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Humble Design: An Unexpected Journey of Empathy and Impact
Treger Strasberg embodies Tikun Olam. Her mission: helping individuals and families transitioning out of homelessness by fully furnishing their new ...
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Learn. Serve. Lead. Bright Light Volunteers
A nationally recognized nonprofit organization, Bright Light Volunteers has a long history of making the world a brighter place for all. Working closely ...
December 2025/January 2026
An Unprecedented Week of Global Jewish Connection
In November, Jewish Federation of San Diego reached a meaningful milestone: four immersive travel programs unfolding across three countries in a single week. ...
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The Memories Of Holocaust Survivors are Being Shared in a Place Where Few Holocaust Survivors Remain
By Deborah Fripp In Arkansas, where Holocaust survivors are rare, eight young adults have become keepers and tellers of survivors’ stories. “I promise ...
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By Kristin Wiggins The year-end season is a powerful time for giving. For families struggling to make ends meet, every act of generosity ...
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