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In the Greater Community

In the Greater Community

Note: The items below are NOT in date order.

AUGUST

Back to School Night: A Jewish Family Resource Event
Wednesday, August 27, 6:00 PM,
Addison-Penzak JCC, Los Gatos

As the new school year approaches, you are invited to join JCRC Bay Area, along with Bay Area Jewish Coalition, StandWithUs, and Jewish Silicon Valley, for a special Back to School Resource Night. This community gathering will bring together parents, students, and community organizations to share tools, strategies, and resources that empower Jewish families to start the year with confidence. Speakers will explore ways to strengthen Jewish identity, address challenges in our schools, and foster a supportive network for students navigating today’s K-12 environment. Speakers will offer insights on tackling antisemitism on campus and empowering students to speak up, and will provide practical steps for parents, educators, and community members to get more engaged. REGISTER

Shabbat Picnic Dinner
Friday, August 22, 5:15 PM
Congregation Beth Jacob, Redwood City
Event by Jewish Baby Network and Beth Jacob
REGISTER

Camp Tawonga Family Camp With Jewish Baby Network
September 4-7, Camp Tawonga, Yosemite National Park
JBN is excited to be joining Camp Tawonga. JBN's Jen Altman will be on staff that weekend at camp, and our JBN families will receive a discount of $50 per person if they are new to Tawonga. REGISTER

Blood Drive
Sunday, August 31, Congregation Etz Chayim, 4161 Alma Street, Palo Alto

Pikuach nefesh, saving a life, takes precedence over all other laws in the Torah. Our neighboring congregation, Etz Chayim, is sponsoring a blood drive. Please support them in this act of pikuach nefesh. Register and make an appointment.

OFJCC Presents The Great Get Together:
A Community Celebration With Music, Fun, and Family Vibes
Sunday, August 24, 3:00-5:00 PM, OFJCC, Palo Alto

Save your spot for the Great Get Together—a free community celebration! Enjoy the exhilarating beats of DRUMMM, the dynamic moves of Fantasy Dance and the swinging sounds of Big Band Jazz led by Jeff Sanford. Kids can dive into crafts, bounce on inflatables, swirl through bubbles, jump ropes, hula hoops and sparkle with glitter tattoos. Plus, don’t miss Hebrew story time with Tal Hagar for our Hebrew speaking guests. Meet new friends, reconnect with neighbors, and hear a welcome from OFJCC President and CEO, Zack Bodner. Come for the incredible talent, stay for all the exciting activities! SIGN UP

 

SEPTEMBER

JFCS Presents Mitzvah Makers: Fill Holiday Bags for a Sweet New Year —
Perfect for families with kids ages 5-10 
Sunday, September 7, 1:00 – 2:30 PM, in Person, Palo Alto (register for location details)

Looking for a meaningful way to welcome the Jewish New Year with your kids that’s both fun and purposeful? As Rosh Hashanah approaches, join other Jewish families for a group mitzvah project, filling holiday bags with treats and warm wishes for needy families and seniors across the Bay Area. It’s a beautiful way to teach children the Jewish value of Gemilut Chasadim (acts of loving-kindness), while showing them how they can help make the New Year sweeter for others through small, thoughtful actions — and feel part of a caring Jewish community. REGISTER

Divorce & Discovery Retreat
October 23-26, 2025
Camp Tawonga is proud to offer a long weekend of immersive Jewish healing, community building and self-discovery for those going through divorce, in the stunning beauty of the Sierra Mountains. Traverse one of life’s great challenges with the support and guidance of Jewish ritual, wisdom and community. REGISTER

Thu, August 21 2025 27 Av 5785