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JFS SV’s Equipped to Learn Back-to-School Drive
JFS SV Equipped to Learn Back-to-School Drive July 1 through July 26 Join us in helping students be Equipped to Learn! Jewish Silicon Valley is once again
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Reproductive Freedom is a Jewish Value
JCRC of Jewish Silicon Valley Condemns Supreme Court Decision Commits to Work in Coalition with County & State. The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of Jewish
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5 Tips for Having the BEST Summer at Camp
Shabbat shalom, happy campers! We are celebrating a successful first week at Camp Shalom with these top-five tips from our amazing counselors! These expert tips can
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Community Day, June 23: Free & Open to the Public
You are invited! Community Day at the APJCC Los Gatos A day full fitness, swimming, and fun! Grab a friend and come check out our
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A Change at Jewish Silicon Valley
An Announcement from CEO Lael Gray Dear Jewish Silicon Valley Community Members, Partners, & Friends, At the end of July, I will be stepping down as
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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
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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
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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.”
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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.”
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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
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Operation Dignity Virtual Tribute Wall
Honoring our local Holocaust survivors.
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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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.
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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.”
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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
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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.”
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Kyra and Hal’s Story
“I love the multiplicity of rabbinic persuasions, ideas, and opinions about Judaism. You can’t help but learn.”