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1936 – 2026 · Our 90th Year
In 1936, Judge Jacob Weinberger asked 2,000 Jews to trust one another enough to act as one community. Ninety years later, the answer is still yes. We are not just holding it together. We are building something meant to outlast us all.
The work changes shape over ninety years. The commitments hold constant.
Chaplaincy, survivor support, and the community safety net, unbroken since 1890.
Explore →Camp, leadership pipelines, ShinShinim, and Mosaic, investing in the next generation.
Explore →A 25-year partnership with Sha'ar HaNegev and allocations that reach Jews worldwide.
Explore →The community's security infrastructure, built after Poway, indispensable after October 7.
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Ninety years of impact, in the words of the people who lived it this year.
It reminded me that my Jewish journey isn't just about what I do at home or in my own shul, but about showing up for other Jews and communities wherever they are.Immersive Travel participant, FY2026
I feel more knowledgeable about Federation. I have more resources at hand. I feel more capable to lead in ways I am still processing from this experience.Participant, Pauline Foster Women's Leadership Mission to Mexico City
People want to be with other Jewish people more than ever before.San Diego Jewish Community PULSE Survey respondent, July 2025
