|
| Counseling & Support | Disability Services | Émigré Services | Family Service Agencies | Grants & Financial Aid | Health, Healing & Medical | Homeless Support | Material Donations | LGBT Support | Volunteer Placement | Career Coaching & Advising | Counseling & Support The agencies and organizations below offer specialized services. In addition, see the Family Service Agencies listing at the beginning of this chapter for a complete listing of JFCS services and branches. See Health, Healing & Medical in previous section. Some of the following listings are provided as a courtesy to our advertisers.
East Bay Jewish Family & Children's Services of the East Bay: Counseling Services
Skilled, compassionate psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups of all ages. Customized workshops, consultations for parents and teachers, multilingual counseling, sliding-scale fees, day/evening hours.
Contra Costa County, 1855 Olympic Blvd., Ste. 200, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 927-2000 x700
Fax: (925) 927-3131
E-mail: information@jfcs-eastbay.org
Alameda County, 2484 Shattuck Ave., Ste. 210, Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 704-7480 x700
Fax: (510) 704-7494
E-mail: information@jfcs-eastbay.org
Shalom Bayit: Ending Domestic Violence in Jewish Homes*
Offers counseling, support groups, and advocacy for battered Jewish women. Provides community education and assistance to Jewish community organizations and healthy relationship education to teens. Counseling and support also available in San Francisco, East Bay, South Bay, and Marin locations by appointment.
P.O. Box 10102, Oakland, CA 94610
Counseling: (866) SHALOM-7 (742-5667) toll free
Business: (510) 451-8874
Fax: (510) 451-8875
E-mail: info@shalom-bayit.org
San Francisco Bay Area Jewish Healing Center (BAJHC)*
Jewish spiritual care for those who are ill, dying and bereaved, their loved ones and caregivers through direct service, education and training, information and referral.
3330 Geary Blvd., 3rd Floor West, San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 750-4197
Fax: (415) 750-4115
E-mail: jewishhealing@ioaging.org
Jewish Family and Children's Services of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties: Bereavement & Healing Program
Comprehensive bereavement and healing services for Jews coping with grief and loss, including counseling; free spiritual, emotional and psychological support groups; information and referral.
2150 Post St., San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 449-1200
Fax: (415) 449-1229
E-mail: admin@jfcs.org
South Bay Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley
Specialized services for preschoolers through high school students, their parents and teachers; parenting support services to help deal with child -rearing challenges; personal counseling services and compassionate guidance; crisis counseling and assistance during times of transition; life coaching.
14855 Oka Rd., Ste. 202, Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 357-7425
(408) 357-7456
Fax: (408) 551-0625
E-mail: lizio@jfssv.org
South Peninsula Jewish Chaplaincy at Stanford University Medical Center
Spiritual and ethical support to patients, families, physicians, staff and students at Stanford Hospital, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital and Stanford School of Medicine; education programs; collaboration with synagogues and community programs; volunteer training.
300 Pasteur Dr., Ste. HG004, Stanford, CA 94305-5625
(650) 723-3808
Fax: (650) 725-8907
E-mail: bfeldstein@stanfordmed.org
The following listings are provided as a courtesy to our advertisers.
San Francisco Shira Shore, M.A.: Licenced Marriage & Family Therapist*
Supportive psychotheraphy for couples, individuals, familes. Marriage preparation, communication and coping strategies, healing from loss, grief, and wounded self-esteem.
584 43rd Ave., San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 386-7853
E-mail: shirashore@yahoo.com
Disability Services All Bay Area / Multiple Locations Hatikvah*
Jewish group home for developmentally disabled adults. Independent living training. Provides social, recreational and support programs for area families.
577 No. Central Ave., Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 379-0106
Fax: (408) 379-0108
East Bay Jewish Family & Children's Services of the East Bay
Support and educational groups for adults and children, special needs programming, counseling, advocacy, and information and referral for Jews with disabilities and their families, facilitating welcoming access to East Bay Jewish life.
