News & Impact

When David Kremer was asked to join the JFCS Board of Directors he knew the time was right to increase his level of engagement, saying, “I’m finding it very rewarding and I’m working hard at it, too.” David works hard at a lot of things—he is a Senior Partner and Head of the Commercial Real Estate Practice at the law firm, Shartsis Friese, LLP. The San Franciscan is also an avid sculler and on most weekends you’ll find him out rowing on the Bay. David is an energetic “do-er” whose kindness, generosity, and creative problem solving have made him a… Read More

For over 25 years Dick Segal has played an important role in making sure JFCS’ financial future remains bright. He served on the JFCS Board of Directors until June 2018 and has held roles as the JFCS Board Treasurer, the Chair of JFCS’ Finance Committee, and a member of the Investment Subcommittee. By day Dick is a Senior Vice President at a global investment company, where he specializes in consulting for individuals and small businesses. Dick and his wife, Dorothy, have a long relationship and enduring commitment to JFCS and he says, “I’m honored to be a part of something… Read More

Nine years ago Scott Kay and his wife were very busy juggling the demands of two toddlers and two careers. Yet they also felt that the time was right to start giving back. Scott says, “We were looking for a meaningful way to share our good fortune, and the mission of JFCS struck a deep chord. JFCS was doing everything that we believe in.” Since then, Scott has shined as an enthusiastic JFCS leader and passionate advocate of the agency’s mission. Professionally, Scott is the Chief Investment Officer and Founder of Asymmetry Capital Management, an asset management corporation. Besides being… Read More

Ronald Kahn has been an incredible JFCS supporter and advocate for almost a quarter-century. As the founding volunteer chair of JFCS’ Investment Subcommittee, Ron has been instrumental in creating a system of thoughtful oversight to ensure that JFCS’ endowment fund is professionally monitored and wisely invested. Ron is currently Managing Director and Global Head of Scientific Equity Research at BlackRock, the world’s largest investment manager. As one of this country’s experts on quantitative investing, Ron has authored groundbreaking books and articles on the subject. He also teaches financial engineering at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business. Ron is an exemplary… Read More

Luba Troyanovsky is a proud San Franciscan and an active, highly respected community leader. She has served JFCS for more than 17 years and is currently a Vice President of the JFCS Board of Directors. Luba has been instrumental in developing the local Russian-speaking Jewish community and has contributed greatly to creation of the amazing Annual Emigre Community Gala that raises major funds for people in need in the Bay Area and in Israel. She says, “I always tell people that your community is only as strong as your weakest link. By helping the weakest and neediest in our community,… Read More

When Zoe Schwartz first learned about JFCS she knew she had found the right place to devote her time and energy. Zoe has served as a JFCS Board Member for five years; she is part of JFCS’ Sonoma County Leadership Team, the Palliative Care Taskforce, and the Public Issues Committee. Her passion and enthusiasm for JFCS never waivers and she says, “JFCS is the preeminent human services organization in the Bay Area. I talk about the programs and the people it serves A LOT!” Have you always been involved in the Jewish Community? I’m not affiliated with a synagogue nor… Read More