JCRC Bay Area

The largest collective voice of Bay Area Jews, working in pursuit of a more just world where Jewish identity is embraced and all people thrive.

[JCRC Bay Area @SFJCRC]

🚨 ACTION ALERT: Help Secure Permanent Nonprofit Security Funding Statewide!

We're closer than ever to securing permanent funding for California's Nonprofit Security Grant Program.

The California State Assembly's budget proposal includes $80 million in ongoing annual funding to help protect organizations at risk of hate-motivated violence, including synagogues and other houses of worship, LGBTQ centers, schools, and reproductive health clinics.

This historic opportunity is the result of years of advocacy and thousands of messages from community members like you. But the budget is still being negotiated, and we need your voice now.

👉 TAKE 1 MIN TO CONTACT YOUR SENATOR: https://t.co/rSbygJ7L7Z

[JCRC Bay Area @SFJCRC]

TODAY is Election Day! Get your ballot in by 8:00 p.m.!

[Bay Area Jewish Action @BAjewishaction]

Bay Area voters: there's still time to participate in today's election. 🗳️✔️

Get your ballot in before 8:00 p.m. tonight and help shape the future of our communities and our state!

[JCRC Bay Area @SFJCRC]

HAPPY PRIDE MONTH! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

JCRC is proud to stand with the LGBTQ+ community, advocating for a world where everyone feels secure and valued, no matter who they are. ❤️

📷️ Photo from our Proud and Jewish float in the 2025 SF Pride Parade!

[JCRC Bay Area @SFJCRC]

After six years, direct flights to Israel are returning to San Francisco! 👏✈️

An absolute game changer for the fourth-largest Jewish population in the US.

[EL AL USA @ELALUSA]

We’re continuing to expand our network with a new destination in the United States: San Francisco!

Starting October 25, 2026, we will operate three weekly non-stop flights between Tel Aviv and San Francisco on our Dreamliner aircraft, featuring Economy, Premium, and Business Class cabins.

The new route joins the 11 new destinations we have announced in recent months, further strengthening our route network and enhancing connectivity between Israel and one of the world’s leading hubs for innovation, technology, and business.

Tickets are now available for purchase through the EL AL website and via travel agents.

https://t.co/hq0f1innrr

[JCRC Bay Area @SFJCRC]

Last Thursday, elected and community leaders from the South Bay Jewish community gathered in San Jose to celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month, including Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen, Santa Clara County Supervisor @Susan_Ellenberg, and San Jose Mayor @MattMahanSJ.

We are grateful to the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors for presenting us with a JAHM proclamation and to everyone who helped make this event possible.

[JCRC Bay Area @SFJCRC]

Wishing a blessed Eid al-Adha to our Muslim friends and neighbors across the Bay Area! Eid Mubarak! 🌙✨

[JCRC Bay Area @SFJCRC]

HUGE NEWS FOR AB 2664!! 👏

[Jewish California (formerly JPAC) @Jewish_Cal]

AB 2664 – our bill to establish Safe Worship Zones (Bubble Zones) at houses of worship – just passed out of the Assembly with a 48-0 vote!

Special thanks to Assemblymember @BauerKahan for authoring this critical bill to protect our institutions.

The bill now heads to the Senate!

NOTE: The final vote count may still change. The remaining 32 Assemblymembers who abstained can add their votes before the Assembly gavels to a close later tonight.

[Jewish California (formerly JPAC) @Jewish_Cal]

AB 2664 – our bill to establish Safe Worship Zones (Bubble Zones) at houses of worship – just passed out of the Assembly with a 48-0 vote!

Special thanks to Assemblymember @BauerKahan for authoring this critical bill to protect our institutions.

The bill now heads to the Senate!

NOTE: The final vote count may still change. The remaining 32 Assemblymembers who abstained can add their votes before the Assembly gavels to a close later tonight.

