A Leadership Journey Rooted at Camp Tawonga
Research shows that Jewish summer camp isn’t just a cherished childhood experience — it is one of the strongest predictors of lifelong Jewish engagement. A multi-year report from the Foundation
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A Leadership Journey Rooted at Camp Tawonga
The Jewish Federation Bay Area and the Hellen Diller Family Foundation are honored to announce the 2026 Diller Educator Award Recipients. These four extraordinary Bay Area educators have demonstrated an
A Leadership Journey Rooted at Camp Tawonga
Founded in 1972, the Jewish Federations of North America Lion of Judah program has become an international symbol of strength, sisterhood, and an unwavering commitment to the global Jewish community.
A Leadership Journey Rooted at Camp Tawonga
Melody Howe Weintraub, Jerry Weintraub, Katie Franko, Orrin Franko, Jasmine Tarkoff, and Rob Tarkoff On a cold, rainy evening in Lafayette, California, the Federation’s first Chai Impact event in Contra
A Leadership Journey Rooted at Camp Tawonga
Last summer, a group of Bay Area young professionals gathered at Georgian Cheese Boat, a cozy neighborhood restaurant in San Francisco. Over cheese-filled bread and Georgian wine, they got to
A Leadership Journey Rooted at Camp Tawonga
For more than 30 years, Shalom Bayit has stood as the Bay Area’s leading voice on addressing domestic violence in the Jewish community. A Federation grantee, the organization’s mission is
A Leadership Journey Rooted at Camp Tawonga
For more than two decades, Be’chol Lashon has been at the forefront of celebrating Jewish diversity. What began as a local San Francisco initiative has grown into a national and
A Leadership Journey Rooted at Camp Tawonga
At the heart of every vibrant Jewish community are the stories that connect us — stories of heritage, resilience, and shared identity. Jewtina y Co., a Federation grantee founded by
A Leadership Journey Rooted at Camp Tawonga
Federation grantee, Jewish Family & Community Services (JFCS) East Bay, is dedicated to supporting and serving Alameda and Contra Costa County residents of all ages, races, and religions. Their work is
A Leadership Journey Rooted at Camp Tawonga
While visiting her Federation donor-advised fund (DAF) portal, Helen Bulwik discovered our four new Collective Impact Portfolios that combat antisemitism and strengthen democracy. Her reaction was immediate. “It was a no brainer