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
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
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
Being a Peer Connector means adapting to meet Jewish young adult community members with an open heart. Whether they’ve relocated to the Bay Area, returned after time away for their
As we face one of the most daunting trials in our country’s history, Israelis have demonstrated astounding resilience. But this moment demands action – six months after the attacks, Israeli
I recently embarked on an amazing journey, delving into the rich history and culture of Cuba’s Jewish community. Organized by the Federation, this mission had a dual purpose—to meaningfully engage
Recently, I returned from my mission to Israel. I was scared to go there. Not because it’s a country at war, but because I was afraid it wouldn’t be the