Contra Costa County, 1855 Olympic Blvd., Ste. 200, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 927-2000 x626
Fax: (925) 927-3131
E-mail: mwartenberg@jfcs-eastbay.org
Jewish Family & Children's Services of the East Bay: Gateways
Alameda County, 2484 Shattuck Ave., Ste 210, Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 704-7480 x626
Fax: (510) 704-7494
E-mail: mwartenberg@jfcs-eastbay.org
San Francisco Jewish Community Information & Referral
Information and referrals to Jewish community resources. Information and referral to those institutions that assist people with disabilities. California Relay Service provided for hearing-impaired.
121 Steuart St., 5th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 777-4545, (877) 777-JCIR (5247) toll free from area codes 707, 650, 510, 925, 408
Fax: (415) 495-4897
E-mail: Info@JewishNfo.org
Jewish Family and Children's Services of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties: Disabilities Program
Peninsula: John Bisenius. Comprehensive services and support for individuals with disabilities, chronic illnesses, or HIV/AIDS, including case management, counseling and support groups, meal delivery, and personal/home care.
2150 Post St., San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 449-1224
TDD: (415) 567-1044
Fax: (415) 449-1229
E-mail: AbbyK@jfcs.org
JVS (Jewish Vocational Service): Job Link
Employment preparation, job search guidance, job development, placement assistance and follow-up support for adults with disabilities. Special outreach to the Jewish community.
225 Bush St., Ste. 400, San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 782-6231
Fax: (415) 391-3617
E-mail: bmandato@jvs.org
Émigré Services Jewish community agencies offer help to new immigrants in a number of areas: housing, job training and placements, loans and cash assistance, day care, social services, language classes and citizenship preparation. Other services are provided through synagogues and JCCs.
East Bay Jewish Family & Children's Services of the East Bay: Refugee & Immigrant Services
Alameda County - Main Office, 2484 Shattuck Ave., Ste. 210, Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 704-7475 x226
Fax: (510) 704-7494
E-mail: bnelson@jfcs-eastbay.org
Refugee resettlement, acculturation; volunteer matching; health navigation/education; bilingual counseling/family support; senior services; family caregivers support; English tutoring; Jewish holiday celebrations. Bicultural, bilingual staff in Russian, Farsi, Spanish, Bosnian.
Contra Costa County, 1855 Olympic Blvd., Ste. 200, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 927-2000
Fax: (925) 927-3131
E-mail: bnelson@jfcs-eastbay.org
San Francisco Jewish Community Center of San Francisco: Kritzer/Ross Émigré Program*
Day and evening English language classes. Educational, cultural, social events and holiday celebrations for youth, adults and seniors from the former Soviet Union. Association of Émigrés 55+ and other clubs. Monthly Russian language bulletin, New Life.
3200 California St., San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 292-1273
(415) 292-1239
Fax: (415) 276-1554
E-mail: blitt@jccsf.org
Jewish Family and Children's Services of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties: Émigré Services
San Francisco, 2534 Judah St., San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 449-2900
Fax: (415) 449-2944
E-mail: emigre@jfcs.org
Jewish Family and Children's Services of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties: L'Chaim Adult Day Health Center
Licensed adult day-health program providing medical, rehabilitative and social services to frail elderly and adults with functional impairments; offering special outreach to Russian-speaking individuals.
2534 Judah St., San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 449-2900
Fax: (415) 449-2944
E-mail: emigre@jfcs.org
South Bay Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley: Refugee Resettlement & Émigré Acculturation Services
Refugee resettlement, bilingual case management, information and referral, health services orientation, vocational ESL classes and training, citizenship program and social adjustment program.
14855 Oka Rd., Ste. 202, Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 357-7458
(408) 357-7457
Fax: (408) 551-0091
E-mail: galinac@jfssv.org
South Peninsula Jewish Family and Children's Services of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties: Émigré Services
Serving refugees, immigrants and other newcomers with resettlement: bilingual/bicultural case management; citizenship education and preparation; adult day-health programs; center for émigré youth.
Palo Alto, 200 Channing Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 688-3050
Fax: (650) 688-3054
Oshman Family JCC (formerly Albert L. Schultz JCC): Russian Programs
Year-round cultural and social events for our large Russian community. Annual Russian fair, concerts and theatrical events. Most programs in Russian.
