Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund

Join us in extending a warm welcome to our new team member — Nancy Appel, Director of Community Partnerships and Grantmaking, Antisemitism and Advocacy! #JewishBayArea #NewHire #Welcome

This week, Federation President and CEO Joy Sisisky had the privilege of meeting with San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie and key leaders from major Jewish institutions and synagogues across the city. Their discussion centered on pressing community concerns, including combating antisemitism and strengthening security. Joy shared insights and reaffirmed the Federation’s dedication to building a safer, more united community. Learn more about the Federation's Community Security Program: https://ow.ly/aon850Vic2k

Mazel tov to the outstanding Jewish volunteer leaders selected for the SF Bay Area 25 cohort of the Wexner Heritage Program! We’re thrilled to take part in supporting these transformative change makers in their growth!

?? Where does your Federation donation go? What impact does it make? In times of crisis, every dollar counts — and thanks to the unified Federation system, your support goes further. Federations don’t just respond to emergencies; we build the infrastructure that makes rapid, effective action possible. ?? Read more about your donations at work: https://ow.ly/pm0k50Vbfa5

Applications are open for the 2025-2026 Federation College Scholarships Program, available to full-time students. As Or Hameiri, a past scholarship recipient, put it, "Just apply. Your story matters. There are people who genuinely want to help you succeed. Don’t hesitate — this program can change your life." Read Or’s Story: https://ow.ly/K3oq50V6r0b

With support from Yanabia, a Federation grantee, and implementation by Desert Stars, empty shipping containers were transformed into underground shelters — offering safety in areas where none existed before. This is what a shared society looks like — communities working together to protect one another. ?? Read more about this inspiring initiative here: https://ow.ly/vpu750V9Umj

The Jewish Community Federation’s Professional Advisors Network (PAN) recently reconvened at the Federation offices for the first time in three years. Leading the Tax and Estate Planning Seminar, Professor Samuel A. Donaldson captivated the audience with his witty and insightful updates on recent tax developments.? Read more: https://ow.ly/AvGI50V7b3y

As we close out #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re spotlighting Peaches Patties, a beloved Jamaican food business owned by Shani Jones and Yeheyis Bedada. Peaches Patties has grown from a home kitchen to a commercial space at La Cocina - Nonprofit Kitchen Incubator , a key partner of Pacific Community Ventures (PCV) in the Bay Area. ?? Federation donors are helping fuel this impact! Donor-advised fundholders have loaned $967K+ PCV from their DAFs, helping small businesses like Peaches Patties thrive. Learn more about impact investing: https://ow.ly/zBwF50V7a80

The Judith Chapman Memorial Women’s Leadership Award honors women who serve as role models in the Bay Area Jewish community by demonstrating significant and sustained volunteer leadership, placing a high value on their Jewish identity, modeling the importance of tzedakah (taking care of people in need), being deeply connected to the Federation, and more. Nominate today! https://ow.ly/fip350UTIC9

Fight antisemitism and amplify your impact with our powerful new tool. By pooling capital from Federation donor-advised funds (DAFs), our Collective Impact Portfolios support a range of organizations working to combat the alarming rise in antisemitism. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fpcxXq