Peninsula Newborn Playgroup: 0 to 9 months
Join JFCS’ Jewish Baby Network in connecting with your baby through interactive Jewish rituals and everyday play while sharing the joys and oys of being a new parent.… Read More
15th Annual Peninsula Private Elementary School Fair
A unique opportunity to engage in person outdoors with more than 30 schools located on the Peninsula. For parents of preschool and elementary aged children. $15.… Read More
JFCS: Centuries of Pioneering
JFCS published the “Centuries of Pioneering” book in 2010. It tells the story of the Jewish people in the Bay Area and their work to help others since 1850.
The year 1850 is significant for the Bay Area. California became a state, San Francisco was incorporated, and one of the oldest social service agencies in the country—now known as Jewish Family and Children’s Services of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin, and Sonoma Counties (JFCS)—was established by a group of Bavarian Jews who had immigrated to San Francisco at the time of the California Gold Rush.
This exciting time in history… Read More
Harvey Schloss z’l
A community leader for more than a quarter century, Harvey Schloss z’l devoted himself to strengthening children and families and the organizations that serve them. Harvey’s extraordinary work sets the example for meaningful volunteer service and purposeful philanthropy.… Read More
And we are off…
After 20 hours of travel and a quick stop over in London we have arrived to Berlin! After crossing the international date line we entertained ourselves with games of ninja and airport yoga and snacked on fish and chips while passing the time in Heathrow.
Yvonne shares with us some of her first impressions:
So, today was the flight….10 hours is a doozy, but the time went by fast due to all our adventures. For dinner we had our introduction to a kosher airlines meal which meant somehow nearly all our food came out frozen, but who after all doesn’t… Read More