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POLIN Museum: Opening the Bonds Gallery with Koret support
Warsaw’s POLIN Museum is working to complete a number of upgrades, including opening the new Bonds gallery, with Koret support
A lighter mood at Z3, as the focus turns to renewal and rebuilding
The Z3 Conference. held this year in Palo Alto, brought together thinkers, creatives, and policy makers to envision a bright future for the Jewish people.
Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival highlights independent international film
The Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival bring independent films to American audiences who might otherwise not be able to access them through a mix of in-person and streamed screenings.
Congregation Emanu-El: Grand Reopening
Congregation Emanu-El will host a grand reopening in September to mark the completion of an extensive renovation project.
Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School: Offering a holistic approach to Jewish education
Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School has begun an ambitious renovation that will add state of the art facilities to enhance its curriculum and foster a strong, vibrant Jewish community. We spoke with head of school Adam Eilath about his educational philosophy and how Wornick’s plans will help it remain a special and responsive place for children to learn and grow.
ICC: Hosting a Record-Breaking National Leadership Summit in Washington, DC
The Israel on Campus Coalition hosted a massive convening of stakeholders to build connections and inspire the next generation of pro-Israel advocates
Black and Jewish Americans Gather for Juneteenth Celebration
The JCCSF is one of many Jewish organizations that hosted a Juneteenth celebration this year, building solidarity and community in the Bay Area.
The Shoah Foundation’s global approach to Holocaust education: Teaching resilience through the arts
Koret has invested deeply in the USC Shoah Foundation to preserve and increase access to firsthand testimony from the Holocaust and other genocides. Their latest project, a digital book geared towards young readers, teaches empathy and understanding to combat discrimination and antisemitism.
Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life: Celebrating Jewish Arts and Bookfest
On May 4, 2025, the Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life swelled with energy as 300 people packed the building on Allston Way in Downtown Berkeley to learn from and engage with more than 30 artists, authors, and curators during the museum’s inaugural Jewish Arts & Bookfest
JCCSF: The Broken Seder, a post-October 7 art installation
On Friday, November 15, the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco brought over 200 people together in community to enjoy meaningful rituals, live music, and a tasty buffet dinner from Wise Sons.
Camp Tawonga: Celebrating 100 years of Natural Beauty, Self-Discovery, and Community
This March, Camp Tawonga will celebrate a remarkable 100 year anniversary! Camp Tawonga (Tawonga) has long served as a leader in Jewish summer camps, fostering deep connections to Judaism, Jewish community, and nature for its campers, families, and community members who participate in programming.
Jewish Film Institute: the Bay Area premiere of “Among Neighbors”
The Bay Area Premiere of Yoav Potash’s timely documentary Among Neighbors took place on Tuesday, February 18 in San Francisco.