In 2022, various families came together with the same goal, to make the Temecula Valley and surrounding areas more inclusive for those who wanted to connect to Judaism. They discovered there was a need to create a space where Jews, regardless of their affiliations or family structure, could gather with other like-minded individuals and create new relationships.

Co-founders of the original grassroots organization pictured above from left to right:
Mick McGuigan, Lisa McGuigan,
Stacia Deutsch, Jim Seilsopour , Kay Yuspeh, Richard Yuspeh,
Juli Rycus, Mark Manfield (Lorimar Winery), Paul Rycus.

Picture taken during Hanukkah Celebration 2023 at Lorimar Winery.

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Great Big Shabbat 2023
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