Editorial
Big federation changes reflect the current reality in the Bay Area
A dramatic shift in our Jewish communal landscape has been announced this week: The Jewish Federation of the East Bay and its Jewish Community Foundation…
Bay Area
East Bay and S.F. federations consolidate operations
After more than a century of service in Alameda, Contra Costa, Napa and Solano counties, the Jewish Federation of the East Bay will dissolve on July 1,…
Philanthropy
AJC to honor two superstars of S.F. Jewish community
Purely by coincidence, this year’s AJC Distinguished Civic Leadership Award winners happen to be named Moses and Aaron. Ring a bell? Biblical namesakes…
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
Abby Snay, CEO of Jewish Vocational Service, will be stepping down next year after nearly three decades of leading the San Francisco job-training…
Local Voice
Our community's harassment problem
This piece first appeared in Jewish Currents. Jewish communal institutions and nonprofits have a well-documented donor problem: A small group of older,…
Trailblazers
Bernard Osher: tirelessly working for good
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…
Philanthropy
Judaism and journalism at heart of Craigslist founder’s philanthropy
Despite his legendary status, Craig Newmark is able to walk San Francisco’s streets and ride public transit openly — few people recognize the founder of…
Editorial
BimBam’s closure is a loss for all of us
Sometimes worthy enterprises, from both the nonprofit and the corporate worlds, do not survive over the long haul. That’s always a pity. But when a Jewish…