In the Greater Community

44th San Francisco Jewish Film Festival
July 18-August 4, Various Locations Across the SF Bay Area

Check out the 44th San Francisco Jewish Film Festival, presented by the Jewish Film Institute! Take a look at this year's lineup of films, events, and conversations. The Jewish Film Institute champions bold films and filmmakers that expand and evolve the Jewish story for audiences everywhere. Their vision for this work is to create a more informed and empathetic world where these stories are made, watched, shared and treasured. LEARN MORE & PURCHASE TICKETS (Discount Code: JEWISHFILM44)

Club Z for Teens

Thousands of Jewish students have been under siege at their American universities. While they should have been writing papers or enjoying their families’ Passover Seders, Jewish students encountered vile Jew-hatred right outside of their dorm rooms. For years now, Club Z has been committed to creating a network of educated and articulate student leaders who advocate for themselves, Israel and the Jewish people. Club Z is one of the only lines of defense, preparing high school students for levels of Jew-hatred not seen since the Holocaust, and never before experienced to this degree in the U.S.

Club Z is now taking registrations for the 2024-2025 school year. Do you know any students who need our vital training? Who would benefit from a group of Jewish friends? Who need clarity about their Jewish heritage and their Jewish ties to the land of Israel? Given this flagrant Jew-hatred, we are confident that a Club Z education is more important than sports or AP classes. LEARN MORE

Meet the Moment — Israel/Palestine and American Jewish Life: Generational Divides and Future Directions
Mondays, 4:00-7:00 PM, Beginning Monday, August 26, Online

Fall 2024 “Meet the Moment” course — Israel/Palestine and American Jewish Life — examines American Jewish perspectives on Israel during the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Topics will include histories of Anti-Zionism and Zionism; generational trends, especially among today’s younger American Jewish Palestine solidarity activists; teaching multiple narratives on Israel/Palestine; Jewish responses to trauma since October 7; and how to have hard conversations inside and outside of Jewish institutions regarding this potentially volatile topic. This course is especially relevant for people working in Jewish institutions looking for meaningful ways to engage with Israel/Palestine in their communities. Learn from Dr. Oren Kroll-Zeldin this Fall. Class space is limited. Applications are due August 5. LEARN MORE & REGISTER

Yavneh Day School
For over 40 years Yavneh Day School of Los Gatos has been providing an unparalleled educational experience for children in Kindergarten-8th grade rooted in Jewish values and tradition. Take advantage of Yavneh's limited-time, $3,600 discount for new students, 25% off for professionals in the Jewish non-profit community, and new affordable tuition model. Schedule a tour and experience firsthand the warmth and excellence that define Yavneh. For more information, contact (408) 357-7524,  admissions@yavnehdayschool.org. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS & APPLY

The Millstone Scholars Program is Coming
to the East Bay & Palo Alto!
Program Begins in September 2024

This program is for 7th- and 8th-grade students in public and secular independent private schools in the East Bay and Palo Alto areas. It is a one-year Tikvah educational program focused on Jewish, Zionist and American ideas, and combines weekly in-person classes in hubs around North America with master Tikvah teachers. The program includes online electives with top students around the country. Also included are special events with high-level speakers. This is all in an effort of building a community of proud and informed Zionist students and parents. LEARN MORE & APPLY BY AUGUST 26

Hausner Jewish Day School | TK-8th Grade
Nurturing Curious Minds & Courageous Hearts
450 San Antonio Road, Palo Alto

Academic challenge meets Jewish values in a joyful community. Enrolling little learners now! Book your kindergarten tour today at hausnerschool.org/welcome.

Jewish Bay Stands With Israel - Events, Advocacy, Fundraising, Bring Them Home
Choose how to be active and support the cause. LEARN MORE about upcoming events.