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  • Middle School Mitzvah Corps in Palo Alto

    Peninsula

    Rooted in the three pillars of Judaism—Torah (learning), Avodah (service), and G’milut Chasedim (acts of loving kindness)—the JFCS Middle School Mitzvah Corps (MSMC) is a dynamic experience that empowers middle […]

  • Shupin Field Day with Best Buddies

    San Francisco San Francisco, CA

    Bring your family to the Shupin Community's annual Field Day, packed with games, art, activities, and fun for everyone! It’s the perfect opportunity to get outside, be creative, and make […]

  • Hold On To Your Music: A Mother’s Legacy

    JCCSF 3200 California Street, San Francisco, CA

    Join us in partnership with JCCSF for the San Francisco premiere of Hold On To Your Music: A Mother’s Legacy, including a live performance by internationally acclaimed concert pianist Mona Golabek. […]

  • Movie Night: Three Brothers In Shanghai

    San Francisco San Francisco, CA

    Join Congregation Sherith Israel and the JFCS Holocaust Center for a special evening marking the 88th anniversary of Kristallnacht, featuring a screening of Three Brothers in Shanghai, a 17-minute documentary by Bay Area […]

  • Marin Mitzvah Makers Hanukkah Bag Assembly

    JFCS Marin 600 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA, United States

    Are you looking for a meaningful way to celebrate Hanukkah with your kids that’s both fun and full of purpose? Join Mitzvah Makers for a joyful and heartfelt mitzvah as […]

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Caring For Our Community For 175 Years

When you need someone to talk to. When the paycheck won’t stretch. When the parent who raised you needs care of their own. JFCS is here for you and your family, always.

The Sweet Smell of Success

Danny Gabriner knows that growing a business is a lot like baking the perfect loaf of bread. You need to …

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We cannot counter hate if we teach only about victims and perpetrators

How California is changing Holocaust education for the 21st century

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JFCS’ Holocaust Survivor Services are made possible through donations from generous and caring individuals, foundations, endowment gifts, and a grant from the Federation Senior Mobility Initiative. 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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