San Diego Hebrew Day

🚨Last Chance🚨 San Diego Hebrew Day School Gala - it’s just days away.

This is more than an event. It’s a night dedicated to celebrating Jewish education, identity, and everything that connects our past to the future we are building together.

Join us for an inspiring evening with Shabbos Kestenbaum and be part of something that truly matters.

👉 Final tickets available sd.hebrewday.org/gala_2026

📅 Sunday, May 17
📍 One of San Diego’s most iconic cultural spaces (exact location shared upon ticket purchase)

Join us at the San Diego Hebrew Day School Gala featuring Shabbos Kestenbaum.

This special evening is a celebration of Jewish education, identity, and the values that have carried our community forward for generations. It’s about honoring our past, strengthening our present, and investing in the future of the Jewish people.

👉 Get your tickets and be part of a meaningful and inspiring night.

📅 Sunday, May 17
📍 Exclusive location (shared upon ticket purchase)

We are honored to welcome Shabbos Kestenbaum as a featured speaker at the San Diego Hebrew Day School Gala on May 17. His message is a powerful reminder of the importance of Jewish education, identity, and standing proudly in who we are.

👉 Join us for an inspiring evening as we come together to honor those who have strengthened Jewish education — and support the next chapter.

📅 Sunday, May 17
📍 San Diego Air & Space Museum

Our first graders received their very first Siddur - a meaningful milestone that gives them ownership over the sacred words they will use throughout their lives to build their own personal connection to Hashem.

The Siddur Party never ceases to amaze us, reminding us that no matter how many times we've witnessed this milestone, it remains a remarkable moment. The growth and dedication displayed by our young learners are simply awe-inspiring!

It marks the beginning of a lifelong journey of discovering prayer and nurturing a relationship with Hashem. Watching our students take this step with excitement and pride fills us with so much joy.

We couldn’t be prouder of our first graders as they begin this beautiful new chapter. 💙

🕯️✨ Last night, our younger students celebrated the first candle lighting of Chanukah.

Chanukah tells the story of a dark time in Jewish history, when the Second Temple in Jerusalem was desecrated and fundamental practices like Torah study and observing Shabbat were forbidden. A small group of Jews, untrained but determined, came together to reclaim the Temple. They found only a single vial of pure oil, enough for one night, which miraculously lasted for eight.

For Jews everywhere, Chanukah is a reminder that even in the darkest times, our faith, traditions, and community can shine brightly. It’s a celebration of perseverance, courage, and the power of coming together. Each candle we light honors those who fought to preserve our heritage and inspires us to keep our light alive today.

Thank you to our PTO and all the volunteers who made this celebration possible. 💙

Chag Chanukah Sameach! 🕎