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Every Tuesday at 1pm, you’ll find Tzippi poised at her computer, ready to help Holocaust survivors participate in Café by the Bay. The Café meets regularly in San Francisco and Marin and on the Peninsula to enjoy art, music, speakers, discussions, and celebrations.
Sylvia and Luba, both Holocaust survivors, celebrate Hanukkah with Tzippi, a long-time JFCS volunteer.
Tzippi is one of 30 volunteers who help with everything from planning gatherings to providing technical support for survivors who join virtually. Each volunteer is paired with a “friend”—a survivor with whom they form a close relationship.
Tzippi’s commitment to the group shines in the relationship she’s built with Rebecca, the 96-year-old “friend” she’s been working with for two years. Tzippi checks in regularly to see how Rebecca is doing and offers whatever support she needs.
We are grateful to Tzippi and all our volunteers whose incredible energy makes Café a special place for survivors!
Survivors Tamara (second generation), Sonia, and Lydia enjoying a recent Café by the Bay event on the Peninsula.
Beatrice, JFCS volunteer, and Ben, 92-year-old survivor