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Rabbi Andy Kastner, interim executive director of the East Bay Federation, speaks at the 100th anniversary celebration of the federation, June 19, 2019. (Photo/Courtesy East Bay Federation)
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After 100 years, a warm, haimish goodbye to the East Bay Federation

by Sue Fishkoff June 24, 2019June 24, 2019

It was the last annual meeting of the East Bay Federation, and like all good Jewish events, it began with food. Really good food, from Epic Bites. And then, somewhat […]

The S.F.-based Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund is making changes to its board.
Posted inHistory

What is a Jewish federation, anyway?

by J. Staff June 5, 2019
Do investments in industries like oil drilling underminie the noble values of Jewish institutions?
 (Photo/Wikimedia-Qyd CC BY-SA 3.0)
Posted inOpinion

It’s time to de-treyf the Jewish community’s endowments

Yosef I. Abramowitz by Yosef I. Abramowitz December 8, 2017December 8, 2017
Posted inLocal Voice, Opinion

Reinventing the wheel: How Jewish Federations can remain useful

Rabbi Jeremy D. Sher by Rabbi Jeremy D. Sher July 23, 2017January 22, 2018
protesters holding signs like "Jews tell JUF: Stop funding Anti-Arab/Muslim Hate Groups"
Posted inBay Area, U.S., News

How and why politics gets in the way of Jewish giving

Ben Sales by Ben Sales March 29, 2017March 19, 2018

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