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"I'll be there to lend support in any way I can," he said. "Of course, with all the work, there has to be some fun, too, and I'll be lending my support in that area, as well."

For many of the volunteers, the JCC is a location filled with memories.

For Nate Levine, the new executive director of the JCC, it's also a trip down memory lane. As a former federation campaign director, Levine was an integral part of many Super Sundays.

"The fact that it's here is definitely special," said Levine. "It's one place where federation dollars go. Volunteers will be able to see that for themselves, which can only help strengthen their solicitations."

Funding from the federation's annual campaign has gone to support many programs at the JCC of San Francisco, such as the Havurah Youth Center, the summer day camp, adult Jewish education programs, the Montefiore Senior Center, emigre programs and the Kosher Nutrition Project.

"Everyone at the center has worked hard to get the facility in shape for this incredible event," Levine said. "I think the volunteers will find it a most comfortable place to work their magic."

The last Super Sunday was particularly fruitful. Last November, $2.4 million was raised, getting the JCF off to a quick start for the most successful annual campaign in federation history. An unprecedented $19.8 million, donated by more than 16,000 Bay Area Jews, was allocated to 60 groups.

Though the San Francisco locale is changing for Super Sunday, which will be held in February rather than November or December, the event's format will remain the same.

Once again, 1,000 volunteers will phone more than 10,000 Bay Area Jewish residents to ask them to donate money to support services offered by JCF beneficiary agencies locally, in Israel and throughout the world.

Services include day care, camps and education for kids; nutrition and housing programs for the elderly; emergency services for the needy and sick; resettlement of Jews from the former Soviet Union in the United States and Israel; anti-discrimination programs; adult education and culture.

Super Sunday will take place simultaneously in San Francisco and Palo Alto, where chair Morry Katz will oversee the day. Beginning at 10 a.m. and ending at 9 p.m., the event has been compared to a marathon, one that requires pacing and stamina.

"It's a fun atmosphere, which really makes a big difference," said Smith. "Things can get a little intense, what with the pressure to top last year's numbers. But all the years I've been involved, everyone has made sure to have a smile at the ready. Having all that free candy doesn't hurt, either."

For information or to volunteer for Super Sunday, call Zack Macdonald at the San Francisco JCF at (415) 512-6244 or Didi Gilbert at the South Peninsula JCF office at (650) 494-8444.