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Sen. Scott Wiener presents to Sharon Silverman, then president of Hebrew Free Loan, a State Senate resolution commending the organization for 120 years of service the organization's 2017 gala. (Photo/Kamran Zohoori)
Posted inBay Area, Jewish Life, News, Philanthropy, Seniors

At 81, Sharon Silverman reflects on a life of trailblazing volunteerism and leadership

by Liz Harris September 30, 2021October 1, 2021

Sharon Silverman has never worked a day in her life — for pay, that is. But the outgoing, energetic 81-year-old just can’t stop offering her time and efforts as a […]

Cindy Gershen in her school’s garden in Concord.
Posted inOrganic Epicure

‘It takes a village’ to feed low-income students and families in East Bay

Alix Wall by Alix Wall April 15, 2021May 7, 2021
Nurse Manager Teri Grados receives the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine from Mary Ann Salinas at San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living, Dec. 21, 2020. (Gabriel Greschler/J. Staff)
Posted inBay Area

From Los Altos, she tracks vaccination volunteer slots across the country

by Patricia Corrigan March 9, 2021March 8, 2021
Mitzvah Day 2017 at the Oshman Family JCC (Photo/Courtesy OFJCC)
Posted inUncategorized, Bay Area

Mitzvah Day projects will be adapted for pandemic times

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky January 12, 2021
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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
several people painting benches
Posted inBay Area, News

East Bay volunteers to fan out in community

by J. Staff June 14, 2017

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