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Celebrating Eileen Ruby: A Beacon of Leadership and Generosity

2025 Judith Chapman Memorial Women’s Leadership Award Recipient The Federation is pleased to announce that former Board Chair Eileen Ruby has been selected as the 2025 Judith Chapman Memorial Women’s

Celebrating Eileen Ruby: A Beacon of Leadership and Generosity

The Federation College Scholarship Program offers full-time Jewish students from the Bay Area the opportunity to apply for 15 distinct scholarships, each with specific eligibility criteria. Awards are based on

Celebrating Eileen Ruby: A Beacon of Leadership and Generosity

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

Celebrating Eileen Ruby: A Beacon of Leadership and Generosity

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

Celebrating Eileen Ruby: A Beacon of Leadership and Generosity

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

Celebrating Eileen Ruby: A Beacon of Leadership and Generosity

With over 500 people in attendance, including our CEO Joy Sisisky and a 20-member Federation contingent, this year’s Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California (JPAC) Capitol Summit was the largest

Celebrating Eileen Ruby: A Beacon of Leadership and Generosity

Anti-Israel and antisemitic protests on too many college campuses have included threats and harassment of Jewish students and faculty. This behavior is a clear violation of their civil rights and

Celebrating Eileen Ruby: A Beacon of Leadership and Generosity

With emotions running high, people distraught, and all of us heartbroken over the events unfolding in Israel, we’re encouraging members of the Jewish community to stay vigilant. With support from

Celebrating Eileen Ruby: A Beacon of Leadership and Generosity

As the scale of the attacks becomes clearer by the day, we cannot overstate the urgency of this crisis. In response, we took swift action and opened an Israel Emergency

Celebrating Eileen Ruby: A Beacon of Leadership and Generosity

What would happen if you could step into a convention where knowledge thrives, networks grow, and partnerships flourish? Imagine a space where professionals gather, united by a shared vision of