By Jenn Ross
As a smaller Jewish community, security awareness, efficiency, and planning are paramount to keeping our community safe. Fortunately, we have numerous resources through the federal government, such as the South Central Task Force Department, which brings the expertise of Depart…
By Jenn Ross
It has been a year like no other since this pandemic caused a three month shutdown and continues to impact everyone’s lives dramatically.
Recently the U.S. death toll due to COVID surpassed 500,000. Although it is challenging to grasp the number, by now most of u…
By Jenn Ross
Purim 2020 was the last time I attended large community events. I participated in the Megillah reading at Beth El Temple and the Women’s Annual Megillah Reading and helped out at the JCC Purim Carnival. Participating in community activities always brings me joy. I am …
By Jenn Ross
Thank you to all of our health care workers for the sacrifices you have made in the past year. Your jobs are never easy, but the work has been even more tireless, stressful, and hazardous during this pandemic. I continue to be thankful for the members of our Medical Advisor…
By Jenn Ross
I have continued to see a rise in Holocaust denial and anti-Semitism nationally and internationally since I began my tenure here in July 2016. The darkest moments include the shootings at the Tree of Life Synagogue in 2018 and at Chabad of Poway in 2019, numerous violent atta…