4000 Middlefield Rd., Bldg. R, Palo Alto, CA 94303
(408) 737-3509
E-mail: bvladimirsky@paloaltojcc.org
Family Service Agencies Marin JFCS, 600 Fifth Ave., San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 491-7960
Seniors, call: (415) 507-0564
Fax: (415) 491-7958
E-mail: marin@jfcs.org
Palo Alto JFCS, 200 Channing Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 688-3030
Fax: (650) 330-0866
E-mail: spen@jfcs.org
East Bay Jewish Family & Children's Services of the East Bay*
Alameda County - Main Office, 2484 Shattuck Ave., Ste. 210, Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 704-7475
Fax: (510) 704-7494
E-mail: information@jfcs-eastbay.org
Jewish Family & Children's Services of the East Bay: Contra Costa County Office
The only Jewish organization providing vital mental health and social services to East Bay individuals, families, children, older adults, Holocaust survivors and refugees.
Contra Costa County, 1855 Olympic Blvd., Ste. 200, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 927-2000
Jewish Family & Children's Services of the East Bay: Family Justice Center
Oakland, 470 27th Street, Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 704-7480 x700
North Bay Jewish Family and Children's Services of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties
Counseling, emergency assistance, geriatric care management, hospice, parenting education, émigré services, scholarships, loans and grants, support for people with AIDS and disabilities, volunteer outreach. All services available in San Francisco; most are available in branch offices.
Sonoma County JFCS, 1360 North Dutton Ave., Ste. C, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 571-8131
Fax: (707) 571-8195
E-mail: sonoma@jfcs.org
North Peninsula The new JFCS center in San Mateo houses Parents Place and Seniors-at-Home, mental health services, and programs for youth and émigrés.
North Peninsula Office, 2001 Winward Way, San Mateo, CA 94404
650-931-1800
Fax: 650-931-1814
E-mail: sanmateo@jfcs.org
San Francisco Jewish Family and Children's Services of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties*
JFCS-San Francisco Main Office, 2150 Post St., San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 449-1200
TDD: (415) 345-1927
Fax: (415) 449-3839
E-mail: execofo@jfcs.org
South Bay Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley
Services include counseling and crisis services, volunteer opportunities for all ages, case management and supportive counseling, community outreach, employment services, support groups, wellness program, information and referral, citizenship services, acculturation program, senior ESL classes, senior services and volunteer outreach.
14855 Oka Rd., Ste. 202, Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 357-7456
Fax: (408) 551-0091
E-mail: vladag@jfssv.org
Grants & Financial Aid A number of Jewish community agencies provide financial assistance to individuals, through funding they receive from the Northern California Jewish federations as well as other fundraising efforts. For specific loan, grant and scholarship information, please contact the agencies below.
All Bay Area / Multiple Locations The Jewish Community Foundation: Foundation Scholarships & Financial Aid
Restricted endowment funds offer financial aid and scholarships for Jewish day and overnight summer camp, trips to Israel, and college tuition. Please visit Website for deadlines and to download applications.
(510) 839-2900 x210
E-mail: polly@jfed.org
The Jewish Community Foundation: Fromer Fund
Annual award for a project in the area of Jewish arts, scholarship or education with potential significant impact on the Jewish community or Jewish life. Available to Northern California residents. Not a tuition scholarship. Call in March for application.
(510) 839-2900 x210
Fax: (510) 839-3996
E-mail: polly@jfed.org
The Jewish Community Foundation: Grants to Organizations
Partners with Jewish Community Federation of the Greater East Bay to award grants to eligible non-profits organization serving Jews in the East Bay. Grants are awarded for start-up or one-time projects, and established or multi-year programs.
(510) 433-0134
Fax: (510) 839-3996
E-mail: polly@jfed.org
East Bay Jewish Community Foundation and Israel Center of the JCF of the East Bay: Financial Aid for Israel Trips
Restricted endowment funds provided by The Jewish Community Foundation in Oakland offer financial aid for eligible high school, college and post-college programs in Israel. Please visit Website for deadlines and to download applications.
