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Jewtina y Co: Uplifting Latin-Jewish Voices
At the heart of every vibrant Jewish community are the stories that connect us — stories of heritage, resilience, and shared identity Jewtina y Co,...
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Progress In a Pandemic
The Jewish Changemakers Fellowship is a program that was launched by the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) in 2020 in the midst of the...
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The Path Beyond Federation Fellows
When I was asked to share my Federation Fellowship (“Fed Fellows”) experience, I wanted to look beyond the program’s 15 months, and...
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Meet the Henry-Rak Family of San Francisco
Well before becoming parents, David Rak and Oren Henry were already active and engaged members in the San Francisco Jewish community Both are part of...
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A Gateway to Belonging: The Makings of a Jewish Buddy Program
I am a Jewish and Black woman who once found it difficult to be comfortable in Jewish spaces Of the many things I am grateful to my parents for, one
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Am I Jewish Enough?
Growing up in an interfaith family with a Catholic father and a Jewish mother, as a child I primarily identified as Catholic Fast forward to 2015,...
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To Be Honored Is An Honor
Last May, members of our community gathered to award the Helen Diller Awards for Excellence in Jewish Education to three exceptional educators in...
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Jewish Disability Advocacy Month – A Time for Welcoming
There is no shortage of Jewish values to guide us towards creating communities where everyone is seen, valued, recognized, and included The Torah...
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We Can All Help to Better Protect Bay Area Jewish Kids at School This Year
Originally published in J The Jewish News of Northern California on September 10, 2024 Over the past 11 months, the Bay Area Jewish community...
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