COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL
MIDDLE & UPPER SCHOOL
CAMPUS: 5 FEDERATION WAY IRVINE, CA 92603 (949) 509-9500 • TARBUT COM
LOWER SCHOOL CAMPUS: 5200 BONITA CANYON DR . IRVINE, CA 92603 (949) 509-9500 • TARBUT .COM
Lifecycle Resources
ASSISTED LIVING
Bubbe and Zayde’s Place 1534 E 21st St
Santa Ana, CA 92705 (310) 415-2959 bubbeandzaydesplace.com
HERITAGE POINTE
27356 BELLOGENTE MISSION VIEJO, CA 92691 (949) 364-9685
HERITAGEPOINTE ORG
BURIAL
Mt. Olive Cemetery of Harbor Lawn Memorial Park 1625 Gisler Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92626 (714) 540-5554 dignitymemorial.com
Pacific View Memorial Park and Mortuary 3500 Pacific View Dr Corona Del Mar, CA 92625 (949) 644-2700 dignitymemorial.com
South Coast Family Funeral Services 1041 W . 18th St . Ste . A-209 Costa Mesa, CA 92627 (888) 607-0772 southcoastfunerals.com
The Golden Dreidle 725 El Camino Real Tustin, CA 92780 (714) 508-0900 goldendreidle.com
*Please call individual synagogues for information about their gift shops.
MIKVAOT
Irvine Community Mikveh at Beth Jacob Congregation of Irvine 3900 Michelson Dr Irvine, CA 92612 (949) 786-5230 bethjacobirvine.org
Mikvah Chaya V’sarah Leah at Congregation Lubavitch 3847 Atlantic Ave Long Beach, CA 90807 (562) 427-1360 or (562) 254-1840 longbeachshul.com
Orange County Mikvah at North County Chabad Center 19045 Yorba Linda Blvd Yorba Linda, CA 92886 (714) 693-0770 ocjewish.com
MOHELS
Rabbi Shalom Denbo 1491 Rexford Dr . Los Angeles, CA 90035 (310) 721-2149 rabbidenbo@gmail .com westcoastmohel.com
Barry P. Duel, M.D. (314) 716-2176 bduel@me .com drduel.com
Howard Frydman, M.D. 2625 W Alameda Ave #400 Burbank, CA 91505 (818) 841-6055
Rabbi Nachman Kreiman Los Angeles, CA 90210 (323) 896-5098
Fred R. Kogen, M.D. (800) 644-4479 kogen@ebris com
Jewish Synagogues
CHABAD
Chabad of Aliso Viejo 23665 Moulton Pkwy Ste D Laguna Hills, CA 92653 (949) 244-7627 chabadofalisoviejo.com
Chabad of Belmont Shore/ Shul by the Shore Office: 5855 E Naples Plaza #315 Long Beach, CA 90803 (562) 621-9828 rabbi@shulbytheshore org shulbytheshore.org
Chabad of Irvine 5010 Barranca Pkwy . Irvine, CA 92604 (949) 786-5000 chabadirvine.org
Chabad of Laguna Beach 30804 S Pacific Coast Hwy Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (949) 499-0770 chabadoflaguna.com
Chabad of Laguna Niguel 27500 La Paz Rd Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 (949) 831-7701 chabadlagunaniguel.com
Chabad of Los Alamitos and Cypress 12340 Seal Beach Blvd . #B219 Seal Beach, CA 90740 (714) 828-1851 chabadlosal.com
Congregation Lubavitch 3981 Atlantic Ave . Long Beach, CA 90807 (562) 596-1681 longbeachshul.com
Chabad of Mission Viejo 24041 Marguerite Pkwy Mission Viejo, CA 92692 (949) 770-1270 chabadofmv.com
ORANGE COUNTY SYNAGOGUES
Chabad of Newport Beach 2240 University Dr Newport Beach, CA 92660 (949) 721-9800 • jewishnewport.com
Chabad of North Irvine 35 Clay Irvine, CA 92620 (714) 868-6724 • chabadni.com
Chabad Jewish Center of Rancho S. Margarita 38 Hemingway Ct Trabuco Canyon, CA 92679 (949) 264-6930 • jewishrsm.com
Chabad Jewish Center of San Clemente
1306 N El Camino Real San Clemente, CA 92672 (949) 489-0723 • jewishsc.com
Chabad of South Huntington Beach 9121 Atlanta Ave . #740 Huntington Beach, CA 92646 (714) 471-0714 • chabadshb.com
Chabad of Tustin 13112 Newport Ave Ste H Tustin, CA 92780 (714) 508-2150 • chabadtustin.com
Chabad at UC Irvine 12 Oxford Irvine, CA 92612 (949) 280-8998 • jewishuci.net
Chabad of West Orange County/ Congregation Adat Israel 5052 Warner Ave . Huntington Beach, CA 92649 (714) 846-2285 • chabadhb.com
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Every effort has been made to ensure listings are accurate and up to date as of press time. If you find an inaccuracy, please let us know so we can correct it in the next edition, and make sure to update your information online with local Jewish agencies! They’re often our source of information, and, as they say, the information is only as good as its source!
