Inspired by tradition, tzedakah and tikkun olam, the Jewish Federation of Ventura County is dedicated to the survival and continuity of Israel and the Jewish people. We welcome your participation in our programs and encourage you to reach out — to give or — to receive support. Jewish Federation of Ventura County 7620 Foothill Road Ventura, CA 93004 jewishventuracounty.org 805.647.7800 Cheri DeKofsky, Executive Director federation@ jewishventuracounty.org
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ABOVE: Birthright youth at Mount Herzl “Har ha-Zikaron, Mount of Remembrance.” The site is named after Theodor Herzl, the founder of modern Zionism. Herzl’s tomb lies at the top of the hill.
BELOW: The victory of hiking to the top of Masada at sunrise with TaglitBirthright Israel youth from throughout the U.S., including Ventura and Santa Barbara County participants.
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