Rosh Hashanah Bag Assembly & Delivery Events

All Regions Times/Dates Vary By Region

September 13, 2019 to September 22, 2019

Create a Sweet New Year for All!

Each year, caring volunteers gather to assemble and deliver holiday bags filled with festive food and goodies for hundreds of JFCS clients.

A Mitzvah for the Whole Family!

Children of all ages enjoy coloring, activities, and games as well as a meaningful opportunity to participate in brightening the holidays for those in need. Whether decorating or stuffing bags at an assembly event, or joining parents in hand delivering gifts to clients in need, there is fun and learning for toddlers to teens.

Join us for this volunteer tradition in which the entire family can participate (unless age-group otherwise noted.)

In San Francisco:

Family Shabbat and Bag Assembly: Fri., Sep. 13, 2019; 4:00 ‒ 6:00 pm  RSVP ONLINE >

Young Professionals Bag Assembly: Tue, Sep 17, 2019; 6:30 – 8:30 pm  RSVP ONLINE >

Delivery Time: Sun., Sep. 22, 2019; 10:00 am ‒ 11:30 am (this event is great for families and people of all ages!) RSVP ONLINE >

Contact: Samantha Kahn, 415-449-3812; [email protected] 

In Palo Alto:

Assembly: Mon., Sep. 16, 2019; 4:00 ‒ 6:00 pm  RSVP ONLINE >

Delivery: Pick up bags for delivery during the week of September 16! Contact Miriam Markowitz to arrange your pick up: 415-449-3824, [email protected].

In San Mateo:

Assembly: Sun., Sep. 15, 2019; 1:00 ‒ 3:00 pm  RSVP ONLINE >

Delivery: Pick up bags for delivery during the week of September 16! Contact Miriam Markowitz to arrange your pick up: 415-449-3824, [email protected].

In San Rafael:

Assembly: Sun., Sep. 15, 2019; 2:00 ‒ 4:00 pm  RSVP ONLINE >

Delivery: Mon., Sep. 16, 2019; 1:00 ‒ 4:00 pm  RSVP ONLINE >

Contact: Dorit Israel, 415-419-3661, [email protected]

 

*Consider a “Chai” donation ($18) to help us fill a bag of holiday treats, or $36 for two!—Designate your gift to the Food Bank. Donate now >

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