Jewish Philanthropies Host San Diego Fishing Trip
The Southern Arizona group brought thirty-three men to San Diego for a multiday community trip.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Judaism
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Jewish Philanthropies of Southern Arizona gathered thirty-three men for an intergenerational fishing trip in San Diego from October 2-4, 2026. The weekend included community events and a celebration at Chabad of Coronado.
Why it matters
The organization planned the trip to recognize and connect leaders who have built the Jewish community across generations. This event serves as a platform to foster relationships between community members.
A total of 33 men participated in the October 2026 excursion. The program builds upon a tradition that began with the first fishing trip in 2017.
The players
Jewish Philanthropies of Southern Arizona
This organization coordinates philanthropic initiatives and community-building programs for the Jewish population in Southern Arizona.
Chabad of Coronado
This is a local Jewish outreach center that provides religious services and hosts community celebrations.
Gary Kippur
He is a community leader who provided financial support to underwrite the costs of the fishing trip.
Paul Baker
He is a community leader who helped underwrite the expenses for the intergenerational event.
The details
Organizers brought together men from across generations for a weekend of fishing and community engagement. The participants also joined festivities during a Simchat Torah celebration at Chabad of Coronado and attended an October 7 commemoration.
Timeline
The first men's fishing trip occurred in 2017.
The L'Dor V'Dor at the Shore trip took place in San Diego from October 2-4, 2026.
A community commemoration event occurred on October 7, 2026.
Culture Shift
This fishing trip continues the trend of leadership development established by the Jewish Philanthropies of Southern Arizona. The outing reflects a shift toward using outdoor recreational activities to strengthen multi-generational ties within regional religious communities.
Participants from the Tucson area engaged in local San Diego community life through collaborative events and religious celebrations. This intergenerational gathering underscores the role of regional partnerships in maintaining connections between distant community hubs.
The takeaway
These types of initiatives demonstrate how shared recreational experiences can bridge generational gaps among community members. Participants often find that informal settings offer the best opportunities for long-term network building.
Further reading
For more on local community programs, visit the Judaism section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Arizona Jewish Post.
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