North County Chabad Center — Congregation Beth Meir HaCohen 19045 Yorba Linda Blvd Yorba Linda, CA 92886 (714) 693-0770 ocjewish.com
ORTHODOX
Beth Jacob Congregation of Irvine 3900 Michelson Dr . Irvine, CA 92612 (949) 786-5230 bethjacobirvine.org
Young Israel of Orange County 3415 Michelson Dr . Irvine, CA 92612 (949) 300-8899 yioc.org
CONSERVATIVE
Congregation B’nai Israel 2111 Bryan Ave Tustin, CA 92782 (714) 730-9693 cbi18.org
Congregation B’nai Tzedek 9669 Talbert Ave Fountain Valley, CA 92708 (714) 963-4611 • cbtfv.org
Congregation Shir Ha-Ma’alot 3652 Michelson Dr Irvine, CA 92612 (949) 857-2226 shmtemple.com
Temple Bat Yahm 1011 Camelback St . Newport Beach, CA 92660 (949) 644-1999 • tby.org
Temple Beth David of Orange County 6100 Hefley St Westminster, CA 92683 (714) 892-6623 templebethdavid.org
TEMPLE
BETH EL OF SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY
2A LIBERTY
ALISO VIEJO, CA 92656 (949) 362-3999
TBESOC .ORG (Offers services and programs for both reform and conservative observances )
Temple Beth Ohr 15721 Rosecrans Ave La Mirada, CA 90638 (714) 521-6765 tbolm.org
Temple Beth Sholom 2625 N . Tustin Ave . Santa Ana, CA 92705 (714) 628-4600 tbsoc.com
Temple Beth Tikvah 1600 N Acacia Ave Fullerton, CA 92831 (714) 871-3535 tbtoc.org
Temple Israel of Long Beach 269 Loma Ave Long Beach, CA 90803 (562) 434-0996 tilb.org
Temple Ner Tamid 10629 Lakewood Blvd . Downey, CA 90241 (562) 861-9276 templenertamidofdowney.org
ORANGE COUNTY SYNAGOGUES
RECONSTRUCTIONIST
University Synagogue 3400 Michelson Dr Irvine, CA 92612 (949) 553-3535 universitysynagogue.org
INDEPENDENT
Pacific Community of Cultural Jews (714) 739-1366 PacifComm@aol com pccjews.org
SEPHARDIC
Beth Jacob Congregation of Irvine 3900 Michelson Dr . Irvine, CA 92612 (949) 786-5230 bethjacobirvine.org
KABBALAH
Kabbalah Centre 1062 S Robertson Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90035 (310) 657-5404 kabbalah.com
Every effort has been made to ensure listings are accurate and up to date as of press time. If you find an inaccuracy, please let us know so we can correct it in the next edition, and make sure to update your information online with local Jewish agencies! They’re often our source of information, and, as they say, the information is only as good as its source!
