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From left, Wornick Jewish Day School head of school Adam Eilath, Harry Wornick, Jewish Community Federation’s Vivien
Braly, Fran Lent, Bobby Lent and Koum Family Foundation President Yana Kalika at the June 4 groundbreaking ceremony for the campus renovation. (Courtesy)

Happenings, honors, comings and goings — June 2025

by Rahel Knight June 27, 2025June 27, 2025

Sanne DeWitt (second from right) was recognized by Berkeley Mayor Adena Ishii (second from left) on Holocaust Remembrance Day. (Courtesy)

Happenings, honors, comings and goings — May 2025

by Rahel Knight June 3, 2025June 3, 2025

Contra Costa Jewish Day School Principal Eden Allswang Bruner will take over as head of school this summer when Dean Goldfein transitions to an emeritus role. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)

After 25 years leading a Jewish day school, he’s stepping down — but not retiring

by Dan Pine May 21, 2025May 21, 2025

Chai Preschool Director Esty Marcus sits with children at Chai Preschool in San Mateo on May 9, 2025, the day she was given the EarlyJ Impact Award. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)

Preschool director who ‘values excellence’ wins EarlyJ’s first award

by Valerie Demicheva May 13, 2025May 14, 2025

Anita Friedman (left) and Susan Lowenberg (right) at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum's Western Region Tribute Dinner on March 19, 2025 in Beverly Hills.(Courtesy)

Happenings, honors, opportunities, comings and goings — April 2025

by Lea Loeb April 17, 2025April 17, 2025

About 670 people came to Camp Tawonga’s 100th anniversary celebration event March 8 in San Francisco. The event featured multi-generational Tawonga families, a short program, freilach music and dancing.

Happenings, honors, opportunities,comings and goings — March 2025

by Lea Loeb March 21, 2025March 21, 2025

Rabbi May and Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis in front of the MMoT at the State Capitol Building Jan. 27, 2025. (Courtesy)

Happenings, honors, philanthropy, comings and goings — February 2025

by Lea Loeb February 21, 2025February 21, 2025

Adam Swig (middle) being honored with Adam Swig Day by then-President of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors Aaron Peskin (right) and Supervisor Rafael Mandelman (left). (Courtesy)

Happenings, honors, philanthropy, comings and goings — January 2025

by Lea Loeb January 24, 2025March 10, 2025

Sharaka panel at South Peninsula Hebrew Day School Nov. 20, 2024. (Courtesy Bay Area Jewish Coalition)

Happenings, honors, philanthropy, comings and goings — December 2024

by Lea Loeb December 20, 2024December 21, 2024

Roxanne Cohen with photos of her family donating ambulances through the years. (Courtesy)

Happenings, honors, philanthropy, comings and goings — November 2024

by Lea Loeb November 29, 2024December 12, 2024