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6 UJF’s connection to Israel As part of its commitment to Jewish people throughout the world, United Jewish Federation of San Diego County, in partnership with the North American federation movement, the Jewish Agency for Israel, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee and the people of Israel, have developed special relationships with Jewish communities worldwide. These relationships are cultivated through special projects, exchanges and missions that bring Jewish San Diegans together with Jews in communities throughout the world, creating a global Jewish safety net and furthering our community’s commitment to Jewish peoplehood and tikkun olam. Through a multi-dimensional approach to outreach, programming and Israel travel, UJF works to strengthen the connection between Israel and the San Diego Jewish community. Federation initiatives in the social, educational, economic and political arenas promote a shared Jewish identity among Israelis and San Diegans, creating a strong bond between the two communities. Bethal Nathan Supporting Donor Sha’ar Hanegev In 1998, UJF formed a partnership with the Ibim Student Village (a youth village/absorption center that welcomes young immigrants from other countries who are arriving before their parents and/or families, and prepares them to become Israeli citizens) and the Sha’ar Hanegev Regional Council, located in the north-western Negev. The Sha’ar Hanegev Regional Council (Hebrew translation meaning Gate of the Negev Regional Council), is responsible for over 45,000 acres of land, containing ten kibbutzim, one moshav, one family farm, Ariel Sharon’s Shikmim, the Ibim Student Village and 6,000 residents. The goal of the partnership is to provide direct support to the state of Israel by strengthening the people-to-people and institutional connections between San Diego and Sha’ar Hanegev. Our Sha’ar Hanegev family lives a precarious existence. They live under the constant threat of Kassam missiles which strike the region on a daily basis causing injury to its people and property damage to homes and public buildings. Equal to the physical damage, the terror and fear among the residents of the region has disrupted “normal” everyday life. Additionally, as students and families fear for their safety, attendance begins to drop, which greatly threatens the future of the educational system, and the region itself. Christians United for Israel (CUFI) hosted its first local “Night to Honor Israel,” with UJF as the “honored guest” and nearly 1,000 people in attendance. Over $26,000 was raised and designated for crucial improvements to the elementary school in Sha’ar Hanegev. UJF Board Chair Ken Polin personally presented the check to Sha’ar Hanegev’s mayor, Alon Schuster, during his visit to Israel in February. The UJF Israel Center, LLC, the Sha’ar Hanegev Committee, and the UJF Board unanimously agreed to direct $162,000 in IEC funds to the Sha’ar Hanegev Regional Council for the following programs: Emergency Cultural Basket Enhancement: Provided critically needed social/cultural outings and experiences for families and seniors in the region. This gave temporary refuge to the residents during the war, and kept them out of harm’s way. Social Welfare & Trauma Enhancement: This division experienced a substantial increase in the number of individual and family clients due to the escalating crises. Increased resources were allocated to better serve the needs of the community during the crisis. Emergency Extracurricular Activities Support: After-school programs enabled students to continue their everyday activities despite the increasing threat of Kassam rockets. Additional funds helped to relocate the programs and continue to serve the children.
UJF’s connection to Israel “We express our heartfelt appreciation to our brothers and sisters in San Diego for the generosity, friendship and warmth you have shown us during the past decade. Your unwavering support and concern continues to give us the strength we need to meet the daily challenges, and the valued partnership to envision the future.” Alon Schuster Mayor of Sha’ar Hanegev Christians United for Israel (CUFI) CUFI raised over $26,000 during A Night to Honor Israel. Funds raised went towards badly needed repairs to an elementary school in Sha’ar Hanegev. (L-R): Pastor Greg Stephens, Kenneth D. Polin, Michael S. Rassler, & CUFI founder, Pastor John Hagee United Jewish Federation | Annual Report 2007 7
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Page 3 and 4: Message from the CEO & Board Chair
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Page 9: The community of San Diego steps up
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Page 14 and 15: 14 The Countries UJF Serves Through
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