300 Grand Ave., Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 839-2900 x210
Fax: (510) 839-3996
E-mail: polly@jfed.org
Jewish Family & Children's Services of the East Bay: Project Ezra
Limited emergency financial assistance in cooperation with the East Bay Council of Rabbis and congregations.
Contra Costa County, 1855 Olympic Blvd., Ste. 200, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 927-2000 x626
Fax: (925) 927-3131
E-mail: mwartenberg@jfcs-eastbay.org
Alameda County, 2484 Shattuck Ave., Ste. 210, Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 704-7480 x299
Fax: (510) 704-7494
E-mail: vrosenfield@jfcs-eastbay.org
The Jewish Community Foundation
Works with East Bay donors to realize their philanthropic goals. Combines expertise in legacy and planned giving, an understanding of our donors' unique needs, and an eye to excellence in client service. Ensures that our donors have the financial, estate planning and grantmaking tools to make informed, enlightened decisions that maximize both financial benefits and community impact.
300 Grand Ave., Oakland, CA 94610-5054
(510) 433-0134
Fax: (510) 839-3996
E-mail: lisa@jfed.org
San Francisco Bureau of Jewish Education: Financial Aid & Scholarships
Offers a broad spectrum of financial aid scholarships to primary, high school and college students for Jewish day and residential summer camps, teen trips to Israel and college study in U.S.
639 14th Ave., San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 751-6983 x107
(415) 751-6983 x155
Fax: (415) 668-1816
E-mail: finaid@bjesf.org
Hebrew Free Loan Association*
Interest-free loans for people facing financial distress or needing help to achieve an important goal. Loans are available for emergencies, education, adoption, medical expenses, business start-ups, and many other needs.
131 Steuart St., # 425, San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 546-9902
Fax: (415) 546-7479
E-mail: info@hflasf.org
Israel Center of the JCF: Gift of Israel
Savings partnership plan for Israel experiences for teens who live in the JCF area that includes contributions from Federation, participating synagogue and family contributions.
121 Steuart St., San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 512-6237
(415) 369-2873
Fax: (415) 278-0646
E-mail: giftofisrael@sfjcf.org
Jewish Community Endowment Fund: Haas-Koshland Award*
Award for one-year study and personal development in Israel for eligible Bay Area students from sophomore year through graduate school, enrolled in Northern California universities.
121 Steuart St., San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 512-6273
(415) 777-0411
Fax: (415) 495-6635
E-mail: lauram@sfjcf.org
Jewish Community Endowment Fund: Ronald P. Wilmot Scholarship Fund*
Provides full or partial scholarships to children of gay and/or lesbian parents toward undergraduate, postgraduate or comparable degrees from accredited institutions of higher learning and the arts.
121 Steuart St., San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 751-6983 x107
Fax: (415) 668-1816
E-mail: jrothman@bjesf.org
Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties: Jewish Community Endowment Fund*
Provides for emergencies, seed funding for innovative programs that serve as an agent of change, one-time projects and grants designated by donor-advised funds.
121 Steuart St., San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 777-0411
Fax: (415) 495-6635
E-mail: markr@sfjcf.org
Jewish Family and Children's Services of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties: JFCS Financial Aid Center
Loans, grants and scholarships for vocational training, undergraduate/graduate studies, study programs in Israel. Emergency grants and business loans.
2150 Post St., San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 449-1226
Fax: (415) 449-1229
E-mail: erics@jfcs.org
JVS (Jewish Vocational Service): Scholarship Program
Scholarships support short-term vocational training.
225 Bush St., Ste. 400, San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 782-6263
Fax: (415) 391-3617
E-mail: rhandan@jvs.org
San Francisco Humanities, Inc.*
Independent, private non-profit foundation providing small grants to qualified groups for Jewish causes, education, disabled, youth and health. Low-cost meeting facilities.
1185 Vicente St., San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 665-4087
(415) 664-3397
Health, Healing & Medical For Health & Healing specifically for seniors, see Chapter 10, Senior Services. Some of the following listings are provided as a courtesy to our advertisers.
