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June 2020
Jewish teen philanthropists donate to seven non-profits
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March 2020
Tikkun Olam — On Repairing the World Part 1:
Charity and Volunteering are Critical, But They Are Not Enough
by Beth Sirull
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January 27, 2020
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January 16, 2020
Jewish Women’s Foundation presents annual “Let’s Talk About It” event on women’s reproductive health
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November 16, 2019
Poverty Simulation Held at Beth Israel of San Diego
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August 9, 2019
Cushman Foundation awards $1.2 million in ‘Making a Difference for San Diego’ grants
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July 24, 2019
I Should Not Have To Check My Jewish Values At The Synagogue Door
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July 2019
Cushman Foundation Awards $1.2 Million
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Cushman Foundation Awards $1.2 Million to 19 Nonprofits ‘Making a Difference’
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June 27, 2019
Jewish Community Foundation helps address social issues in San Diego and beyond
La Jolla Light

June 2019
Teen Philanthropists Raise Thousands for Local Nonprofits
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April 25, 2019
Women Helping Women
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February 2019
Introduction to the Jewish Community Foundation
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January 2019
Giving Gratutude
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December 2018
Ending the Year Strong
Giving Back Magazine

September 26, 2018
Judaism Matters: Exploring the “Roads and Bridges” of the Jewish Community
San Diego Jewish Journal

May 15, 2018
Bryan Pepper new VP at JCF
San Diego Jewish World

March 25, 2018
JCF’s Jeremy Pearl Named CFO of the Year
CFO Awards Community: Volunteering Leads to a Most Rewarding Position
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January 17, 2018:
Teen helps repair the world through philanthropy
The San Diego Union-Tribune

January 2018:
Charitable Planning: 5 Tips from our Trusted Charitable Advisors
San Diego Jewish Journal

November 15, 2017:
More Good News For Impact Investing: San Diego Jewish Community Foundation Adds Impact Pool
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November 13, 2017:
Jewish Community Foundation Celebrates 50 years
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Jewish Community Foundation Celebrates 50 Years
Ranch & Coast Magazine

October 30, 2017:
Jewish Community Foundation Marks 50 Years, $1.5 Billion in Grants
Times of San Diego
JCF celebrates $1.5 billion in grants over 50 years
San Diego Jewish World

September 23, 2017:
Reflecting on a legacy of giving
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July 13, 2017:
Jewish Community Foundation marks 50 years of giving
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June 3, 2017:
Helping people make choices about causes that matter most to them
The San Diego Union-Tribune

May 25, 2017:
New JCF CEO Takes Entrepreneurial Approach To Philanthropy
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Jewish Teens Present $20,000 in Grants
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May 24, 2017:
JCF announces new investment programs for donors
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May 21, 2017:
Jewish Teen Foundation presents $20K to nonprofits
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May 5, 2017:
Beth Sirull named new President and CEO of Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego
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April 26, 2017:
Links in the Chain
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April 25, 2017:
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JCF Potiker Awards go to JFS and Hillel
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April 5, 2017:
New President and CEO of Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego
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New CEO Takes Helm of San Diego Jewish Community Foundation
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March 30, 2017:
Bay Area Nonprofit Leader Named CEO of Jewish Community Foundation
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Jewish Community Foundation Appoints New President
San Diego Jewish Journal
Beth Sirull named new CEO of Jewish Community Foundation
San Diego Jewish World
Veteran San Francisco Nonprofit Executive Named CEO of Jewish Community Foundation
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November 2016:
JCF is Awarded a 4-Star Rating
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November 4, 2016:
A Customized Approach to Grantmaking
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August 29, 2016:
The Rise of the Donor Advised Fund
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June 27, 2016:
Teen Philanthropy Far and Wide
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April 29, 2016:
In Search of More than a Friendly Hello
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January 28, 2016:
Leadership Transition Announcement
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October 5, 2015:
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December 9, 2014:
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November 21, 2014:
A landmark for the Jewish Community Foundation
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November 19, 2014:
Jewish Community Foundation Tops $1 Billion in Charitable Grants
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September 25, 2014:
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August 14, 2014:
Successor Named to 20-Year Jewish Community Foundation CEO
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Press Releases

June 2020 – Teen Philanthropists Award $21,855 in Grants to Seven Nonprofits amidst the COVID-19 Lockdown

March 2020 – San Diego Jewish Community COVID-19 Emergency Fund Launched by Community Partners – Over $1.6 Million Raised

January 2020 – Jewish Women’s Foundation Presents Annual “Let’s Talk About It” Event on Women’s Reproductive Health

July 2019 – Cushman Foundation Awards $1.2 Million in Making a Difference for San Diego Grants through the Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego

April 2019 – Peter Chortek Leadership Award 2019 Recipients Announced

May 2018 – The Foundation Welcomes Bryan Pepper as Vice President of Philanthropy and Social Impact

May 2018 – Jeremy Pearl Recognized by San Diego Business Journal as CFO of the Year

April 2018 – Cushman Foundation Selects Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego to Manage Making a Difference for San Diego Grant Program

October 2017 – Philanthropy under 50? Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego Reaches Youth Through Innovative Programs

September 2017 – Harold and Shirley Pidgeon Honor Their Son’s Memory with Help from the Jewish Community Foundation

August 2017 – Jewish Community Foundation Celebrates 50 Years of Helping Donors Achieve Their Philanthropic Goals

April 2017 – JCF Announces Sheila Potiker Endowment Leadership Awards

March 2017 – Beth Sirull Named as New President and CEO of the Foundation

June 2016 – Teen Philanthropists Award $33,900 in Grants to Eight Nonprofits

June 2016 – JCF Welcomes Claudia Ehrlich as Director of Philanthropy

May 2016 – Announcing the 2015 Peter Chortek Leadership Award Recipient

March 2016 – Sheila Potiker Endowment Leadership Awards Announcement

December 2015 – The Jewish Community Foundation Promotes Sharleen Wollach to Vice President, Operations

November 2015 – Announcing Rady’s Commitment to Hadassah University Hospital in Jerusalem

August 2015 – JCF Welcomes Three New Board Members and Promotes Jeremy Pearl to Senior Vice President and CFO

May 2015 – Jewish Teen Foundation Awards $25,000 in Grants

February 2015 – The Peter Chortek Leadership Award Recognizes Three Teens’ Commitment to Advocacy in San Diego

November 2014 – Jewish Community Foundation Surpasses One Billion Dollars in Charitable Grants

August 2014 – Announcing Charlene Seidle as New Jewish Community Foundation President and CEO

July 2014 – Jewish Community Foundation of San Diego Appoints Jane Scher as New Board Chair

July 2014 – Jewish Women’s Foundation Invests in Improving the Lives of Isolated Jewish Older Adult Women in San Diego

February 2014 – The Third Annual Peter Chortek Leadership Award: Recognizing Three Teens’ Contributions to the Community