The San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living (SFCJL), a Federation grantee, helps take care of a group that needs it most — our precious seniors. SFCJL honors the Jewish tradition of respecting and caring for our elders and learning from their wisdom. Upholding the organization’s core values of community, compassion, and excellence allows SFCJL to provide exceptional care and a joyful living experience.

One such senior is Sheila, mother of Rebecca Feigelson. She describes her mother as a “super woman,” who taught Hebrew school, ran marathons, excelled in her career, and participated in the PTA. Rebecca’s life changed when Sheila, only in her mid-40s, was impacted by frontotemporal dementia. “It was a very difficult time in my life, because although she was physically with us, she was mentally not present and lost her capacity to mother. It was the Jewish community that provided a safety net for me,” she explains. Reflecting on those days and the present moment, Rebecca feels fortunate for what she learned from the experience. “I think that we are all really lucky to be a part of such a tightknit tribe that takes care of each other.” That support is exemplified by SFCJL and all they do for their charges and their families.