Palm Springs and the desert areas
Palm Springs
and the desert areas
Jewish Organizations
AFMDA
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID ADOM, WESTERN REGION 6505 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 650 LOS ANGELES, CA 90048 (800) 323-2371 • AFMDA ORG
American Associates of Ben-Gurion University, Southwest Region 9911 W Pico Blvd #710 Los Angeles, CA 90035 (212) 687-7721 • aabgu.org
American Friends of Hebrew University, Orange County, San Diego and the Desert Office 16633 Ventura Blvd Ste 715 Encino, CA 91436 (310) 843-3100 • afhu.org
American Friends of Tel Aviv University, Western Region 11766 Wilshire Blvd Ste 1110 Los Angeles, CA 90025 (310) 553-5232 • aftau.org
American Technion Society, Western Region 501 S . Beverly Dr . #200 Beverly Hills, CA 90212 (310) 254-9899 • ats.org
Anti-Defamation League, Pacific Southwest Region 10495 Santa Monica Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025 (310) 446-8000 • la.adl.org
Brandeis University National Committee, Desert Chapter President: Charlene Williamson 706-360-2349 charbwilliamson@gmail com blogs.brandeis.edu/bncdesert
Consulate General of Israel, Los Angeles 11766 Wilshire Blvd . Ste . 1600 Los Angeles, CA 90025 (323) 852-5500 embassies.gov.il/la
Hadassah Southern California Desert/ East Area Resource Center (760) 327-7059 deserthsc@hadassah .org hadassah.org
Inland Empire and Desert Hillel, University of Riverside Costo Hall #241 Riverside, CA 92517 (951) 394-3332 • iehillel.org
Jewish Family Service of the Desert 490 S Farrell Dr Ste C-208 Palm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 325-4088 • jfsdesert.org
Jewish Federation of Palm Springs and Desert Area 69710 Hwy . CA-111 Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 (760) 324-4737 • jfedps.org
PALM SPRINGS RESTAURANTS
Jewish National Fund, Palm Springs Region
Administrative office: P O Box 372050
Reseda, CA 91337 (760) 864-6208 • jnf.org
Na’amat (International Movement of Zionist Women), Western area 6505 Wilshire Blvd Ste 635 Los Angeles, CA 90048 (818) 981-1298 • naamat.org
ORT America
6320 Canoga Ave 15th Floor Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (323) 966-0092 • ortamerica.org
The Tolerance Education Center 35147 Landy Ln . Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 (760) 328-8252 toleranceeducationcenter.org
Jewish Delis, Kosher Restaurants and Catering
Manhattan in the Desert 2665 E Palm Canyon Dr Palm Springs, CA 92264 (760) 322-3354 manhattaninthedesert.com
Sherman’s Deli and Bakery
PALM SPRINGS:
401 E . Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 325-1199 • shermansdeli.com
PALM DESERT:
73161 Country Club Dr Palm Desert, CA 92260 (760) 568-1350 • shermansdeli.com
Chabad of Palm Springs and Chabad of Rancho Mirage also place orders for community members with kosher caterers and bakers in San Diego and Los Angeles, who deliver to the Palm Springs area .
Albertson’s and Clark’s Nutrition of Rancho Mirage; Jensen’s Finest Foods, Ralphs and Trader Joe’s of Palm Springs; and Trader Joe’s of Palm Desert all carry kosher items
PALM SPRINGS LIFECYCLE RESOURCES
Lifecycle Resources
MOHELS
Rabbi Shalom Denbo 1491 Rexford Dr . Los Angeles, CA 90035 (310) 721-2149 rabbidenbo@gmail com westcoastmohel.com
Michael A. Sanford, M.D. 39000 Bob Hope Dr . Wright Building, Ste . 412 Rancho Mirage, CA 92260 (760) 346-8555 michaelsanfordmd.com
MIKVAOT
Mikvah Chaya Mushka of the Coachella Valley at Chabad of Palm Springs 425 Avenida Ortega Palm Springs, CA 92264 (917) 318-1038 chabadps.com
HOSPICE CARE/ BIKUR CHOLIM
Bikur Cholim of Palm Springs P .O . Box 2934 Palm Springs, CA 92263 Rabbi Yankel Kreiman (760) 325-8076 bikurcholimps.com
BURIAL
Chevra Kadisha of the Desert
Rabbi Shimon Posner 72295 Via Marta Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 (760) 770-7785 rabbi@chabadrm com shared.nasck.org/registered_chevros/ desert
Synagogues
CHABAD
Chabad-Lubavitch of Palm Desert 73550 Santa Rosa Way Palm Desert, CA 92260 (760) 969-2158 •chabadpd.com
Chabad of Palm Springs 425 Avenida Ortega Palm Springs, CA 92264 (760) 325-0774 • chabadps.com
Chabad of Rancho Mirage — The Torah Oasis 72-295 Via Marta Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 (760) 770-7785 • chabadrm.com
CONSERVATIVE
CONGREGATION
BETH SHALOM
42600 COOK ST STE 205 PALM DESERT, CA 92211 (760) 200-3636
CONGREGATIONBETHSHALOM .NET
NON-DENOMINATIONAL
Temple Isaiah 332 W Alejo Rd Palm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 325-2281 • templeisaiahps.com
REFORM
Har-El Institute for Study and Worship in the Reform Tradition St . Margaret’s Episcopal Church 47-535 Highway CA-74 Palm Desert, CA 92260 (760) 779-1691 • harelurjpd.org
Temple Sinai of Palm Desert 73251 Hovley Ln W Palm Desert, CA 92260 (760) 568-9699 • templesinaipd.org
Palm Desert’s Temple Sinai Celebrates Purim
STORY AND PHOTOGRAPH BY TALIA LIZEMER-HAWLEY
The Jewish holiday of Purim first took place in ancient Persia in the year 356 BCE, 2380 years ago It celebrates the triumphant story of an unlikely heroine, the Jewish queen Esther, an interfaith marriage between Esther and the Persian king Ahasuerus, and the downfall of an evil Shrek (villain/monster in Yiddish), the Persian king’s adviser, Haman .
