the 2013 Santa Barbara Jewish Festival & Celebration of Israel’s 65th Year of Independence! The Jewish Festival is an important and vibrant part of Santa Barbara’s rich history and tradition of ethnic celebrations, and of the Santa Barbara Jewish community itself. The Jewish Federation of Greater Santa Barbara is pleased and proud to be sponsoring this community-wide event, together with our partner Jewish community agencies, synagogues, and other Jewish and community organizations. The Festival Committee is putting together an incredible program, including entertainment, Israeli dancing, activities for children as well as adults, artisans and vendors, and, of course, great food!