Supporting Camp Tawonga Scholarships: Camp Tawonga Camperships Fund
In the Epstein family, going to Jewish summer camp offered the children much more than a fun summer. It provided a place to build a positive Jewish identity, memories to last a lifetime, [...]
Bay Area Jewish Philanthropy: Jewish Federation and Foundation Systems Move Toward a More Collaborative Model
Kerry Philp 415.512.6218 KerryP@sfjcf.org San Francisco, CA – The Jewish Federation and Jewish Community Foundation of the East Bay are coming together with the San Francisco-based Jewish [...]
Lag B’Omer is coming!
Lag B’Omer will begin at sundown on May 22. Outside of Israel, Lag B’Omer may not be a well-known Jewish holiday. Some may know that there’s a bonfire involved, but what exactly are we [...]
May 2019 Family of the Month
The Gershberg/Kazak Family of Concord Kseniya and Ruslan live in Concord with Lawrence (age 6) and Layla (age 1). They are a Russian speaking family. Kseniya’s family fled from the Soviet Union [...]
Response to California Synagogue Attack
Jewish Community Relations Council and the Jewish Federation and The Jewish Community Foundation of the East Bay unequivocally condemn today’s terrorist attack at the Chabad of Poway, just [...]
7 Passover ideas to make your holiday meaningful
At sundown on Friday, April 19, Jewish communities around the globe will gather for the Passover Seder meal. Whether you sit with family, friends, or new acquaintances, our collective voice rises [...]
April 2019 Family of the Month
The Wall Family of San Ramon Lara and Jeremy live in San Ramon with Gabby (age 8), Jilly (age 2), and Levi (8 months). They recently joined Beth Chaim Congregation, where Gabby attends power hour [...]
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 [...]
March 2019 Family of the Month
The Traugott/Moreau Family of San Leandro Ariel and Eric live in Berkeley with their children Jonah (almost 8!) and Ellie (age 5). They moved to Berkeley 11 years ago from New York and have found [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
February 2019 Family of the Month
The Berson Family of Berkeley Ariel and Eric live in Berkeley with their children Jonah (almost 8!) and Ellie (age 5). They moved to Berkeley 11 years ago from New York and have found a wonderful [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
December 2018 Family of the Month
The Povlak Family of Pleasant Hill David and Julia Povlak live in Pleasant Hill with their son Henry (2). Before they had Henry, they weren’t involved in Jewish life in the East Bay. When [...]