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A Life of Charity, a Legacy of Helping Seniors
Eleanor Grunbaum, of blessed memory, was a beloved member of the East Bay Jewish community–a lifelong member of Temple Sinai and a Federation donor with a remarkable story. Born in 1925 in St. Paul, she grew up in a close-knit Jewish community in St. Paul, Minnesota. Her father was a charter member of the Temple […]
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Supporting the Future of Jewish Education with an Endowment Fund
“It’s our belief that Jewish day school lays the foundation for each student to have a full and meaningful connection to Jewish life, because it’s what they live every single day.” – Amy Friedkin How can your giving make a difference for the future of the Jewish community years down the road? Mort and Amy […]
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Family of the Month (June 2018)
The Jones Horton Family of Richmond Jennifer and Barry Jones Horton live in Richmond with their children, Adeline (age 5) and Jayden (age 7). They also own Sanctuary Bistro, a vegan restaurant (and Sprout favorite!) in Berkeley. They are members of Temple Beth Hillel in Richmond, where Jennifer works as the Mazel Tots teacher with […]
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Celebrating 70 Years of a Jewish Homeland
Seventy years ago, the 2,000-year dream that the Jewish people would return to Jerusalem became a reality. Since then, Israel has developed into a modern, thriving country. Federation and Foundation strengthen the special bond between Israel and the East Bay, a relationship based on shared responsibility and values. Working with national and international partners, we provide support […]
