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Nurturing the Nurturer
In parents’ busy lives with children, family, work outside the home, and other relationships, it’s easy for their needs to get put on the back burner. Self-care and fulfilling activities that...
View ArticleMuslim Ban 2.0
On Monday, the president signed a new executive order (EO) suspending refugee arrivals and singling out all travelers from six Muslim-majority countries. Though there are some modifications from his...
View ArticleAfter the Election: A Common Purpose
Dear Friends, As is likely true for you, I’m just beginning to emerge from post-election shock. I was deeply grateful to get my spirits boosted when our JFCS East Bay staff and board gathered together...
View ArticleRosh Hashanah Reflections
This blog is a slightly revised version of a Rosh Hashanah sermon that Executive Director Avi Rose delivered at Kehilla Community Synagogue on October 3, 2016. During the past year, I along with all of...
View ArticleAging Advice
The following article on aging issues appeared in the j. – Jewish News of Northern California on October 6, 2017. JFCS East Bay offers compassionate, professional, reliable, and personalized Home Care...
View ArticleStatement on SCOTUS Actions
We at JFCS East Bay are dismayed by the June 26 Supreme Court ruling on the president’s executive order commonly known as the “travel ban” or “Muslim ban.” We are particularly concerned about refugees...
View ArticleAfter Charlottesville and Before Berkeley
Much has already been written following the terrible events in Charlottesville. We all witnessed the specter of Nazis and other white supremacists marching openly through the streets of an American...
View ArticleNorth Bay Fire Response
Like many of you, our hearts and thoughts are turned toward our neighbors in Sonoma and Napa counties. We have a few suggestions for how you can reach out and help, as well as prepare yourselves in the...
View ArticleAgain, Standing Up for Refugees
Once again, we are aghast at actions taken by the Trump administration to decimate the U.S. refugee program. And once again, reflecting on our own values and history, we are determined to do whatever...
View ArticleJFCS East Bay Refiles ACLU Lawsuit
In response to the most recent executive order on October 24, today we refiled our ACLU of Northern California lawsuit against the President’s anti-refugee Muslim ban. We are honored to stand up for...
View ArticleAffirming Dignity
In light of flagrant racism and vulgar disrespect shown toward refugees, immigrants, and the countries they come from, we at JFCS East Bay are proud to reaffirm our admiration and support for those who...
View ArticleA Year Ago Today
One year ago today, in the wake of the president’s executive order suspending the U.S. refugee resettlement program and barring all travelers from seven Muslim-majority countries, we at JFCS East Bay...
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Safe Harbor
Stand in solidarity with immigrants and refugees. Please join us for storytelling and a special benefit concert supporting JFCS East Bay’s services for immigrants and refugees. JFCS East Bay resettles...
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Holocaust Survivor Honors JFCS East Bay
Gerda Karoly was born in Budapest, Hungary, on June 22, 1930. She survived both the Nazi occupation in 1944 and the Hungarian Revolution in 1956. She and her husband, George, came to California to...
View ArticleAnnual Report
We’re proud to share JFCS East Bay’s impact in our 2016-17 annual report. Please click on Full Screen below to flip through and see what our community accomplished together. The post Annual Report...
View ArticleAdoption Consultation
If your family is preparing for or has completed an adoption, JFCS East Bay’s Adoption Consultation services provide expert, compassionate support to guide you in creating and strengthening your...
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Art of Living 2018
PLEASE SAVE THE DATE We are thrilled to announce our featured speaker for Art of Living 2018 W. KAMAU BELL Socio-Political Comedian & Dad host of CNN’s Emmy-winning United Shades of America...
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Tikkun Leyl Shavuot
Join the JCC of the East Bay to celebrate Shavuot! Get ready for a unique celebration and night of learning – a spiritual journey bringing together people from a variety of perspectives and...
View ArticleLiving in Fear
A discussion on the complexities of working with people living in fear of detention and deportation in the Trump Era. Please join JFCS East Bay’s Prevention and Early Intervention Program for a panel...
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