Agencies & Organizations
Federations
Based on the Jewish traditions of tzedakah (righteous behavior) and communal responsibility, the federations are volunteer-based, nonprofit organizations that raise funds from Jewish individuals to support social services, culture and education. As umbrella agencies, the federations allocate dollars in their geographic areas, Israel and elsewhere around the world. Federations play an important role in community planning and leadership development. In addition, federation endowment funds help to ensure the financial security of the Jewish community.
Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties
121 Steuart St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 777-0411/ Fax: (415) 495-5986
info@sfjcf.org http://www.jewishfed.org
CEO: Jennifer Gorovitz
President: Nancy Grand
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The Jewish Federation and the Jewish Community Foundation of the East Bay
The Jewish Federation and The Jewish Community Foundation of the East Bay
300 Grand Ave.
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 839-2900/ Fax: (510) 839-3996
CEO: Rabbi James Brandt
http://www.jfed.org
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Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley
14855 Oka Rd., Ste. 200
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 358-3033/ Fax: (408) 356-0733
http://www.jvalley.org
President: Dr. Jeffrey Kanel
CEO: Jyl Jurman
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JCCs & Campuses
Local Jewish community centers play an important role in building and sustaining Jewish life in the Bay Area. They are places to play and socialize, to find friends and even romance, and to learn. Northern California JCCs offer an extensive range of services and programming, from lectures on Israel to ballroom dancing, from women's support groups to writing workshops. Many JCCs also offer the latest in fitness and recreational facilities. They provide camps and afterschool care for kids of all ages, special events and services for seniors, and numerous other programs and services. Contact the JCC in your area.
San Francisco
Jewish Community Center of San Francisco
3200 California St.
San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 292-1200/ Fax: (415) 276-1550
info@jccsf.org
http://www.jccsf.org
Executive director: Barry Finestone
Director of marketing: Nathaniel Bergson-Michelson
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East Bay
JCC of the East Bay
1414 Walnut St.
Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 848-0237/ Fax: (510) 848-0170
5811 Racine St.
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 595-9222/ Fax: (510) 595-9223
info@jcceastbay.org
http://www.jcceastbay.org
Executive director: Sally Kauffman Flinchbaugh
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Marin/North Bay
Peninsula/South Bay
North Peninsula Jewish Campus
800 Foster City Blvd
Foster City, CA 94404
(650) 378-2785/ Fax: (650) 378-2753
http://www.npjc.org
Contacts: Deborah Pinsky, Barbara Gereboff
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Peninsula JCC
Peninsula Jewish Community Center
800 Foster City Blvd.
Foster City, CA 94404
(650) 212-PJCC (7522) / Fax: (650) 378-2799
info@pjcc.org
http://www.pjcc.org
Executive director: Deborah Pinsky
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Public Affairs
A number of organizations champion Jewish interests and human rights in the wider community, offering opportunities for political and social activism. Participants serve on boards, staff programs and take an active role in supporting their goals.
AIPAC–American Israel Public Affairs Committee
Pacific Northwest Region
P.O. Box 207
San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 989-4140/ Fax: (415) 989-5202
sf_office@aipac.org
http://www.aipac.org
Northern California director: Zack Bodner
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Anti-Defamation League (ADL)
720 Market St., Ste. 800
San Francisco, CA 94102-2501
(415) 981-3500/ Fax: (415) 981-8933
San-Francisco@adl.org
http://www.adl.org
Regional director: Seth Brysk
Associate directors: Nancy Appel, Nina Grotch
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Bend the Arc: A Jewish Partnership for Justice (formerly Progressive Jewish Alliance)
S.F. Bay Area
(415) 248-0085
slubeck@bendthearc.us
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Jewish Community Relations Council
Jewish Community Relations Council SF
121 Steuart St., #301
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 957-1551
info@jcrc.org
http://www.jcrc.org
Executive director: Rabbi Doug Kahn
Associate executive director: Abby Michelson Porth
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By providing service locally, in Israel and throughout the world, Jews can put their energy and skills to work, making a difference in the lives of others. Some of the following have been added as a courtesy to our advertisers.
American Jewish World Service
San Francisco Bay Area
131 Steuart St., Suite 200
San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: (415) 593-3280
Fax: (415) 593-3290
ajwssanfrancisco@ajws.org
http://www.ajws.org
Executive director, San Francisco and Western region: Laura Talmus
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Business Leadership Council
Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties
Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin & Sonoma Counties
121 Steuart St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415)512-6423/ Fax: (415) 495-5986
BLC@sfjcf.org
http://www.jewishfed.org
Director: Jeanne Miller
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Women’s Philanthropy
Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties
121 Steuart St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 512-6236/ Fax: (415) 495-5986
women@sfjcf.org
http://www.jewishfed.org
Director: Corrine Levy
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Women’s Philanthropy Division
The Jewish Federation and The Jewish Community Foundation of the East Bay
300 Grand Ave.
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 318.6447 /Fax: (510) 839.3996
leeba@jfed.org
http://www.jfed.org
Development associate: Leeba Morse
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YAD–Young Adult Division
Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties
121 Steuart St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 512-6280/ Fax: (415) 495-5986
yad@sfjcf.org
http://www.jewishfed.org
Director: Alia Gorkin
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Holocaust & Tolerance
Taking an active role in keeping the memory and the lessons of the Holocaust alive, a number of Northern California organizations provide educational programs, and offer support to survivors and their families.
Alliance for the Study of the Holocaust and Genocide
Sonoma State University
1801 East Cotati Ave.
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 762-2995
alliance@sonoma.edu
President: Christyne Davidian
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Bay Area Hidden Children
(650) 328-2516/ (650) 326-1254
wolgelen@pacbell.net
Contacts: Jeannette Ringold, Jacques Wolgelenter
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Holocaust Memorial
Lincoln Park, Legion of Honor Drive
Mail to: 121 Steuart St., #301
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 957-1551/ Fax: (415) 979-0981
Contact: Rabbi Doug Kahn
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Holocaust Survivor Services
Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley
14855 Oka Rd., Ste. 202
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 357-7458/ (408) 357-7456/ Fax: (408) 551-0091
galinac@jfssv.org
http://www.jfssv.org
Coordinator: Galina Chyorny
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Holocaust Survivor Services
San Francisco
2150 Post St.
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 449-3823/ (415) 449-3865/ Fax: (415) 449-1229
sah@jfcs.org
http://www.jfcs.org
Contact: Brian Brown
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Holocaust Survivor Services
Jewish Family Children's Services of the East Bay
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JFCS Holocaust Center
JFCS Holocaust Center
2245 Post St.
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 449-3717/ Fax: (415) 449-3720
http://www.hcnc.org
Director of education: Morgan Blum
Director of library and archives: Judy Janec
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Yaldei HaShoah (Child Survivors of the Holocaust)
P.O. Box 60551
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 322-2843
Contact: Eva W. Maiden
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