Video Gallery

Welcome to the JFCS video gallery. Please view our featured videos below or browse all of our videos by category.

All Together Now

Historic challenges demand historic action. Together, we can transform the lives of children, teens, and families.

How to Build Community (and Get Married)

Amanda and Ben fell in love while volunteering with JFCS. As their wedding approaches, they are focused on community, braving the pandemic to make sure that no one is forgotten.

Caring for Community: Marci and Sonja’s Story

How our incredible volunteers, like Marci Dollinger of Marin County, are coming together to make sure that Holocaust survivors and local seniors have food, connection, and love during the pandemic.

Standing Up to Hate

As the movement against racism and injustice builds, JFCS' Holocaust Center continues our commitment to fighting discrimination, hatred, and antisemitism. See how the next generation is inspired to stand up against hate.

Acts of Community and Courage

Thousands of isolated seniors, people with disabilities, and struggling families are receiving emergency assistance thanks to our heroic volunteers, donors, and community partners.

Always Here For You

JFCS has been here for our community through our most challenging times since 1850. As first responders to the COVID-19 outbreak, we are here for you now more than ever.

170 Years and Still Pioneering!

Founded during the Gold Rush, JFCS’ story mirrors the epic story of the Bay Area. From a group of 13 poor Jewish immigrants, JFCS has grown into one of the largest family service institutions in the nation.

JFCS’ YouthFirst

JFCS’ YouthFirst offers a wealth of opportunities for Bay Area teens to develop leadership skills, make friends, and give back to the community. Hear what these teens have to say about their YouthFirst experience.

Pioneers and Founders of JFCS on the Peninsula

Honorees of the JFCS Peninsula Pioneers and Founders Luncheon reflect on the journey of launching JFCS on the Peninsula. They share the story of its impact and celebrate the future of the JFCS Center for Children and Youth.

Emigre Community—18 years of Inspiration, Connection, and Giving Back

After facing persecution, tens of thousands of Emigres from the former Soviet Union came to rebuild their lives in the Bay Area. JFCS has helped pave the way for Emigre families and the Emigre community is giving back.

Friends and Family Fammy 2018 Prelude

Enjoy the little things in life because one day you'll look back and realize they were the big things.

Adoption Connection: A Birth Mother’s Story

When Alicia found out she was pregnant, she was relieved to learn about open adoption from JFCS' Adoption Connection. Watch Alicia's story about how she chose her son's parents and how her open adoption has shaped her life.

Ruth’s Story

Ruth was 96 when her husband died, and she was left totally alone. Watch and see how you can help seniors like her.

Beating the Odds with Home Care

After battling disease and major surgery, Max is beating the odds and living independently at home, with the help and companionship of his beloved caregiver from JFCS' Seniors At Home.

Barak & Massimo

Modern families come together in amazing ways. This is the tale of a perfect match. With the loving support of JFCS’ Adoption Connection program, Barak and Massimo are building their growing family through adoption.

JFCS Shupin Community

The Gary Shupin Independent Living Community includes a residential community in San Francisco, skills training, a community of peers, and a social club for residents and non-residents alike.

Three Stories from Parents Place

Learn about just a few of the amazing transformations that have happened when parents and their kids come to Parents Place for help.

Video Categories

Jewish Heritage

Holocaust Survivor

Yom HaShoah Commemoration 2021

Recording of livestream event on evening of April 7, 2021. Includes a virtual reading of the names and community yizkor service featuring a special conversation between guest scholar Dr. Deborah Lipstadt and Dr. Anita Friedman.

Still in This Together

In the year since this pandemic crisis began, our community has banded together in incredible ways. Over 120,000 people have found help from JFCS with food, in-home care, no-interest loans and grants, mental health services, parenting guidance, grief support, and more.

The Healing Light of Hanukkah

We're happy to share a recording of this Dec 16, 2020 community event, so that you can view it again or share it with loved ones.

An Insider's Conversation: Natan Sharansky with Dr. Anita Friedman

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear Sharansky reflect on his life’s quest to unite the Jewish people.

Joshua's Story

Joshua Cardenas honed his leadership skills through JFCS' YouthFirst. After graduating college and moving to Washington DC with financial aid from JFCS, Josh went on to hold a staff position in the office of Vice President Kamala Harris.

How to Find Happiness in Uncertain Times: Advice from Dr. Vivek Murthy

Watch this clip of Dr. Murthy sharing his thoughts with JFCS executive director, Dr. Anita Friedman, in this recent conversation on the healing power of human connection.

The Jewish People: Past, Present, and Future

Watch the live recording of a community conversation with Yossi Klein Halevi, Senior Fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem and Dr. Anita Friedman, JFCS Executive Director.

Caring for Community: Marci and Sonja’s Story

How our incredible volunteers, like Marci Dollinger of Marin County, are coming together to make sure that Holocaust survivors and local seniors have food, connection, and love during the pandemic.

Sounding the Shofar: A New Path Forward

We're happy to share a recording of this community event, so that you can view it again or share it with loved ones.

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