
Building Bridges of Understanding through Art: AAPI & Jewish Heritage Month Reception
A personal experience from the Arthur Kao Art Exhibit Reception, Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander & Jewish Heritage Month. Meeting and talking to artist/professor Arthur

Learning & Taking Action: Gun Violence and Women’s Rights
Our Jewish tradition teaches us a great deal about responsibility and acting on our values. These past weeks, I am reminding myself quite often of the

APJCC Preschool – Where Young Children Play, Learn & Thrive
“We are truly thankful to the APJCC for giving our children such valuable lessons, helping them become lifelong learners, and getting them ready for their next adventure.”

Mercaz Israeli – Creating a Home Away From Home
“We have a very involved committee that really listens to the needs of the community we serve.”

Toddlers, Finger paint, and a Wedding
Our story starts on a Sunday in October 2022. Our Tiny Treks Teva family nature class had just finished exploring an all-natural Sukkah in the dry

Operation Dignity Virtual Tribute Wall
Honoring our local Holocaust survivors.

Interfaith Unity Passover Seder – Sharing of Traditions, Stories, and Solidarity Across Communities
“Very lovely event and wonderful feeling of stepping out of my religious and cultural silos”
– Folake Phillips, AWỌ Founder & Executive Director

A warm meal, or urgent medication? A daily choice for some holocaust survivors.
A warm healthy meal, or urgent medication? A daily choice for some holocaust survivors. Nearly 200 Holocaust Survivors currently living in Silicon Valley just above or

Employee Spotlight: Carlos Nuñez
Employee Spotlight: Carlos Nuñez Art Director, Marketing ►How did you decide to become a graphic designer, and what did that entail? I was always creative

Camp Shalom builds life-skills, strong community, and unforgettable memories
Thank you for bringing so much joy, community, learning, esteem, belonging, and fun-filled Jewishness to my son’s life!

Employee Spotlight: Bill Decker
Personal Trainor & Health Coach, Bill Decker, recently got a shoutout for “crushing it on the fitness floor and bringing in so many new clients!” Find out what makes Bill such a unique individual and valued employee at JSV.

RSJ, A Hub Where Bay Area Russian-Speaking Jews Can Connect
“I see the community I built as Abraham’s tent, open on four sides. Everyone can come in through different entrances.”

Facing Challenges: My connection to Jewish Disability Awareness Month
Dvar Torah Jewish communities around the world commemorate Jewish Disability Awareness Month (JDAM) What is my connection? Well, here it is. A few weeks ago, during

JCRC, Dedicated to Pursuing a Just Society
“Our interfaith book study empowers us warriors of the word to cling more tightly to each other, partnering in ministry to face combative times like these.”

Kyra and Hal’s Story
“I love the multiplicity of rabbinic persuasions, ideas, and opinions about Judaism. You can’t help but learn.”

Sid and Bernice’s Story
“I really like the exciting and mentally stimulating conversation we have every week.”

Barbara and Frank’s Story
“Seeing a child from the Preschool, the posters and flyers for Jewish events, and knowing the APJCC is guided by Jewish values all feels natural to me.”

Lena and Jussi’s Story
“I meet so many people and there are so many different programs – I can’t keep up with all of them.”

Nava Bernstein’s Story
“I want my kids to know about their Jewish identity, heritage and culture – to accept it and to be proud of it!”

The Dorsay Family Story
“The JCC is a Jewish identity growth center — a living and continuous ‘J Camp,’ — where just showing up increases your sense of being Jewish.”