Stewart Florsheim, JFCS East Bay board member and community leader at Temple Sinai, and volunteer extraordinaire, will be speaking on a panel of Jewish community leaders to highlight diverse ways that the Jewish community is meeting the moment and supporting the immigrant community across the Bay Area. 

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Chris Iglesias, CEO of the Unity Council, and JFCS East Bay CEO Robin Mencher will be introducing the first cup of wine and speaking about Welcoming the Stranger at this year's event. This interfaith Passover program is one of JCRC's premier community events, bringing together 400+ elected officials, community leaders, and Jewish constituents to build bridges and take...

Practical, up-to-date guidance amid evolving immigration enforcement policies. Hear from immigration attorneys and a community mental health specialist about current ICE enforcement practices, immigration status and travel considerations, and the real-world challenges Afghan and refugee clients are facing. 

Experience the power of personal stories as a holocaust survivor shares her experiences at the City of Berkeley Holocaust Remembrance Day. "The Urgency of Testimony in a World of Denial" Experience the power of personal stories as a holocaust survivor shares her experiences at the 23rd Annual City of Berkeley Holocaust Remembrance Day program. The...