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SAN FRANCISCO
Dayenu Gifts and Books
JCC of San Francisco
(415) 563-6563 • dayenu.com
Dayenu’s shelves and displays hold ritual items, locally crafted items, fair trade items, handmade items, candles, heirloom pieces, talismans and gag gifts. “In this pivotal moment in the evolution of the earth, giving is more crucial than ever,” note the operators. The shop, in the lobby of the JCCSF, helps support a local family and the local economy.
SOUTH BAY/PENINSULA
Ankor at OFJCC
PALO ALTO
(650) 643-9873 • instagram.com/ankor_shop
A new Readers’ Choice winner this year, Ankor is located at the Oshman Family JCC. The shop, which opened in June, features products handcrafted by Israeli artists and imported from Israel. Nily Shamgar Pessach, the store’s owner, notes that the varied merchandise all is meant “to appeal to anyone who appreciates modern design, fashion and home décor.”
NORTH BAY
Women of Rodef Sholom Gift Shop
SAN RAFAEL
(415) 444-8098 • wrs-giftshop.square.site
Located in the Osher Marin JCC’s lobby, the shop features made-in-Israel merchandise and fair trade Judaica. Expect jewelry, gifts for children, ritual objects, candles and holiday items, plus a wide selection of Kiddush cups and woven and embroidered tallitot. Purchases help fund the Women of Rodef Sholom’s programs and benefit the congregational community.
EAST BAY
Afikomen Judaica
BERKELEY
(510) 655-1977 • afikomen.com
This family-owned shop welcomes customers “wherever you are on your Jewish journey.” Expect Judaica for Shabbat, Hanukkah, Passover and other holidays as well as general gift items for the home or for simcha events. Jewish books and wearables are here, plus the shop stocks a complete line of wedding supplies and rents chuppahs.