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Good Day JFS! 2026

Good Day JFS! 2026 was our most successful fundraising event ever, helping strengthen support for the individuals and families who rely on JFS Silicon Valley services. It was truly a remarkable day that brought our community together.

Check out our Good Day JFS! video highlighting how JFS Silicon Valley impacts the lives of Holocaust Survivors, older adults and caregivers, refugees, and vulnerable individuals and families. Together, we can continue to welcome the stranger, repair the world, and treat others with dignity and respect.

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CEO's Corner - May

Susan Frazer, CEO Dear Friends, I’m still carrying the energy of Good Day JFS, and I am incredibly grateful to our donors, the JFS team, board members, and community members for making it a memorable day. We had 500 guests at the luncheon, united by a shared commitment to our Jewish values: repairing the world, welcoming the stranger, and respect and dignity for every person. I’m thrilled to share that thanks to the tremendous generosity of our community, we exceeded our goal

May 12

In Conversation with Sheryl Sandberg

It was our honor to welcome Sheryl Sandberg to Good Day JFS! for a conversation with award-winning journalist and NBC Bay Area reporter Scott Budman. During the discussion, Sheryl spoke candidly about resilience through both personal loss and the pressures of leadership, while also sharing her perspective on her Jewish identity and the challenges many Jewish individuals and families face today. As she reflected on the impact of October 7th, Sheryl spoke about a generation of

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May 12

Volunteering, Demystified: Friendly Visitors & Shabbat Leaders

Many people think volunteering takes more time, experience, or expertise than they have. The reality is often much simpler and more rewarding. At JFS, our volunteers play an important role in creating connections. Visiting an older adult as a Friendly Visitor or helping to lead Shabbat services at local senior communities creates a sense of belonging and joy. And the impact goes both ways. Volunteers say the experience is deeply fulfilling, shaped by shared stories and new f

Apr 10

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Since 1978, JFS Silicon Valley has been restoring hope and transforming lives of families, seniors and refugees in Santa Clara County and the greater Bay Area. Our staff of seasoned professionals are experts in their respective fields and provide programs and services to the individuals and families without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, sexual or gender orientation or ability to pay.

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