On March 22, 2024, Palm Desert’s Temple Sinai held a very cheery Purim Family Shabbat Congregants, religious school and TotShabbat families, and the community at large were all included in this festive celebration
We gathered in our Purim costumes in our Purim-decorated social hall while munching on hamantaschen baked by our students and educators .
We then convened in our beautiful sanctuary . Following the Shabbat candle lighting, graggers (noisemakers) were handed to the guests . Rabbi David Novak led the service by reading “The Whole Purim Megillah, Almost,” while students, families and staff seated on the bimah shook their groggers and booed every time the villain Haman was mentioned .
We concluded the evening by saying the Shabbat evening blessings of Kiddush over the wine/grape juice and Ha’Motzi blessing over the challah
Local Community Enjoys
“Fiddler
on the Roof”
Production at Rancho Mirage’s Amphitheater
STORY AND PHOTOGRAPH BY TALIA LIZEMER-HAWLEY
Desert Theatricals inaugurated their “Under the Stars” spring season events with the Broadway musical “Fiddler on the Roof ” This March 8-10 event was sold out .
The production took place at the Rancho Mirage’s Community Park amphitheater under the award-winning artistic direction of Ray Limon and Joshua Carr
“Fiddler on the Roof” is a portrayal of Jewish life in the fictional shtetl of Anatevka in 1905 . Anatevka is part of the Pale of Settlements of
the Russian Empire, the only region where Jews were allowed to live . During political/social crises, the Russian government would incite the population against the Jews, trying to divert its attention from the real challenges
The play takes its name from a Marc Chagall painting “The Fiddler,” a metaphor for survival in a life of uncertainty . Tevye, a poor Jewish peasant and his wife, Golde, are trying to hold to traditional values while their three eldest daughters choose to marry men of their choice for love They ask their father for his blessing, not his permission
Tevye is trying to maintain a fragile balance between traditional Jewish life and adapting to a changing world . The sad ending of the play depicts Tevye, his family and all the Jews leaving Anatevka following the cruel decree that all Jews must leave within three days Tevye pulls his cart while the fiddler follows
Even though “Fiddler on the Roof” depicts a bygone era, the story is relevant today as Jewish communities continue to experience changing cultural norms and must deal with the rise in anti-Semitism worldwide
You and these puppies can change the world!
Students can sponsor a puppy as their Mitzvah Project or class Tzedakah Project, and change the lives of Israelis who are blind, veterans with PTSD, and children with autism.
Local Community Commemorates Holocaust Remembrance Day
BY TALIA LIZEMER-HAWLEY
On January 27, 1945, Auschwitz-Birkenau, the largest and most infamous concentration camp of the Holocaust, was liberated . Of the 1 3 million individuals sent to Auschwitz, 1 1 million perished
On Friday, January 26, 2024, the Mensch Foundation held a commemoration event at the Palm Desert Civic Park . Attendees included Holocaust survivors, city and state representatives, clergy, students from Palm Desert Charter and Sacred Heart Middle Schools, and the community at large .
The commemoration concluded at the Holocaust Memorial, the only one in Riverside County, where seven candles were lit in memory of the victims of the Holocaust .
