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J Weekly The horrors of the Holocaust are seared into the collective Jewish consciousness. For those old enough to have lived through the war, it is part of their personal memory. For younger American Jews, it remains a defining factor in their Jewish identity, as poll after poll reveals. That will not necessarily be so for future generations, as the narrative of the Nazi genocide moves into the pages of history books. Certainly the best way to ensure that the story remains vital is to hear it told by those who lived through it — the survivors themselves. That includes… Read More

The Righteous Among the Nations Award Will Be Presented by the State of Israel as Part of the Yom HaShoah Ceremony For Immediate Release: Thursday, April 21, 2016 (San Francisco, CA) – Community members are invited to observe Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, on Sunday, May 1 at the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco. This year’s observance, titled Out of the Shadows: Rediscovering Artists, Musicians, and Poets, will include performances, workshops, and a Memorial Ceremony focusing on the young artists, musicians, and scholars whose lives were cut short because of the Holocaust. During the Memorial Ceremony there will be… Read More

Nine years ago Scott Kay and his wife were very busy juggling the demands of two toddlers and two careers. Yet they also felt that the time was right to start giving back. Scott says, “We were looking for a meaningful way to share our good fortune, and the mission of JFCS struck a deep chord. JFCS was doing everything that we believe in.” Since then, Scott has shined as an enthusiastic JFCS leader and passionate advocate of the agency’s mission. Professionally, Scott is the Chief Investment Officer and Founder of Asymmetry Capital Management, an asset management corporation. Besides being… Read More

Ronald Kahn has been an incredible JFCS supporter and advocate for almost a quarter-century. As the founding volunteer chair of JFCS’ Investment Subcommittee, Ron has been instrumental in creating a system of thoughtful oversight to ensure that JFCS’ endowment fund is professionally monitored and wisely invested. Ron is currently Managing Director and Global Head of Scientific Equity Research at BlackRock, the world’s largest investment manager. As one of this country’s experts on quantitative investing, Ron has authored groundbreaking books and articles on the subject. He also teaches financial engineering at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business. Ron is an exemplary… Read More

Services for individuals with disabilities are not always easy to find and while some organizations are reducing their services, JFCS offers one of the most comprehensive programs for individuals with disabilities and their families in Northern California. The determined young woman, Nona Miloslavsky, is living out her dreams while getting the support she needs to thrive. She was recently honored at JFCS’ Fammy Awards Gala. Nona Miloslavsky is a spirited and determined young woman who has benefited from JFCS’ People with Disabilities Program. When Nona was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder at age six, her parents knew that… Read More

Luba Troyanovsky is a proud San Franciscan and an active, highly respected community leader. She has served JFCS for more than 17 years and is currently a Vice President of the JFCS Board of Directors. Luba has been instrumental in developing the local Russian-speaking Jewish community and has contributed greatly to creation of the amazing Annual Emigre Community Gala that raises major funds for people in need in the Bay Area and in Israel. She says, “I always tell people that your community is only as strong as your weakest link. By helping the weakest and neediest in our community,… Read More