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
When Susie Sorkin and her daughter Abby attended the General Assembly (GA), an annual event sponsored by the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), in Washington D.C. last month, it
I went into 2024 with a deep motivation to expand my horizons through international travel. In an effort to break out of my comfort zone, I sought an experience that
Earlier this year, with the Jewish community facing an alarming rise in antisemitism and Jewish professionals holding so much for the communities they serve, the Federation launched grant initiatives to
Your advocacy, along with that of the Federation and the Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California (JPAC), has led to remarkable legislative victories for the Jewish community across our state.
Originally published in J. The Jewish News of Northern California on September 10, 2024. Over the past 11 months, the Bay Area Jewish community has experienced unprecedented levels of
Originally published in J. The Jewish News of Northern California on July 22, 2024. Igor Bencion Kožemjakin clutched the no-longer-kosher Torah scroll and read from it aloud as our
Joining a giving circle empowers people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to participate in philanthropy. In a giving circle, individuals come together to discuss shared values, learn about inspirational
Venturing into the world of overnight camp can be a mix of excitement and nerves for any young camper. For first-time camper Ella, her journey to Camp Newman in Sonoma
When a need in the community was identified, Barry Cohn was perfectly positioned to act on his longstanding commitment to Jewish life and leadership in the Bay Area. As a