San Diego
San Diego
Jewish Organizations
Adopt a Family Foundation P .O . Box 7278
Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067 info@adoptafamilyfoundation .org adoptafamilyfoundation.org
AFMDA
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID ADOM, WESTERN REGION 6505 WILSHIRE BLVD . STE . 650 LOS ANGELES, CA 90048 (800) 323-2371 • AFMDA .ORG
American Israel Public Affairs Committee, San Diego office 8895 Towne Centre Dr Ste 105-149 San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 626-2790 aipac.org
American Associates of Ben-Gurion University, Southwest Region 9911 W Pico Blvd #710 Los Angeles, CA 90035 (310) 552-3300 americansforbgu.org
American Friends of Hebrew University, Western Region Office 16633 Ventura Blvd . Ste . 715 Encino, CA 91436 (310) 843-3100 afhu.org
American Friends of Tel Aviv University, Southern California 11766 Wilshire Blvd . Ste . 1110 Los Angeles, CA 90025 (310) 553-5232 aftau.org
American Jewish Committee Los Angeles, CA 90025 (310) 282-8080 ajc.org/losangeles
American Technion Society, San Diego Chapter 4950 Murphy Canyon Rd San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 750-2135 ats.org
Anti-Defamation League, San Diego Regional Office 4950 Murphy Canyon Rd Ste 250 San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 565-6896 sandiego.adl.org
Brandeis National Committee, Rancho Bernardo Chapter (858) 673-9470 blogs.brandeis.edu/ bncranchobernardo
Brandeis National Committee, San Dieguito Chapter blogs.brandeis.edu/bncsandieguito
FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE, SAN DIEGO 2558 ROOSEVELT ST STE 200E CARLSBAD, CA 92008 (858) 633-7238 FRIENDSHIPCIRCLESD COM
Hadassah Southern California, San Diego Area (858) 268-3200 sandiegohsc@hadassah .org hadassah.org
SAN DIEGO ORGANIZATIONS
Hillel of San Diego SDSU OFFICE: 5717 Lindo Paseo San Diego, CA 92115 (619) 583-6080 • hillelsd.org
UCSD OFFICE: 9009 La Jolla Scenic Dr . N . La Jolla, CA 92037 (619) 583-6080 • hillelsd.org
CSU SAN MARCOS OFFICE: 207 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd San Marcos, CA, 92078 (619) 583-6080 • hillelsd.org
House of Israel
2156 Pan American Plaza San Diego, CA 92101 (760) 644-0335 cottageofisrael.com
Israeli Scouts of San Diego/ Shevet Galim 11860 Carmel Creek Rd . San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 371-1643 • shevetgalim.com
Jewish Community Foundation, San Diego
4950 Murphy Canyon Rd San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 279-2740 • jcfsandiego.org
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE OF SAN DIEGO
8804 BALBOA AVE . SAN DIEGO, CA 92123 (858) 637-3000 • JFSSD .ORG
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JEWISH FEDERATION OF SAN DIEGO COUNTY
4950 MURPHY CANYON RD SAN DIEGO, CA 92123 (858) 571-3444
JEWISHINSANDIEGO .ORG
Jewish National Fund, San Diego Regional Office
Administrative office: P .O . Box 372050 Reseda, CA 91337 (858) 824-9178 jnf.org
Jewish Studies Program at San Diego State University MC 6062 5500 Campanile Drive San Diego, CA 92182 (619) 594-5185 jewishstudies.sdsu.edu
Jewish Women’s Foundation 4950 Murphy Canyon Rd San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 279-2740 jcfsandiego.org
Jewish Studies Program at University of California San Diego 9500 Gilman Dr MC 0113 La Jolla, CA 92093 jewishstudies@ucsd edu jewishstudies.ucsd.edu
Ken Jewish Community 11860 Carmel Creek Rd . San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 444-6639 kenjc.org
KINDNESS INITIATIVE
9404 GENESEE AVE . STE . 200 LA JOLLA, CA 92037 (858) 216-1666
KINDNESSSD ORG
SAN DIEGO ORGANIZATIONS
LAWRENCE FAMILY JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
4126 EXECUTIVE DR LA JOLLA, CA 92037 (858) 457-3030
LFJCC .ORG
Leichtag Family Foundation
The Ranch and Coastal Roots Farm 441 Saxony Rd . Encinitas, CA 92024 (760) 929-1090 leichtag.org
Na’amat (International Movement of Zionist Women), Western Area 6505 Wilshire Blvd . Ste . 635 Los Angeles, CA 90048 (818) 431-2200 naamat.org
New Life Club
6660 Cowles Mountain Blvd San Diego, CA 92119 (619) 582-6967
NextGen/Young Adult Division, San Diego 4950 Murphy Canyon Rd San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 571-3444 nextgensandiego.org