All Bay Area / Multiple Locations Familial Dysautonomia Prevention and Education Program
F.D. is a progressive and fatal genetic disease found exclusively among Ashkenazi Jews. Its frequency is similar to that of Tay-Sachs. For information on carrier testing, contact Genzyme Genetics (a national laboratory that offers a panel of genetic disease tests for Ashkenazi Jews) at (800) 255-7357 or University Children's Genetics Lab in L.A. at (323) 669-2271.
(510) 654-5882
E-mail: mrancer@comcast.net
Practitioners - Private Practice
The following listings are provided as a courtesy to our advertisers.
East Bay Eden Medical Center*
Offers excellent care in neurosciences, birthing center, rehabilitation, women's health, adult psychiatry, and cancer care, and is the regional trauma center for Southern Alameda County.
20103 Lake Chabot Rd., Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 537-1234
E-mail: edeninfo@sutterhealth.org
North Bay Jewish Community Free Clinic of Sonoma County
Free, volunteer-based medical clinic, sponsored by the Jewish community, offering free medical care for anyone without health insurance, without regard to ethnicity, race or religion. Bilingual medical, nursing and referral services available.
490 City Center Dr., Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 585-7780 x7
Fax: (707) 585-7784
E-mail: info@jewishfreeclinic.org
Rebecca G. Piltch, M.D.*
Providing compassionate, experienced specialty care for patients of all ages with asthma, eczema and a wide range of allergic and immunologic conditions including food allergy. Board Certified in allergy & immunology. Fellow of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.
750 Las Gasllinas Ave., Ste. 110, San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 499-9991
San Francisco Bay Area Jewish Healing Center (BAJHC)*
Jewish spiritual care for those who are ill, dying and bereaved, their loved ones and caregivers, through direct service, education and training, information and referral.
3330 Geary Blvd., 3rd Floor West, San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 750-4197
Fax: (415) 750-4115
E-mail: jewishhealing@ioaging.org
California Pacific Medical Center*
One of the largest private, community-based medical centers in California with a national reputation for excellence in patient care, education and research.
P.O. Box 7999, San Francisco, CA 94120-7999
(415) 600-6000
Jewish Family and Children's Services of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties: AIDS, Chronic Illness and Disabilities Project
Counseling, case management, advocacy support groups, emergency financial assistance, information and referral, meal delivery, volunteer support, and opportunities for people with disabilities and chronic illnesses.
2150 Post St., San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 449-1224
TDD: (415) 345-1927
Fax: (415) 449-1253
E-mail: adultsvs@jfcs.org
Jewish Family and Children's Services of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties: Palliative and End-of-Life Care
Full spectrum of end-of-life services for families in need, providing the physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual support necessary to focus on their life journeys and maximize the time they have left.
2245 Post St., San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 449-3749
Fax: (415) 449-3879
E-mail: sah@jfcs.org
UCSF: UCSF Prenatal Diagnostic Center
For pregnant and non-pregnant women.
Department of OB/GYN and Reproductive Sciences, 350 Parnassus St., Ste. 810, San Francisco, CA 94143-0705
Phone Appointments: (415) 476-4080
Fax: (415) 353-4077
UCSF-Stanford Lysosomal Disease Center*
Provides comprehensive consultation, clinical and laboratory evaluations, diagnosis, treatment, and genetic counseling for patients with lysosomal storage disorders and their families.
533 Parnassus St. Box 0748, San Francisco, CA 94143-0748
(415) 476-9997
(866) 476-9997
E-mail: ldc@peds.ucsf.edu
Homeless Support Jewish Family and Children's Services of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties: Dream House
Transitional shelter, supportive services and volunteer outreach for women and children at risk of homelessness.
2150 Post St., San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 449-1289
Fax: (415) 449-1253
E-mail: lisac@jfcs.org
Material Donations East Bay Chabad of the East Bay
Accepts motor vehicles, working and non-working, in most cases. Proceeds used for social programs.
2643 College Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 540-5824
Fax: (510) 849-0536
E-mail: office@chabadberkeley.org
JCC of the East Bay
Accepts motor vehicles and office equipment. Proceeds used for JCC programs and services.
1414 Walnut St., Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 848-0237 x110
Fax: (510) 848-0170
E-mail: info@jcceastbay.org
Jewish Family & Children's Services of the East Bay
Accepts donations of cars, furniture (no large appliances), and household goods (no clothing please). Used for direct service to refugees and low-income families.
