Katie Couric to headline in-person Day of Philanthropy By Lillian Ilsley-Greene Jan 30, 2023 After three years on Zoom, the Jewish Community Federation’s Day of Philanthropy is back in person this year with journalist Katie Couric as the featured speaker. The event on Wednesday, Feb. 15 will honor two Bay Area philanthropists, Federation board member Laura Lauder and Value Culture founder and event organizer Adam Swig. Couric, who is… Read More
Bay Area Federation impact lending program helps this Oakland business thrive An Oakland-based coworking business has received a $250,000 loan through the impact lending program of the S.F.-based Jewish Community Federation and… By Lillian Ilsley-Greene Jan 11, 2023
Philanthropy Jews of Color Initiative releases guide to racial equity in philanthropy The Jews of Color Initiative, a Bay Area-based racial justice nonprofit, has released its first-ever Jewish guide to giving through a racial equity lens.… By Lillian Ilsley-Greene Dec 5, 2022
Politics At Republican Jewish confab in Vegas, Trump was ever-present For Republican Jews looking for an alternative to Donald Trump in 2024’s presidential race, Ted Cruz presented a tantalizing choice on Saturday — at least… By Ron Kampeas, JTA Nov 22, 2022
Bay Area Jewish free health clinic in Sonoma County wins $100K grant The Jewish Community Free Clinic in Santa Rosa, which offers free medical care “drawing on Jewish traditions of Tzedakah (charity) and tikkun olam… By Lillian Ilsley-Greene Nov 17, 2022
Politics Poll: Jewish midterm voters animated by democracy, abortion rights A poll of Jewish voters showed them overwhelmingly listing abortion rights and risks to democracy as their top issues when they voted in midterm… By Ron Kampeas, JTA Nov 10, 2022
Tech Synagogues tap into mobile apps like Venmo for collecting tzedakah Every Friday evening at Congregation Beth Am in Los Altos Hills, Shabbat services conclude with a member of the clergy reminding congregants that there’s… By Emma Goss Oct 18, 2022
Bay Area Jewish housing for disabled adults adds two residences in S.F. Heather Ostrau has lived in the Gary Shupin Independent Living Community, described as an “urban kibbutz” for adults with developmental challenges, since… By Lillian Ilsley-Greene Oct 18, 2022
Philanthropy Local Jewish donations to support abortion rights groups are booming When the Supreme Court ruled in June to overturn Roe v. Wade, ending the constitutional right to an abortion, 87-year-old Barbara Meislin immediately… By Emma Goss Oct 14, 2022