Hanukkah Events: Volunteer Events & Holiday Celebrations

All Regions Times Vary

December 9, 2019 to December 16, 2019

Help seniors, people with disabilities, and families in need feel the joy of Hanukkah.

Each year, caring volunteers gather to assemble and deliver holiday bags filled with festive food and goodies for hundreds of JFCS clients.

A mitzvah that parents and children can do together!

Children of all ages enjoy coloring, activities, and games as well as a meaningful opportunity to participate in brightening the holidays for those in need. Whether decorating or stuffing bags at an assembly event, or joining parents in hand delivering gifts to clients in need, there is fun and learning for toddlers to teens.

Join us for this volunteer tradition in which the entire family can participate (unless age-group otherwise noted.)

Times and locations:

Contact the following individuals at the location nearest you to RSVP and for more information about Hanukkah assembly and delivery dates:

Palo Alto:

Assembly: Sun., December 15, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
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Delivery: Mon., December 16, 12:00 – 4:00 pm
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San Francisco:

Holiday Bag Assembly: Mon., December 9, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Smoozing, noshing, celebrating “Russian” style!
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Hanukkah Party with Babushki and Dedushki, Fri., December 13, 6:00  – 7:30 pm
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Holiday Bag Delivery: Sun., Dec. 15, 10:00 – 11:30 am
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RJen Family Hanukkah party with JFCS, Sun., Dec. 15, 10:30 am – 1:00 pm
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San Mateo:

Assembly: Thu., December 12, 4:00 – 6:00 pm
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Delivery: Fri.,  December 13, 12:00 – 4:00 pm
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San Rafael:

Assembly: Sun., December 15, 2:00 – 4:00 pm
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Delivery: Pick up bags on Mon, December 16, 1:00 – 4:00 pm
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Mar
10
8:15 – 9:45pm (PST)
A free, weekly evening session open to anyone caring for a family member with dementia or memory loss.
Mar
11
1:00 – 3:00 pm (PDT)
Join us at Ruth’s Table, an arts non-profit, for Spirit Boat Making with instructor Jennifer Ewing. Memory Cafe is for people experiencing mild to moderate memory loss and their caregivers.
Mar
11
7:00 – 8:30 pm (PDT)
JFCS’ Center for Children and Youth’s Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist describes the latest research underlying treatment options. For parents of elementary school aged children.
Mar
13
11:00 am – 1:00pm (PST)
Balancing work and family while caring for an aging adult with memory loss can be difficult. Share your experiences and challenges while receiving emotional support, information, and resources.
Mar
13
1:00 – 2:00pm (PDT)
Learn how to redirect your teen towards something positive and boost their confidence! For parents of middle and high school aged kids.
Mar
16
1:00 – 2:30pm (PDT)
Join us for Mitzvah Makers, an afternoon filled with community, hands-on service, and plenty of fun! For families with kids ages 5 – 10.
Mar
23
11:30am – 3:00pm (PDT)
Join us for this monthly opportunity to savor delicious food, enjoy live music, and experience JFCS’ vibrant assisted living community at Rhoda Goldman Plaza. Featuring the Marlina Teich Jazz Trio.