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JFCS-East Bay

JFCS East Bay staff and volunteers assemble some of the more than 200 meals and supplies for Rosh Hashanah that were delivered across Alameda and Contra Costa counties in September. (Courtesy JFCS East Bay)
Posted inLocal Voice

The Jewish community’s safety net is here when you need it

Robin Mencher by Robin Mencher December 29, 2025December 29, 2025

We’re all increasingly hearing about the “affordability crisis.” Growing numbers of U.S. households are struggling financially due to the rising costs of consumer goods, food, utilities, health insurance and housing.  […]

Afghan family walks in airport
Posted inUncategorized

JFCS East Bay aids quake-stricken local Afghan families

Lillian Ilsley-Greene by Lillian Ilsley-Greene June 28, 2022June 28, 2022
a pile of dollar bills
Posted inPhilanthropy

Too many causes? How to align your tzedakah with your values

Lisa Tabak by Lisa Tabak November 12, 2018
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Posted inColumns

Volunteering later in life is good for you and good for others

Rita Clancy by Rita Clancy October 6, 2017October 6, 2017
Posted inUncategorized

Re-settling in: East Bay JFCS helps refugees build new lives

Drew Himmelstein by Drew Himmelstein September 25, 2015July 24, 2017

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