ORT America
6320 Canoga Ave . 15th Floor Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (323) 966-0092 losangeles@ortamerica .org ortamerica.org
San Diego Rabbinical Association (858) 535-1111
South African Jewish American Community P O Box 13608 La Jolla, CA 92039 (619) 663-5160 sajac.com
STANDWITHUS, San Diego Chapter 4950 Murphy Canyon Rd San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 598-8220 sandiego@standwithus com standwithus.com/sandiego
Tarbuton Israeli Cultural Center 411 Saxony Rd . The Hive Encinitas, CA 92024 info@tarbuton org tarbuton.org
Veterans Association of North County 1617 Mission Ave . Oceanside, CA 92058 760-722-1277 vanc.me
Zionist Organization of America, San Diego District P O Box 60359 San Diego, CA 92166 (858) 546-1361 sdzoa.org
Jewish Delis, Kosher Restaurants and Catering
Balboa International Market 5915 Balboa Ave San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 278-7770 balboamarket.com
Café Chabad Catering by Yakov 16934 Chabad Way Poway, CA 92064 (858) 451-0455
Carnivore Sandwich 670 W . B St . San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 578-2694 carnivoresandwich.com
D.Z. Akin’s 6930 Alvarado Rd San Diego, CA 92120 (619) 265-0218 dzakinsdeli.com
SAN DIEGO
A Unified Vision For the Future
We find ourselves at a pivotal moment in the San Diego Jewish community The rise of antisemitism following the tragic events of October 7 in Israel has deeply affected us all, with a recent report from the American Jewish Committee highlighting a 400% surge in antisemitic incidents nationwide .
Strong leadership is crucial now more than ever . At Jewish Federation, we are dedicated to cultivating a new generation of leaders through programs like our Courageous Leadership Initiative, Teen Peer Leaders Fellowship, and Pauline Foster Women’s Leadership Institute . These initiatives not only enhance participants’ leadership skills but also foster a shared sense of identity and purpose .
We are also working tirelessly to ensure the safety of our Jewish institutions . Through our partnership with Secure Community Network, we have intensified efforts to keep these spaces safe and welcoming . And through initiatives like our Antisemitism Roundtable, we collaborate, share information and coordinate responses in partnership with many of our local Jewish organizations in the fight against rising antisemitism .
Despite the challenges we face, Jewish life in San Diego thrives . At Federation, we are committed to promoting advocacy, education and a deeper understanding of modern Jewish life and its connection to Israel . Engaging Jewish experiences that build community and identity are vital to preserving our cultural heritage and unity None of our efforts would be possible without the unwavering support and generosity of our San Diego community . By supporting our Federation, you play a crucial role in building a stronger, more connected Jewish community
JEWISH FEDERATION OF SAN DIEGO
SAN DIEGO RESTAURANTS
Elijah’s New York Style Delicatessen 7061 Clairemont Mesa Blvd San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 455-1461
Catering: (858) 353-5528 elijahsrestaurant.com
Lang’s Kosher Bakery and Deli 1375 Fayette St . El Cajon, CA 92020 (619) 280-5264
Milton’s Deli and Restaurant 2660 Via De La Valle Del Mar, CA 92014 (858) 792-2225 miltonsdeli.com
RALPHS “KOSHER EXPERIENCE” 8657 VILLA LA JOLLA DR LA JOLLA, CA 92037 (858) 597-1550
RALPHS COM
Terra Catering
7091 El Cajon Blvd San Diego, CA 92115 (619) 993-1437 terracatering.com
The Place Catering and Deli 10785 Pomerado Rd San Diego, CA 92131 (858) 549-7000 sandiegokosher.com
Jewish Day Schools
Chabad Hebrew Academy 10785 Pomerado Rd San Diego, CA 92131 (858) 566-1996 chasd.org
Kavod Charter School 6991 Balboa Ave . San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 386-0887 kavodcharter.org
San Diego Jewish Academy 11860 Carmel Creek Rd San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 704-3700 • sdja.com
Soille San Diego Hebrew Day School 3630 Afton Rd . San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 279-3300 hebrewday.org
