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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 […]
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January 2019 Family of the Month
The Bell Family of El Cerrito Rabbi Yanky and Shternie live in El Cerrito with their son Mendel (2). They moved to the Bay Area two years ago. Hailing from Montreal, Canada (Shternie) and Leeds, England (Yanky), they have come to love the mild climate in the East Bay! They have a newfound appreciation for […]
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Supporting the Community Mikvah
Last year, the community mikvah at Beth Jacob Congregation was in dire need of repair and improvement. Thanks to a grant from Federation and Foundation and additional fundraising from the community, a beautiful, well-functioning, up-to-code community mikvah is now serving hundreds of members of the Jewish community from the Peninsula to Sacramento and Stockton. A […]
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The Rob Ruby Memorial Fund: Supporting Jewish teen and young adult programming
At Foundation, we’re here to support you in all your philanthropic endeavors. Creating a designated fund is a beautiful way to honor your family’s legacy or remember a loved one. Below is one example of how one person did just that. This is a background statement written by Federation and Foundation leader Eileen Ruby, to […]
