Jennie Starr
Jennie Starr is the Director and Founder of the Tarbuton Israeli Cultural Center in San Diego, CA. Founded in 2006, the after school and Sunday programs re-inspire, energize and “turn” families onto Jewish life. Believing mastering Hebrew and connecting to Israel and Israeli culture is an essential link to Jewish Peoplehood itself, Modern Hebrew instruction is at the heart of the program designed to meet the needs of Israelis, past Day School students and beginners. Busy and selective families choose 1, 2, 3 or 4 hour options, in Hebrew or in English, and in several convenient locations. Classes are offered in a Center, but also in Public School District after school enrichment programs to accommodate busy schedules. Adult interests are satisfied through evenings with an Adult Ulpan, Israeli films, literature, lectures and plays and social opportunities.
A past recipient of Innovation Grants from the Jewish Federation and a 2 year grant from the Leichtag Foundation earmarked for tuition scholarships, the Tarbuton seeks 2nd stage funding for operational costs such as rent and staffing.
Jennie has 20 years of experience as a lawyer and managing software product management teams. She has a BA from Northwestern, MA in Information Science from the University of Illinois, and a JD from Washington University in St. Louis. She lives in Del Mar, CA with her husband and two children.
A past recipient of Innovation Grants from the Jewish Federation and a 2 year grant from the Leichtag Foundation earmarked for tuition scholarships, the Tarbuton seeks 2nd stage funding for operational costs such as rent and staffing.
Jennie has 20 years of experience as a lawyer and managing software product management teams. She has a BA from Northwestern, MA in Information Science from the University of Illinois, and a JD from Washington University in St. Louis. She lives in Del Mar, CA with her husband and two children.
