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Federation Advocacy in Action: Key Wins for the Jewish Community
Your advocacy, along with that of the Federation and the Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California (JPAC), has led to remarkable legislative...
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Exploring the Heart of Cuban Jewry
I recently embarked on an amazing journey, delving into the rich history and culture of Cuba’s Jewish community Organized by the Federation,...
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Creating a New Generation of Philanthropists: A Conversation with Susie and Abby Sorkin
When Susie Sorkin and her daughter Abby attended the General Assembly (GA), an annual event sponsored by the Jewish Federations of North America...
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Bay Area Jews in Solidarity with Black Lives
Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin, Sonoma, Alameda and Contra Costa Counties and the Jewish Community...
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Bringing Berkeley Bayit Back with a Federation Impact Loan
When a need in the community was identified, Barry Cohn was perfectly positioned to act on his longstanding commitment to Jewish life and leadership...
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DAF & Supporting Foundation Grants
Grants from Federation’s donor-advised funds and supporting foundations support a variety of Jewish and nonsectarian organizations and issues, from...
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Early Childhood Educators — Coming Together for Our Kids
There is an enduring Jewish fable about a woman who was lost in the woods When she finally found another person, she asked, “Can you tell which...
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Spreading the Light
When COVID-19 first hit, like many other local direct service organizations, Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) was unsure of the tremendous impact it...
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Uniting to Counter Antisemitism on Our Doorsteps
In the last two weeks of April, we unfortunately witnessed a resurgence of neo-Nazi flyers in Marin, Santa Cruz, the Peninsula, and San Jose The...
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Lighting a Camp Spark for PJ Library Families
Recognizing the profound impact of Jewish summer camp, PJ Library Bay Area and Camp Newman joined forces to introduce the Sparks program, which...