Events and Celebrations
We bring hospital patients, families, and staff together with the wider community to welcome Shabbat and celebrate Jewish holidays. See below and be sure to check back for the latest information.
Past Events
JFCS’ Passover Celebration—Our Festival of Freedom
Join us as we celebrate this ancient story and experience its power to reveal freedom and hope, even in new times of uncertainty. Watch the video >
Spreading the Healing Light of Hanukkah
Join us for our annual Hanukkah Zoom celebration! Together, we will explore how spreading the light of Hanukkah can strengthen us. Through stories, teachings, songs, and even humor, let us experience the power of Hanukkah to inspire hope and healing. Watch the video >
Celebrate Sukkot! A Harvest of Healing and Thanksgiving
Visit Stanford Medicine’s Sukkah, located at the 300 Pasteur Fountain, Oct 16 – 23. Stop by to enjoy the shade, discover the relationship of this holiday to health and healing, and add your wishes for healing to our prayer chains. On weekdays, 11:30am to 1:00pm, enjoy a light snack and an opportunity to wave the lulav and etrog.
JFCS’ High Holidays Celebration—Sounding the Shofar: Hope is a Decision for the New Year
Join us for a special gathering of our annual High Holidays celebration as we prepare for the Jewish New Year. In these intense and complex times, let us discover how the sounds of the shofar can evoke hope for our coming year. Watch the video >
JFCS’ Passover Celebration—Finding Our Way
How is this Passover different from all others?
Join us as we celebrate this ancient story and experience its power to reveal freedom and hope during these uncertain times. Watch the video >
To learn more about Jewish Chaplaincy Services, upcoming events and volunteer opportunities, contact Dana Doctorow, Program Coordinator, at [email protected] or 650-723-3808.