Contra Costa County, 1855 Olympic Blvd., Ste. 200, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
(925) 927-2000 x229
Fax: (925) 927-3131
E-mail: information@jfcs-eastbay.org
Alameda County, 2484 Shattuck Ave., Ste. 210, Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 704-7480 x229
Fax: (510) 704-7494
E-mail: information@jfcs-eastbay.org
San Francisco Book Bank USA
Accepts and distributes books and educational materials to schools, libraries and youth towns in Israel. Distributes high-tech materials to colleges and businesses.
2587 28th Ave., San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 661-0891
Jewish Family and Children's Services of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties
Make a big impact on the lives of those who have little by donating a car, boat, computer, household items, or other gently-used property.
2150 Post St., San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 449-1200
Fax: (415) 449-3839
E-mail: Kareng@jfcs.org
South Bay Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley
Donate working or non-working car, boat or motor home to help provide services for seniors, children, and families.
14855 Oka Rd., Ste. 202, Los Gatos, CA 95032
Toll free: (877) JFS-4CAR (537-4227)
(408) 556-0600
Fax: (408) 551-0625
E-mail: mindyb@jfssv.org
South Peninsula Jewish Family and Children's Services of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties
Accepts clothing and household donations.
Peninsula, 200 Channing Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 688-3030
E-mail: diane@jfcs.org
LGBT Support East Bay Temple Sinai: Out and About at Temple Sinai
Marking 10th year of Shabbat potluck dinners, marching in the Pride Parade, outings to the Jewish Film Festival, and holiday celebrations. Participation in the larger Jewish community with discussion groups, speakers and films to develop awareness of the full variety of family structures and relevance of lifecycle events to LGBT Jews.
P.O. Box 13315 #408, Oakland, CA 94661
(510) 451-3263
Fax: (510) 465-0603
E-mail: info@oaklandsinai.org
San Francisco Bureau of Jewish Education: Financial Aid
College scholarships for children of gay or lesbian parents. Open to full time students at accredited institutions. BJE administers these funds on behalf of the Jewish Community Endowment Fund. Apply on-line.
639 14th. Ave., San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 751-6983 x107
(415) 751-6983 x155
E-mail: finaid@bjesf.org
Camp Tawonga*
Become part of a welcoming community that reflects one's family. Keshet Weekend for LGBTQ families and their friends; Thursday-Sunday of Labor Day Weekend. Financial assistance available.
131 Steuart St., Ste. 460, San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 543-2267 (415 KIDCAMP)
E-mail: info@tawonga.com
Congregation Beth Sholom: Keshet Chavurah
Shabbat dinners and other events in a traditional, Conservative, egalitarian setting. Goal is to fully integrate lesbian, gay and bisexual Jews into the Conservative movement and synagogue life.
301 14th Ave., San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 221-8736
Fax: (415) 221-3944
Congregation Sha'ar Zahav
Progressive Reform synagogue established in 1977. A vibrant kehilla (Jewish community) for people of all sexual identities.
290 Dolores St., San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 861-6932
Fax: (415) 861-6081
E-mail: office@shaarzahav.org
Jewish Community Endowment Fund: Ronald P. Wilmot Scholarship Fund
Provides full or partial scholarships to children of gay and/or lesbian parents toward undergraduate, postgraduate or comparable degrees at accredited institutions of higher learning and the arts.
121 Steuart St., San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 751-6983 x107
Fax: (415) 668-1816
E-mail: jrothman@bjesf.org
Jewish Family and Children's Services of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Services
Marin Contact: John Gusman, (415) 419-3634 Sonoma Contact: Diana Klein, (707) 571-8131 x244. Counseling, support groups, clinical services, parent education; and adoption services for LGBT families, sensitivity training and speaker's bureau.
2150 Post St., San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 449-1200
(650) 688-3030
Fax: (415) 449-1253
E-mail: abbyk@jfcs.org
Jewish Mosaic: The National Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity
Professional development, research, leadership and integrating Jewish institutional capacity building and with fostering LGBT inclusion. Bay Area office part of national organization that partners with Jewish organizations, communities, and individuals to help the Jewish community become more open, accessible and welcoming to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Jews and their families.
