A Net Full of Holes
During the past week, I’ve been fortunate to be both inspired and challenged by two powerful Jewish gatherings. First was the annual Jewish Public Affairs Committee Advocacy Day in Sacramento, joining...
View ArticleCultural Considerations in Serving Afghans
Please join JFCS East Bay’s Prevention and Early Intervention Program for a panel presentation on better understanding the complexities of working with Afghan newcomer refugee families. The...
View ArticleState of Moral Emergency
In response to the Trump administration’s inhumane policies toward immigrants, JFCS East Bay has signed on to the following Jewish community statement, which was organized by Bend the Arc. If you’d...
View ArticleA Sad and Dangerous Day
How do we begin to express the depth of our heartbreak and anger at today’s Supreme Court decision upholding the president’s travel ban? As an agency that cherishes—and acts upon—our traditional...
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...
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Art of Living 2018
Tickets on sale now! Please join JFCS East Bay for our 12th annual gala fundraiser. Berkeley’s own W. KAMAU BELL Socio-Political Comedian & Dad Host of CNN’s Emmy-winning United Shades of...
View ArticleProtecting Immigrants
We at JFCS East Bay, along with so many others in our community, have been horrified by what’s gone on at the border during the past month and longer. As an agency with a long history of helping...
View ArticleA Busy Week Serving Survivors and Seniors
Last week brought with it some extraordinarily inspiring moments in the Older Adult Services program. In some ways, it was a typical week, as it’s not unusual for us to offer a width breadth of...
View ArticleLiving in Fear – Part II
A discussion on the complexities of working with people living in fear of detention and deportation in the Trump Era. Back by popular demand: Please join JFCS East Bay’s Prevention and Early...
View ArticleAging Advice
The following article on aging issues appeared in the j. – Jewish News of Northern California on February 20, 2018. JFCS East Bay offers compassionate, professional, reliable, and personalized Home...
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Congratulations, Carol Singer!
Last night, our Director of Clinical Services, Carol Singer, LCSW, received a Community Service Award from the Alameda County Mental Health Advisory Board, honoring her longtime service and commitment...
View ArticleAging Advice
The following article on aging issues appeared in the j. – Jewish News of Northern California on February 20, 2018. JFCS East Bay offers compassionate, professional, reliable, and personalized Home...
View ArticleCommunity Memorials for the Pittsburgh Victims
We at JFCS East Bay are still in shock about the brutal tragedy in Pittsburgh. We invite you to join us as we come together in community to share our grief, our vulnerability, our determination, and...
View ArticleImmigrants Should Not Be Penalized
Today, JFCS East Bay is submitting a public comment expressing our firm opposition to a proposed federal rule that would penalize legal immigrants who access public benefits and services. You can find...
View ArticleNews from the Border
During the past year of government-sanctioned kidnapping at the border under the Trump administration’s family separation policy, we at JFCS East Bay have looked at ways that our Spanish-speaking...
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An American Story
I want to share an American story that I got to be part of last week. It embodies everything I know this country stands for. It starts like this: I get a call first thing in the morning from a...
View ArticleHelping Refugees Celebrate the Holidays
On Tuesday, December 19, our Volunteer Services Manager Kathryn Winogura appeared on The California Report on KQED to talk about how we help refugees celebrate the holidays. Go to the 10:30 mark here...
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Employer Matching
Employee matching gift programs are corporate giving programs in which the company matches donations made by employees to eligible nonprofit organizations. It’s an easy way to double your contribution...
View ArticleStock Donations
Donating stock is a simple and effective way to support JFCS East Bay. All you have to do is fill out our Stock Donation Form to arrange for the donated shares to be transferred directly into the JFCS...
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