RSJ: Hanukkah Celebration
RSJ: Hanukkah Celebration It was an amazing event that brought our community together. We got to celebrate Hanukkah, get a breather from all of the news
Israel Folk Dance
Israel Folk Dance In these tough times, 15 -18 people from our community are coming together at our Israeli Folk Dance Class. It’s become a way
Embracing Nahal Oz
About 160 members of our community learned about October 7 in a more personal way. They understood the people behind the faces, the charachter of the
Ben Hornstein
Light of the Community Spotlight Ben Hornstein Meet Ben Hornstein, a BBYO teen and student at Pioneer High School, who exemplifies leadership and resilience within our
Ann Tavan
Light of the Community Spotlight Ann Tavan Meet Ann Tavan, a cherished community member who embodies the spirit of Hanukkah through her dedicated efforts and unwavering
Ethan Mutchnik
Light of the Community Spotlight Ethan Mutchnik Meet Ethan Mutchnik, an impressive 8th-grade student, and leader at Yavneh Day School both in and out of the
Sigal
Light of the Community Spotlight Sigal Meet Sigal, originally from Israel, who has been a shining member of the Jewish Silicon Valley community for over 30
Powering Hope 2023
Powering Hope 2023 On Tuesday, Dec 5th, almost 300 people gathered to power hope for our community. We heard moving testimonies, shared in collective song, heard
Michal Weiss
Light of the Community Spotlight Michal Weiss Meet Michal Weiss, an integral part of Mercaz Israeli’s committee, a driving force behind several significant initiatives to foster
Lior Ben Hur
Light of the Community Spotlight Lior Ben Hur Meet Lior Ben-Hur, musician, and award-winning educator. Born in Jerusalem, Israel, with Greek and Iraqi roots, Lior has
Lilach Wind
Light of the Community Spotlight Lilach Wind Meet Lilach Wind, a dedicated member of the JSV Life and Culture committee. Her passion has brought an awe-inspiring
Red Balloons Initiative
Red Balloons Initiative It is so important to help raise awareness about the Israeli hostages held in Gaza by Hamas, in support of Israel, the Jews,
Camp Shalom: Cooking Up Fun
Cooking Up Fun with Camp Shalom One of the highlights of this year’s break camp has been the journey into the culinary realm. These young chefs
Building Resilience: Media Literacy
Building Resilience: Media Literacy for a Safer Jewish Community On November 6, we had a wonderful conversation with our experts Anthony Eastin and Assaf Kipnis and
Announcing Our New CEO
Jewish Silicon Valley Announces New CEO Following an extensive and professionally led national search process, the Jewish Silicon Valley Board of Directors is proud to announce
Wear Your Love for Israel
Wear Your Love for Israel Wear Your Love for Israel. At Jewish Silicon Valley, our mission extends far beyond a simple piece of clothing. It’s a
A Message to the Community
A message from Scott Kaufman, Interim CEO & Avery Kaufman Jewish Silicon Valley Board Chair Last week we traveled with Executive Committee Board member, Ruth Fletcher,
Stand with Israel 2023
Solidarity Gathering for Israel 2023 We Stand With Israel A heartfelt thank you to all who attended, volunteered, supported, spoke, worked, and watched our Solidarity Gathering
Overcoming Time Challenges and Exploring Time-Efficient Workouts
Overcoming time challenges and exploring time-efficient workouts. September & October can be busy seasons. The struggle to balance work, family, and personal well-being is real. The Busy
Cyndi Sherman
Why are you here? – Cyndi Sherman Senior Director of Preschool, Youth, and Family Engagement Cyndi has worked here for 34 years. Both her children and