Upcoming JCC Cares Projects:

Tzedek at the Tide: A JCC Coastal Cleanup Registration | July 12th

Together, we’ll clean our beaches, collect environmental data, and explore why protecting our oceans matters, both as neighbors and through Jewish values like Bal Tashchit, our collective responsibility to care for the world around us.

We are incredibly honored to welcome Rabbi Ed Rosenthal, founder of Repair the Sea, to help us anchor this relaunch. Rabbi Ed will combine hands-on action with meaningful learning, leading conversations about pollution, environmental responsibility, and the spiritual connection between Jewish life and the water that surrounds our city.

Choose How You Want to Participate: You can join us for a single shift or dive into the full-day experience!

  • Morning Coastal Cleanup | Ocean Beach (Dog Beach) | 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM Help remove larger debris from the shoreline and surrounding waterways while seeing the immediate impact of your work firsthand.

  • Midday Learning Session: The Spirituality of Water | Lawrence Family JCC | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Join Rabbi Ed back at the JCC for a thoughtful conversation exploring water, renewal, and responsibility in Jewish tradition. Includes a 60-minute teaching followed by a community Q&A.

  • Afternoon Coastal Cleanup | Mission Bay (De Anza Cove) | 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM Focus on microplastics and shoreline litter that can quietly harm our bay and marine ecosystem.

What to Expect:

  • Short, engaging Jewish learning sessions and meaningful conversation
  • Hands-on community service suitable for all ages
  • Our new Intergenerational “Buddy Pairs” connecting teens, adults, and seniors
  • Citizen Science data collection supporting local research with I Love A Clean San Diego
  • Light snacks, water, gloves, buckets, and all cleanup supplies are provided!

Cost: Free. Pre-registration is required. 

Help us reach 100 acts of service in a single day. Bring a friend, choose your shift, and help us protect the coastline we all call home!

Questions? Please contact Michelle Jacobson, Community Engagement Manager, at michellej@lfjcc.org.

There’s Something About This Community (and that’s you)

JCC Cares is an opportunity for you to enhance your community experience and connection by taking the time to participate in social action service projects, educational experiences rooted in social justice, and ongoing opportunities to meet the needs of our community. In Jewish tradition, the act of Chesed (kindness or love between people) and Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World) are fundamental values held deeply to care for our neighbors and each other.