P.O. Box 225313, San Francisco, CA 94122
(415) 652-2210
E-mail: karen@jewishmosaic.org
JVS (Jewish Vocational Service): Transgender Economic Empowerment Initiative (TEEI)
The first program in the nation designed to help transgender individuals find work and become self-sufficient. The program includes job search assistance, legal help and peer mentoring.
225 Bush St., Ste. 400, San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 782-6281
(415) 782-6268
Fax: (415) 391-3617
E-mail: nstern@jvs.org
Volunteer Placement Most Jewish organizations welcome help from volunteers. Those listed below offer a variety of placements. For specific placements, contact individual agencies and organizations.
San Francisco Jewish Community Center of San Francisco: Volunteer Program
Ongoing volunteer opportunities include: special events, English conversation partners, preschool assistance, kosher lunch program, ushers for lectures and performances, administrative/clerical assistance, lobby greeters. Volunteer for the 2009 JCC Maccabi Games® in San Francisco from August 2-7.
3200 California St., San Francisco, CA 94118
(415) 276-1515
Fax: (415) 276-1550
E-mail: agaloob@jccsf.org
Jewish Community Federation of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties: Volunteer Placement Project
Online job bank for volunteer opportunities in the Jewish and general communities.
121 Steuart St., 5th Fl., San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 777-4545
Fax: (415) 495-4897
E-mail: Info@JewishNfo.org
Career Coaching & Advising In a changing job market, Jewish agencies offer counseling, help in résumé writing, informational seminars, and retraining and rehabilitation, enabling job seekers to update their skills.
San Francisco Jewish Family and Children's Services of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties: Jewish Single Parent Center
1710 Scott St., San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 449-1249
Fax: (415) 449-1253
E-mail: BennaN@jfcs.org
Jewish Family and Children's Services of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties: Utility Workshop
Provides high-quality hand-assembly services. Offers jobs and vocational training in a supportive environment to recent émigrés, seniors and people with disabilities.
900 Marin St., San Francisco, CA 94124
(415) 820-7200
Fax: (415) 820-7210
E-mail: uw@utilityworkshop.org
JVS (Jewish Vocational Service): Career Coaching & Advising*
For anyone looking for work or exploring a career change. One-on-one sessions help clients identify career goals and learn the skills needed to overcome career obstacles.
San Francisco, 225 Bush St., Ste. 400, San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 782-6212
Fax: (415) 391-3617
E-mail: hire@jvs.org
JVS (Jewish Vocational Service): Jewish Employment Network*
In partnership with synagogues and Jewish agencies, JEN offers career workshops and expert panels such as "Recession-Proofing your Career", "Networking for Success", "Re-Careering After 50".
225 Bush St., Ste. 400, San Francisco, CA 94104
(415) 782-6293
Fax: (415) 391-3617
E-mail: wverba@jvs.org
South Bay Jewish Family Services of Silicon Valley
Services include connection to employers, career development, bilingual case management and career counseling, full employment group networking services, vocational English as a second language, job search skills and readiness programs, basic computer skills training, and information and referral services.
14855 Oka Rd., Ste. 202, Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 357-7459
(408) 357-7452
Fax: (408) 551-0091
E-mail: helens@jfssv.org
South Peninsula Jewish Family and Children's Services of San Francisco, the Peninsula, Marin and Sonoma Counties: Jewish Single Parent Center
For Jewish single-parent families in the Bay Area who are low income or living in poverty. Counseling, parenting classes, resource and referrals to local community-based organizations, job training, financial management, childcare referrals, and support groups as well as other services identified by the family.
Peninsula, 200 Channing Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 688-3030
Fax: (650) 330-0866
JVS (Jewish Vocational Service): Career Coaching & Advising
Career and employment counseling, workshops and networking opportunities, job listings, job placement.
Palo Alto, 200 Channing Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 776-4832
Fax: (650) 668-305
E-mail: mshteynberg@jvs.org
Note: listings with an asterisk (*) after the name are advertisers
in the print edition of Resource.
Back to top of page
|
