At its Annual Meeting on January 10, 2017, the Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara welcomed two new members to its Board of Trustees, Joy Maskart and Adam Weiss.
Joy Maskart is a native of Stamford, Connecticut and returned to Santa Barbara in October 2015. She earned her B.A. in spe…
Post written by Mike Witt, Volunteer Services and Programs Manager
It has been my pleasure to serve as the Volunteer Services and Programs Manager for over two years. I’ve worked closely with many of you and have to say, it is the most gratifying and rewarding part of my job, which includ…
On Sunday, November 13, 2016, the Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara’s Art at the JCC held an opening reception with more than 130 guests for its Celebration of Life Exhibit and Benefit. The show celebrates the lives of local Holocaust Survivors with a fresh approach focused on lif…
On Sunday, August 28, 2016, four Jewish organizations rallied together to provide a unified front to support the LGBTQ community of Santa Barbara county. The Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara, Congregation B’nai B’rith, the Community Shul of Montecito and Santa Barbara, and the…
Shanti House’s doors are open to emotionally injured, abandoned youth, who have often also been physically, sexually and emotionally abused. Shanti House believes that a loving home with people who care can change a person’s life. Therefore, home is the center of their care-giving model,…
