October 7 Community Commemoration
As we mark the third anniversary of October 7, we invite you to join San Francisco’s Jewish community on Tuesday, October 6 at 6:30 pm in a citywide commemoration honoring
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October 7 Community Commemoration
Melody Howe Weintraub, Jerry Weintraub, Katie Franko, Orrin Franko, Jasmine Tarkoff, and Rob Tarkoff On a cold, rainy evening in Lafayette, California, the Federation’s first Chai Impact event in Contra
October 7 Community Commemoration
Last summer, a group of Bay Area young professionals gathered at Georgian Cheese Boat, a cozy neighborhood restaurant in San Francisco. Over cheese-filled bread and Georgian wine, they got to
October 7 Community Commemoration
For more than two decades, Be’chol Lashon has been at the forefront of celebrating Jewish diversity. What began as a local San Francisco initiative has grown into a national and
October 7 Community Commemoration
At the heart of every vibrant Jewish community are the stories that connect us — stories of heritage, resilience, and shared identity. Jewtina y Co., a Federation grantee founded by
October 7 Community Commemoration
By Liz Ross I’ve got two boys, ages eight and ten, born in Los Angeles, and brought up reading PJ Library books. When we moved to San Francisco, the stories
October 7 Community Commemoration
The Federation is pleased to announce that the 2025 Anne and Robert Cowan Writers Prize will be awarded to B. V. Glants for his debut novel Half Notes from Berlin.
October 7 Community Commemoration
With a cohort of two dozen professionals and volunteers, the Federation was well-represented at the Jewish Public Affairs Committee’s (JPAC) annual Capitol Summit, in Sacramento in early May. Marking another
October 7 Community Commemoration
The need for connection, compassion, and community has never felt more urgent — or more powerful. The Federation’s growing network of giving circles is bringing inclusive philanthropy spaces to life
October 7 Community Commemoration
Following the Hamas attacks of October 7, Federation grantee, HaGal Sheli (My Wave) — a program that has existed for a decade — broadened its scope to address the unprecedented