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JCC Cares brings our community together through service projects, social justice education and ongoing opportunities to support our neighbors. Rooted in the Jewish values of Chesed (kindness) and Tikkun Olam (repairing the world), JCC Cares turns compassion into meaningful action.

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Current Opportunities

Join the LFJCC Repair the Sea® chapter for a hands-on morning by the shore as we put our values into direct action to protect San Diego’s coastline and marine life.

At our last cleanups, volunteers picked up thousands of pieces of trash and marine debris off the beach. We are heading back out to keep our local waters clean, and every extra pair of hands makes a real difference. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a quick, high-impact morning together!

When: Sunday, November 8 | 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Where: Ocean Beach (exact location provided to registrants)

What to Expect:

  • Short, engaging Jewish learning sessions and meaningful conversation
  • Hands-on community service suitable for all ages
  • Citizen Science data collection supporting local research with I Love A Clean San Diego
  • Gloves, trash bags, (limited) trash pickers provided
  • A fun opportunity to buddy up, meet new friends, or catch up with old ones
Cost: Free. Pre-registration is required. 

All ages welcome! Youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Optional Post-Cleanup Brunch:

Want to keep the conversation going and build community with JCC Cares? Join us right after the cleanup at a local spot down the street (exact restaurant provided to registrants) for an optional casual brunch! Participants are responsible for purchasing their own food and drinks.

Register Here

Shine a Light Shabbat

Shine a Light Shabbat builds understanding and helps prevent antisemitism through personal connection, education, and shared experience. The Lawrence Family JCC brings a full kosher Shabbat dinner to local churches and faith communities. Together, we share a meal, explore Jewish traditions and culture, ask questions, and make meaningful connections.

The goal is simple: when people know Jewish people personally, understanding grows and antisemitism has less room to take hold. Shine a Light creates space for friendship, conversation, and connection across faiths and communities.

We need volunteers to help make these meaningful evenings happen.

Ways to Volunteer

Connector
Help us build warm connections with churches and other faith communities that may be interested in hosting a Shine a Light Shabbat dinner. Connect us directly to people you know, make the introduction, and help start the conversation. Your relationships can help us build trust and create meaningful connections across San Diego.

Cook
Help prepare and cook the kosher meals for our dinners. Good food brings people to the table, and your help makes these warm, welcoming gatherings possible.

Ambassador
Join us at a Shine a Light Shabbat dinner as a representative of our Jewish community. Share the evening, answer questions, enjoy conversation, and help build understanding and friendship across faiths.

Volunteer

Help us shine a light through connection, conversation and community.

Questions about JCC Cares? Email, Community Engagement Manager, Michelle Jacobson at michellej@lfjcc.org