For more than a century, Jewish Family Service has served as a trusted resource for care, compassion, and support for San Diego’s Jewish community. Our integrated model of care ensures that Jewish community members can access emotional support, critical care, and wraparound services all in one place.
Through programs that support mental health, older adults, healthy relationships, safety, food security, and financial stability, we help individuals move from crisis to stability and from isolation to connection. When people have access to the right mix of support practical resources, trusted relationships, and meaningful engagement they experience measurable improvements in resilience, safety, and overall wellbeing.
Take the Next Step
If you are a member of the Jewish community and need support, we’re here for you.
Connect with our dedicated staff directly at (858) 637‑3018 or contact us online.
Jewish Community
Jewish Wellbeing
Teen Mindset Matters:
Parent & Teen Workshop Series
A resilience-building program designed to support rising 7th-10th graders as they navigate key transitions, helping them build confidence, strengthen coping skills, and grow as positive members of the Jewish community.
Become A Teen Advisor
Teen Advisors learn about mental health (beyond the basics), coping skills, distress tolerance, executive functioning, and how to be an advocate in their communities.
Jewish Friendly Match
Our Jewish Friendly Match Program matches Jewish older adults with caring volunteers who offer companionship and a steady connection to the community through regular visits.
Project SARAH: Intimate Partner Violence Support Services
Project SARAH is a support system for Jewish individuals experiencing intimate partner violence, offering a safe, confidential space to explore options and determine the best path forward for yourself and your family.
Grandparent & Grandchild
Challah Bake
Hosted four times a year, this event brings together grandparents and grandchildren to take part in a meaningful mitzvah! Together, we will braid dozens of challahs that will go to families experiencing hunger.
Jewish Community Services
JFS-David Rubenstein
Memorial Scholarship
The Rubenstein Scholarship provides annual grants to students in San Diego’s Jewish community pursuing college or vocational school based on financial need, academic achievement, and community involvement.
Resource Navigation &
Case Management
From food and transportation resources, to government benefits, domestic violence support, parenting support, and more, we educate, guide, and connect you with resources at JFS and in the broader community.
Supporting Our Survivors
(SOS)
By providing comprehensive support services to help Holocaust Survivors maintain their health, independence, and connection to the community throughout San Diego and Orange County, we help Survivors age with dignity.
Jewish Volunteer Opportunities
Become A Teen Advisor
Teen Advisors learn about mental health (beyond the basics), coping skills, distress tolerance, executive functioning, and how to be an advocate in their communities.
High Holy Days
Community Drive
Every year during the High Holy Days, our community supports San Diegans experiencing hunger through our annual community food drive.
Host A Challah Bake
Help neighbors experiencing hunger by participating in a Challah Bake! This meaningful opportunity is ideal for birthday parties, teambuilding, volunteer groups, and anyone looking to give back.
Jewish Friendly Match
Volunteer
Many older adults in our community are isolated without family nearby. You can help someone feel less alone by bringing community to their door as a Jewish Friendly Match volunteer.
Mitzvah Projects
JFS is here to help you craft a Mitzvah Project that meets your interests while making a positive impact in our community. Let us help you find the perfect project, we’ll ensure it’s both meaningful and rewarding.
About Jewish Community at JFS
More profoundly than who we serve, our identity as a Jewish agency speaks to why we serve. Guided by the value of tikkun olam, repairing the world, we strive to be a vital resource for all of San Diego. We celebrate the diversity of our staff, supporters, clients, and volunteers and find unity in the strong community we are building together.
We provide critical services to the Jewish community including older adults, Holocaust Survivors, and Jewish individuals and families during their most challenging times. Each individual has a story. And in recognizing that, our approach honors the dignity of every unique person who turns to us.
Contact Us
If you are a member of the Jewish community and need support, we’re here for you.
Connect with our Jewish Community Resource Navigators directly at (858) 637‑3018 or contact us online.
