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  • Rosh Hashanah: the Jewish New Year

    Rosh Hashanah: the Jewish New Year

    As the Jewish High Holy Days approach, we offer warm wishes for a meaningful Rosh Hashanah to those who observe. This season of reflection reminds us of the opportunity for healing and strengthening stability for ourselves, our families and those in our community in the year ahead. At JFCS East Bay, we help individuals and families…

  • Client Success Story: Sam

    Client Success Story: Sam

    This year, Sam (not his real name), a Jewish single man in his 70s, was supported by our Jewish Community Safety Net. Sam was facing numerous challenges due to multiple health conditions, including diabetes and a heart condition. Sam described himself as “socially isolated” and shared that his only close friend was also struggling with…

  • Program Highlight: Jewish Community Safety Net

    Program Highlight: Jewish Community Safety Net

    Part of our Jewish Community Care services, the Jewish Community Safety Net is a foundational service of JFCS East Bay, offered now and for nearly 150 years. In 1877, JFCS East Bay was founded by the Daughters of Israel Relief Society, a group of 20 women from prominent Jewish East Bay families who believed that…

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Social services for Jewish Nazi victims have been supported by a grant from the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany.

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Volunteer Services is collecting Gift Cards of all types and other items from our Amazon Gift Registry to support over 300 families by December.

This list was carefully compiled based on what our clients have requested the most. We are grateful for any contribution!