Torah High Schools of San Diego 9001 Towne Centre Dr San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 558-6880 torahsandiego.com
Lifecycle
Resources
ASSISTED LIVING
La Vida Real 11588 Via Rancho San Diego Rancho San Diego, CA 92019 (858) 290-4811 • srgseniorliving.com
La Vida Del Mar 850 Del Mar Downs Rd . Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 951-1849 • srgseniorliving.com
SEACREST VILLAGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES
LEICHTAG FAMILY FOUNDATION CAMPUS: 211 SAXONY RD . N . ENCINITAS, CA 92024 (760) 632-0081
SEACRESTVILLAGE .ORG
B’NAI MITZVAH
BESA (Bar/Bat Mitzvah Event Services Association) 10427 Roselle St San Diego, CA 92121 (858) 876-2372 besasandiego.com
BURIAL
AM ISRAEL MORTUARY
6316 EL CAJON BLVD SAN DIEGO, CA 92115 (619) 583-8850
AMISRAELMORTUARY COM
El Camino Memorial — Sorrento Valley 5600 Carroll Canyon Rd San Diego, CA 92121 (858) 453-2121 dignitymemorial.com
Eternal Hills Memorial Park 1999 El Camino Real Oceanside, CA 92054 (760) 754-6600 dignitymemorial.com
Greenwood Memorial Park and Mortuary 4300 Imperial Ave San Diego, CA 92113 (619) 450-1479 greenwoodmemorial.com
Home of Peace Cemetery 3668 Imperial Ave San Diego, CA 92113 (619) 583-8850 amisraelmortuary.com
Olam Haemes Society 5600 Carroll Canyon Rd . San Diego, CA 92121 (858) 547-0076, ext 3056 jewishburial@yahoo com chabaduc.org
HOSPICE CARE/ BIKKUR CHOLIM
Jewish Family Service of San Diego 8804 Balboa Ave San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 637-3210 jfssd.org
Ohr Ami, The Jewish Hospice Program 6155 Cornerstone Ct E Ste 220 San Diego, CA 92121 (858) 458-3602 lightbridgehospice.com/ specialty-programs/ohr-ami/
VITAS Healthcare 9655 Granite Ridge Dr Ste 300 San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 499-8901 • vitas.com
JUDAICA
Schwartz Judaica 1934 Pentuckett Ave San Diego, CA 92104 (619) 233-5833
*Please call individual synagogues for information about their gift shops.
MIKVAOT
La Jolla Mikvah at Congregation Adat Yeshurun 8625 La Jolla Scenic Dr N La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 535-1196 adatyeshurun.org/mikvah
Mikvah Israel of San Diego 6115 Montezuma Rd . San Diego, CA 92115 (619) 287-6411 • chabaddowntown.com
North County Inland Mikvah at Chabad of Poway 16934 Chabad Way Poway, CA 92064 (858) 451-0455 ext . 36 chabadpoway.com
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• Children ages 9 months to 6 years
• Proven Montessori Method and Philosophy
• Learning through hands-on experience
• Integrated secular and Judaic curriculum
• Skilled teachers, trained in early childhood development
• Secured, state-of-the-art facilities
• Bilingual Program: English and Spanish
SAN DIEGO LIFE CYCLE RESOURCES
MOHELS
Rabbi Shalom Denbo 1491 Rexford Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90035 (310) 721-2149 rabbidenbo@gmail .com westcoastmohel.com
Edward Epstein, M.D. 9350 Campus Point Dr La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 966-5841
Martin Gilboa, M.D. 3851 Shaw Ridge Rd . San Diego, CA 92130 (619) 528-5000 martin gilboa@gmail com
Michael Jacobson, M.D. 3257 Camino De Los Coches Ste 301 Carlsbad, CA 92009 (760) 633-3640
Fred R. Kogen, M.D. (800) 644-4479 kogen@ebris com
Aaron M. Lehman, M.D. 17140 Bernardo Center Dr . San Diego, CA 92128 (800) 290-5000 alehmanmd@gmail .com
Rabbi Moishe Leider 3813 Governor Dr San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 455-1670 • chabaduc.org
Cantor Haim Mizrahi (619) 838-0947 imizrahi2000@yahoo com
Stuart Rubenstein, M.D. (858) 793-4563 rubenstein@brisforbaby com brisforbaby.com
Joel Snyder, M.D. 6475 Alvarado Rd Ste 120 San Diego, CA 92120 (619) 583-6133 drjsnyder@aol com sandiegopediatrics.com
Temple Solel 3575 Manchester Ave Cardiff, CA 92007 (760) 436-0654 templesolel.net
SEPHARDIC
Beth Eliyahu Torah Center 5012 Central Ave . Ste . C Bonita, CA 91902 (619) 472-2144 betheliyahu.net
Magen Abraham Sephardic Synagogue
Inside Chabad Hebrew Academy in Scripps Ranch 10875 Pomerado Rd . San Diego, CA 92131 (619) 277-0380
Kehillat Shaar HaShamayim 3232 Governor Dr Ste K San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 752-1025 kshsd.org
