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Joint Statement of Solidarity Following Attack in New Zealand
The Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund, Jewish Federation and The Jewish Community Foundation of the East Bay, Jewish Community Relations Council, and the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco joined voices in solidarity with our Muslims friends and allies following the tragic attacks at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, that left at least 49 […]
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Knowledge is Power: Learning more about BRCA-related cancer risk
On Thursday night, March 28, Congregation Beth El in Berkeley will partner with The Basser Center for BRCA to host a panel discussion entitled “Knowledge is Power: Understanding and Managing BRCA-Related Cancer Risk.” The Basser Center is located at the Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania. It is the first comprehensive center for […]
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Making Mensches at Preschool
On February 15, 130 Jewish preschool educators convened in Lafayette’s Temple Isaiah for the annual East Bay Early Childhood Education Conference. Participants spent the day engaged in workshops and discussions centered on the conference’s theme of Making Mensches: Jewish Values and Social Emotional Learning. Everything from modern day parenting trends and their ramifications on children, […]
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Not Just Any Playdate: Making Space to Build Bridges
On Sunday, January 27, a group of 11 toddlers and pre-schoolers gathered with their grown-ups for storytime and yoga in a synagogue classroom. But this wasn’t just any playdate. It was a “friends of all faiths” gathering co-sponsored by Sprout, PJ Library, Congregation B’nai Shalom, and the Interfaith Council of Contra Costa. The playdate was […]
