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Unmasking the Meaning of Purim
The Jewish holiday of Purim celebrates a time in the 4th century BCE when Jewish people in Shushan, Persia, were saved from a cruel fate by the...
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Zinaida’s Story: War, Resilience, and Survival in Ukraine
The war in Ukraine is causing food scarcity, insecurity, and violence 200,000 members of Ukraine’s Jewish community are especially vulnerable...
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Our Programs
From creating secure Jewish spaces to building Jewish identity, the Federation’s programs help ensure thriving Jewish communities
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Changing the World Starts with Learning to Speak Your Truth
When my mom forwarded me an email about a program called Jewish Changemakers, I groaned and thought to myself: Oy, not another Jewish leadership...
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Dorothy Saxe, a model for the importance of tzedakah
The Federation congratulates Dorothy Saxe, whose continued and unwavering dedication to the Bay Area Jewish community has earned her the 2022 Judith...
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Update on Netanyahu's Bay Area Visit
Dear Community, As you may know, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a visit to the Bay Area this coming Monday, before he heads to...
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2025 Day of Philanthropy: Celebrating Leadership and Jewish Values
On November 20, more than 550 community members — friends, partners, and visionaries — gathered for Day of Philanthropy, the Federation’s...
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Giving Vehicles
We pair a wide range of giving options with our personalized advisory services to help you create meaningful connections and impact, all through a...
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Federation Scholarships: Help is on the Way
The United States Census Bureau reports that the typical San Francisco household makes nearly $97,000 a year, nearly twice the national median...
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Meet the Barnes Family of Mendocino County
Allie, Pat, and Bowie-Mae (9 months) from Mendocino County, our September Family of the Month, have been getting involved with the Bay Area Jewish...