Since its inception, Moishe House has always been engaged in Jewish work, but it has only been within the past five years that we have transitioned into a Jewish organization. And, it wasn’t until recently that I have begun to understand the transition we are making. It has made all the difference. Growing up, my…
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Philanthropy
Trailblazers
Philanthropist Carol Saal’s persistence helped save Palo Alto JCC
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Bay Area
Leadership changes coming at Urban Adamah
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Bay Area
Bay Area Jewish federations are consolidating. What happens next?
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Editorial
Big federation changes reflect the current reality in the Bay Area
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Bay Area
East Bay and S.F. federations consolidate operations
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Philanthropy
AJC to honor two superstars of S.F. Jewish community
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Trailblazers
One-time teacher Phyllis Cook found her calling in philanthropy
Part of Trailblazers, a series of profiles of Jewish men and women who build and sustain our Jewish community, supported by a generous donation from Carol…
Bay Area
Leadership transition at Jewish Vocational Service
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