Emmis - New Initiatives & an Open Letter

Emmis, the Federation's monthly newsletter, was sent out to our email subscribers yesterday. If you aren't already getting the newsletter in your inbox, but would like to, please sign up at: http://www.sfjcf.org/aboutjcf/signupnewsletter.aspx These were the stories we featured this month:

	An open letter from the Jewish Home Did you know that one-third of the 10,000 Bay Area Jewish elderly rely on Jewish organizations to provide home health care, assisted living, residential services and kosher meal delivery? The Jewish Home of San Francisco, one of the Federation’s beneficiary agencies, has a longstanding tradition of service. Read their open letter in response to today's economic challenges. More...
	Special Needs Initiative takes root The Federation is thrilled to be a partner and funder in a collaborative effort in the North Peninsula to launch a pilot Special Needs Initiative with the goal of transforming synagogues and organizations into environments in which every person, regardless of ability, has the opportunity to be included in the life of the Jewish community. More...
	Interfaith Connections Now is a critical time for the Federation to create a welcoming Jewish community for interfaith couples and families. More...
	Give the Gift of Israel Give your child a life changing trip to Israel by participating in a collaborative savings program. More...
	School Twinning Program A new initiative is connecting students and teachers from Bay Area Jewish day schools with their Israeli counterparts. More...