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PRESS RELEASE: Jewbilee 2023 – Multicultural Judaism: Celebrating the Diversity of Jewish Culture
January 11, 2023, LOS GATOS, CA – Jewish Silicon Valley would like to formally invite the public to the Addison-Penzak JCC Los Gatos for our upcoming
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Reflections & Insights: A New Year’s Perspective
JSV is far ahead of most communities for creating a collaborative and networked ecosystem, and has laid the important groundwork for an innovative, and powerful future.
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Happy Retirement & Shabbat Shalom, Diane Fisher
Happy Retirement & Shabbat Shalom to Diane Fisher Wisdom Humility Partner Confidence Creativity Openness Musical Spirit Sense of Humor Empathy Welcoming Persistence Generosity Selflessness Down to
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Connecting and Mapping Jewish Life in Santa Clara County
Moving Towards a more Vibrant and Diverse Jewish Community in Santa Clara County: A Community-wide Study that explores being Jewish in these Changing Times.
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Share the Warmth of Hanukkah with JSV!
Celebrate the Festival of Lights on the town with JSV at one of the many experiences planned for connecting and sharing our culture & traditions!
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Saul Dreier & Hot Kugel in Concert
Join Saul Dreier and the Hot Kugel band, to celebrate life, strength, and music through the Jewish songs that lived with us for many years.
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Wellness Wednesday | Beyond Menopause: The Unique Health Needs of Women as We Age
Join Carolyn Torkelson, MD, and Catherine Marienau, PhD, for fresh perspectives on holistic health based on their new book. Learn why older women need to advocate
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Diana Schnabel-Arevalo Named Chief Operations Officer
The Jewish Silicon Valley community proudly announces Diana Schnabel-Arevalo as Chief Operating Officer of Jewish Silicon Valley (JSV). For close to 15 years Diana has worked
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Pop-Up Watercolor Class Coming to the JCC!
Please join us on Tuesday, September 6 at 5:00pm for a All-Levels Watercolor Class at the APJCC Café Lounge.
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Building Bridges of Understanding Series: Kotarah Cooper
Bringing communities together is beneficial for everyone and a teachable moment for the younger generations.
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Drums of the World Comes to JCC Los Gatos!
AWO’s Drums Of The World program, offering engaging performances and workshops curated for youth and families, is coming to Jewish Silicon Valley’s JCC Los Gatos on
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The Challah Bake is Back!
JSV Women’s Community is bringing back the Challah Bake just in time for Rosh Hashanah! Thursday, September 15, 2022 | Levy Family Campus Previously known as
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Resources for Observing Jewish Holidays in Silicon Valley
Observing the Jewish Holidays in Silicon Valley The High Holidays are around the corner, and with these auspicious days of renewal and reflection come the necessary
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Beged Kefet Registration is Open!
Registration for the Beged Kefet Hebrew School is now open for the 2022-2023 school year. Register before August 10 for a discounted on tuition fees! This
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Pickleball: Why is it Such a #Bigdill?
What do you get when you combine elements of badminton, tennis, and ping pong? You get one of the fastest growing sports in America: Pickleball.
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Engaging Ukrainian Child Refugees in Poland
Jewish Silicon Valley’s Russian-Speaking Program Manager, Rabbi Ilana Baird, was recently on the ground in Poland working at a children’s summer camp for Ukrainian refugees. Rabbi
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J Leaders Academy Now Accepting Applications
Join a vibrant community of Jewish young adult leaders and changemakers. Are you interested in learning with world-class leadership experts to become a more effective leader
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Reproductive Rights: Where Are We? Next Steps?
Dear Reproductive Rights Advocate, Thank you so much for attending our conversation with local Jewish clergy on the issue of reproductive rights in light of the
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Harnessing Special Needs Inclusion at Camp
At JSV, the question of how to better support inclusivity – whether it be in our programs, facilities, the local Jewish community, and even the community at large – is always on our minds.