Event Co-Chair Judi Gottschalk is proud to bring Pryor ’ s story to the San Diego community , sharing with GB Magazine , “ OPTIONS gives those of us who are passionate about the work of Federation an opportunity to talk about our obligation to take care of each other , and to celebrate each other in joy . Rain ’ s experiences are critical to hear because they are integral to our collective Jewish story .”
Local women who will be recognized are Helene Bortz and Shoshannah Hart . Bortz , the founder of the San Diego Community G ’ mach Gift Closet , received financial support from the Covid-19 Emergency Fund , and Hart has been a beneficiary of several Federation programs that have allowed her to emerge as a growing young leader .
“ Like Federation ’ s other emergency grantees , G ’ mach is a well-deserving organization that provides free donated items ,
Teen Volunteers in Food Pantry mentoring and advocacy , meals , and youth group workshops ,” explains OPTIONS Co-Chair Carla Modiano . “ Federation is proud to support Helene who is filling critical needs that , in turn , helps to support our community .”
Hart , a Phoenix native who arrived to San Diego following law school , immediately began looking for Jewish community . Just five years later , and thanks to Federation programs like Shalom Baby , PJ Library , Community Connectors , and Yesod ( a young leadership development program for women ), Hart is well on her way to making her own unique mark on San Diego ’ s Jewish community .
“ Growing up in Phoenix in a small Jewish community , I had to work at being Jewish ,” she says . “ But finding meaningful Jewish experiences is so important to who I am , that I have always been willing to do the work . It ’ s that important to me .”
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event Chairs
Stacie Bresler-Reinstein
Judi Gottschalk
Carla
Modiano
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