POST
DENOMINATIONAL AND UNAFFILIATED
Jewish Collaborative of San Diego 7805 Centella St . Carlsbad, CA 92009 (760) 707-7111 jcosd.com
San Diego Outreach Synagogue 3525 Del Mar Heights Rd Ste 595 San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 280-6331 sdo-synagogue.org
TEMECULA
Chabad of Temecula (951) 234-4196 rabbi@jewishtemecula com jewishtemecula.com
Congregation B’nai Chaim 29500 Via Princesa Murrieta, CA 92563 (951) 677-7350
Temple Beth Sholom of Temecula 28600 Mercedes St Ste 102 Temecula, CA 92590 (951) 679-0419 tbstemecula.org
Congregation Havurim 29500 Via Princesa Murrieta, CA 92563 (951) 387-5018 havurim.org
RAMONA
Congregation Etz Chaim P .O . Box 1138 Ramona, CA 92065 (760) 789-2781 facebook.com/EtzChaimRamona
Jewish Care at Jewish Family Serice
At the Center for Jewish Care at Jewish Family Service, we are building tikvah (hope) and kehillah (community) through gemilut chasadim (acts of loving kindness) . The Center provides compassionate and confidential support to address the comprehensive needs of our Jewish community From housing, food, and transportation to mental health and spiritual support, the Center’s dedicated team of culturally competent professionals work alongside community members so they can regain stability and move forward with dignity
In response to the high cost of living and lack of affordable housing, we offer many services, including a Housing Resource Navigator In addition, our mental health professionals and the new Jewish Community Emergency Response Team provide emotional support to San Diegans impacted by antisemitism on campus, in the workplace, and within our neighborhoods . As a home for tikkun olam (repairing the world), the Center also connects our Jewish community to meaningful volunteer opportunities, b’nai mitzvah projects, community-wide drives, and authentic Jewish conversations
Learn more at www.centerforjewishcare.org
KAVOD CHARTER SCHOOL
6991 Balboa Ave., San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 386-0887 | kavodcharter.org
GILLIAN ARGOFF-TRESEDER, Executive Director
MAGGY DUJOWICH, Religious School Principal
OHR SHALOM OFFERS
• Religious Services • Holiday Programs
• Adult Education • Cultural and Social Programs
• Young Family Services & Programs
• Religious School for K-7 • Community Choir
• Monthly Shabbat Dinners • Shabbat at the Bay
SHABBAT SERVICES at Ohr Shalom
Fridays at 6:15pm
Saturdays at 9:30am
DAILY MINYAN online
Sunday-Thursday at 6:15pm
Please go to website for links to services and online programs
A Nurturing Environment in the Jewish Tradition
Only a mile from Moonlight Beach in Encinitas, you’ll find Seacrest Village Retirement Community This vibrant, non-profit senior living and healthcare organization is proud to be highly rated among San Diego senior living communities It offers an active lifestyle, multiple amenities, great food, and friendly neighbors .
The year was 1944 While America focused on winning World War II, a group of 16 extraordinary women founded San Diego Hebrew Homes . Today, as Seacrest Village, we’ve become San Diego County’s most established Jewish senior living community, providing a caring and nurturing environment in the Jewish tradition
Above all, we proudly offer unsurpassed service, as well as a continuing commitment to the highest standards of independent, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing . Our foremost priority is the highest possible quality of care for our esteemed residents seacrestvillage.org | 760-632-0081
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“Boldest Post in the West”
• Fight anti-Semitism
• Support our military overseas
• Comradeship
• Support Naval Hospital San Diego & Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton
• and much more...
CDR Marc Poland, USN Ret. 858-232-1645
Meet 2nd Sunday of the month 11:00AM Veterans Association North County (VANC) 1617 Mission Ave, Oceanside CA
JWV is the oldest congressionally commissioned veterans organization in America
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June 4
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