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Annual Report—the year’s accomplishments and outcomes that you make possible. You’ll also find our financial report here and our thanks to our members.

Annual Report 2023 – 2024

Generations—this twice-yearly publication honors those who have joined JFCS in building a strong legacy for future generations by supporting our Endowment Fund. It provides stories about the impact of our work and practical information about JFCS’ full range of planned giving opportunities.

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Rywka’s Diary: The Writings of a Jewish Girl from the Lodz Ghetto was first published by the JFCS Holocaust Center in 2014. It has now been translated and published in 15 countries around the world. Buy It Here.

Centuries of Pioneering was published by JFCS in 2010 in celebration of our 160th anniversary. The book tells the story of the Jewish people in the Bay Area and our work to help others since 1850. Cost: $24.99 plus sales tax and shipping. To order your copy call 415-449-1256.

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A Caring Group of Friends Bands Together to Help Those in Need

What do Zoe Schwartz, Marsha Jacobs, Lynn Ganz, Miriam Sparrow, Ellen Mundell, Marlene Stein, and Bonnie Lasky all have in common? The dynamic septet are part of the Sonoma Leadership Council, a JFCS affiliate group that has come together to support JFCS’ outstanding services. “JFCS is like my f...

A Childhood of Loss Fuels a Giving Opportunity

When the San Francisco section of the National Council of Jewish Women helped establish an educational scholarship at JFCS benefiting single parents in need, it held particular resonance for NCJW Board member Linda Kurtz, who partnered with the Council to bring the scholarship to fruition. “My fat...

A Father’s Love Lives on—and Young People Succeed

Anita and Ronald z’l Wornick sat for this interview in 2014. May his memory be for a blessing. Over many years, Ronald and Anita Wornick have touched the worlds of art, medical research, education, and Jewish philanthropy through gifts that have made a difference in the lives of many. But few of t...

JFCS Executive Director Dr. Anita Friedman Named 2025 Honorary Fellow of the Israel Museum in Jerusalem

This recognition reflects Dr. Friedman’s decades of visionary leadership, her unwavering commitment to human dignity, and her lifelong dedication to strengthening Jewish peoplehood and community around the world. Under her guidance, JFCS has become an internationally respected leader in delivering...

JFCS is One of the Best Ways I Could Give Back to My Community

JFCS changes lives every day—and we couldn’t do it without the help of our volunteers. From providing companionship to isolated seniors to ensuring people in need have access to nutritious meals, volunteers are essential to every aspect of our work. During Volunteer Appreciation Month, we’re...

JFCS Has Given Our Family the Opportunity to Put Our Jewish Values Into Action

Celebrating JFCS Volunteers in Pictures

Across all the regions JFCS serves, volunteers play a vital role in advancing the organization’s mission to care for the community. Their time, energy, and compassion make meaningful work possible, and their impact is felt every day. April is Global Volunteer Appreciation Month—a time to recogni...

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