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Naomi Salowe This August, we're honored to feature Naomi Salowe, a dedicated member of the JFS family for over a decade. Introduced to our agency by a friend, Naomi quickly felt at home here, naturally continuing a rich family tradition of community involvement. "The moment I walked into the agency, I felt so welcomed by the friendly people that I immediately knew I wanted to be involved." she recalls. For Naomi, giving to JFS is a heartfelt extension of her family's deep roo

We're filled with immense gratitude for the overwhelming success of our 10 th  Annual Equipped to Learn back-to-school program. Thanks to your incredible generosity and support, we've been able to make a significant impact on the lives of students and adult learners in our community. This year, your contributions helped us assemble 194 backpacks  across all ages, meeting the needs of 166 requests , which included 56 adult learners ! The sight of these fully stocked backpacks,

As we head into the summer months, our Equipped to Learn Backpack Drive  (ETL) is in full swing, and we’d like to take a moment to recognize two of our longtime volunteer  duo,  Bonnie Slavitt and her granddaughter Zoey Drew , who have worked on this project together for the past 10 years, since the very beginning of it. Bonnie has been a dedicated part of Silicon Valley’s Jewish community for over 50 years, serving both professionally and as a volunteer. When she first heard

Susan Frazer, CEO While summer often brings a sense of ease, this year it arrives alongside growing hardship. Federal cuts to SNAP, Medicaid, and food bank funding are already taking a toll—leaving families without enough food, older adults at risk of losing essential care, and legal immigrants more vulnerable than ever. At JFS, we’re putting our impact into action by stepping in where these vital supports have been pulled away. We’re filling the gap left by food assistance c

Equipped to Learn Back-to-School Drive is running this June and July Continuing a tradition JFS Silicon Valley has proudly upheld since 2015, the Equipped to Learn (ETL) Back-to-School Drive returns this June.  This community-wide effort brings together staff, volunteers, and partners to support our school-age clients and adult learners by collecting backpacks, school supplies, and gift cards for clothes and shoes. This year’s drive runs from June 24 to July 13, aiming to sup

Susan Frazer, JFS Silicon Valley’s CEO, receiving the Helper Awards from Supervisor Susan Ellenberg and Azita Eshagh, JFS Silicon Valley’s Director of Refugee Services Recognition for our work at JFS Silicon Valley comes in many welcome forms, such as the gratitude of a client, the donations that sustain our efforts, and much more.  The commendation from the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, the Special Congressional Commendation, and the Trolley Trophy for Helpers 202

The JPAC Summit was held in Sacramento, CA, in early May The Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California’s (JPAC) signature annual event, the JPAC Summit, took place on May 5 and 6 at the California State Capitol, bringing together Jewish community leaders, advocates, and lawmakers for two days of education, discussion, and direct advocacy.  The Summit serves as a powerful platform to raise awareness and advance legislation on issues that impact the Jewish community and the

Bay Area among leading initial stops for people fleeing persecution Edith and her three children relax at their home in Morgan Hill on Tuesday. She immigrated to the U.S. from Iran in 2009. DAI SUGANO — BAY AREA NEWS GROUP  The Mercury News  BY JOVI DAI JDAI@BAYAREANEWSGROUP.COM Facing persecution in their native country for their Christian faith, Edith and her familyfound asylum in the United States in 2009. As refugees, they received support throughout the process from Jewi