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Support Our Efforts

Thank you for supporting modern Israel Studies at San Diego universities!

I went home yesterday and thought to myself how today was one of the most intellectually, enlightening and challenging days that I’ve had in a long time.

GabeSDSU Modern History Student

Thank you for an inspiring and eye-opening semester. I learned so much about how to think differently and globally.

KokoroSDSU Political Science Student

This week gave us knowledge, connection, and perspective. We are not only better students, but more open-minded, curious, and connected individuals.

EdenAzrieli School of Engineering Student

Many students express heartfelt gratitude for the course ‘opening a window’ to Israel. The immediate, positive impact of MGSDII’s work is invaluable.

Visiting Professor Judge Rachel BarkaiCal Western School of Law and University of San Diego

Because of supporters like YOU:

San Diego students collaborate and bond with their visiting Israeli peers

Visiting Professors engage students in diverse topics about modern Israel

San Diego students travel to Israel to work with their counterparts and see the land

Visiting Professors offer intimate lectures and discussions for our community

Donations at an annual $1000+ level provide critical, sustaining support of our programs. 

In appreciation, donors at this level are Salon Members who receive exclusive benefits,
including invitation-only salons, dinners, and performances with Israeli thought leaders and filmmakers.

How to Give

Donations are made through our fund at the Jewish Community Foundation San Diego:

  • JCF DAF
  • Credit Card
  • Check: Payable to “Jewish Community Foundation San Diego” with memo “MGSDII”, and mailed to JCF San Diego, 4950 Murphy Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92123

JCF San Diego is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt non-profit charitable organization (Federal Tax ID: 95-2504044).

How to Reach Us

  • Hilary Taylor, Program Manager, hilary@mgsdii.org, (760)585-5681
  • Susan Lapidus, Executive Director, susan@mgsdii.org, (619)889-8153
Thank you to our university partners at SDSU Jewish Studies and California Western School of Law for their support of the MGSDII Visiting Faculty Program.

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