[JCRC Bay Area @SFJCRC]

Learn more about the Jewish American soldiers who fought in World War II.
https://t.co/d5o9uhwJo8

[JCRC Bay Area @SFJCRC]

During World War II, 500,000+ Jewish Americans served in the United States Armed Forces.

More than 11,000 sadly didn't return home alive.

Jewish American troops not only fought the horrors of Nazism abroad, but also faced antisemitism within the ranks at home and overseas. Even in the face of prejudice, they served with extraordinary courage and resolve, often risking their lives while still finding ways to observe Jewish traditions, gather for prayer services, and maintain their identity far from home.

This Memorial Day, JCRC honors all those who gave their lives in service to the United States. Their legacy is a reminder that the freedoms and security we enjoy are never guaranteed, but safeguarded through selflessness and extraordinary courage.

May their memory be a blessing, and may their sacrifice never be forgotten.

📸: GI Jews - Jewish Americans in WWII/PBS

[JCRC Bay Area @SFJCRC]

Chag Shavuot Sameach from JCRC! 🌾🍰

Shavuot, also known as the Festival of Weeks, is celebrated 50 days after Passover. The holiday commemorates the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai and marks the culmination of the ancient agricultural harvest season.

Jewish communities around the world celebrate by enjoying festive dairy dishes such as cheesecake and blintzes, staying up late to study Torah, and decorating homes and synagogues with greenery and flowers.

[JCRC Bay Area @SFJCRC]

🚨 ACTION ALERT: Tell California's Leaders to Protect the Nonprofit Security Grants & Holocaust Survivor Care Programs!

California's leaders are currently finalizing the state budget. At a time of rising antisemitism and threats to vulnerable communities, California must continue investing in the safety and dignity of those most at risk.

Please take one minute to help us ensure two critical programs – nonprofit security grants and Holocaust survivor assistance – are included in this year’s budget.

🚨 TAKE ACTION NOW: https://t.co/j6Qm4v4OpG

[JCRC Bay Area @SFJCRC]

Last night, JCRC and our community partners celebrated Jewish American Heritage Month in Downtown Oakland with elected officials, community leaders, and East Bay neighbors all in one room.

The evening was full of meaningful conversations, new connections, and moments that reminded us how Jewish heritage, culture, and community continue to shape the East Bay in powerful ways. We were also honored to receive a Jewish American Heritage Month proclamation from the Alameda County Board of Supervisors.

Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us! 💙

[JCRC Bay Area @SFJCRC]

One year ago today.

May Sarah and Yaron's memories be a blessing. 💔

[Jewish Council for Public Affairs @theJCPA]

One year ago, Sarah Milgrim & Yaron Lischinsky were murdered in a horrific act of antisemitic violence outside the Capital Jewish Museum.

Today, we remember them — and reaffirm that when antisemitic hate is normalized, we are all less safe.

May their memories be for a blessing.

[JCRC Bay Area @SFJCRC]

Learn more about the project: https://t.co/7RDrCY4Lp7

[JCRC Bay Area @SFJCRC]

JCRC is proud to serve as a Community Council member on the Western Addition-Geary Boulevard Community Study, working alongside organizations representing the Black, Japanese, and Jewish communities, as well as other neighborhood partners and the City of San Francisco, to help reimagine the future of the Geary Expressway.

[JCRC Bay Area @SFJCRC]

The study is a community driven effort examining how the Geary Expressway has impacted surrounding neighborhoods for decades. It focuses on improving connectivity, public space, pedestrian safety, transit access, and economic opportunity along the corridor.

Through public engagement and collaboration, the study aims to develop a more inclusive vision for the future of Geary Boulevard. JCRC is honored to help ensure the voices and histories of longtime communities are part of that vision.

[JCRC Bay Area @SFJCRC]

Will the next California Superintendent of Public Instruction defend AB 715 — the Jewish community’s landmark antisemitism bill passed last year?

On Sunday, all five candidates vying to lead California’s public schools joined the Jewish community for a statewide candidate forum to discuss our most pressing questions.

The next Superintendent will oversee the largest public school system in the nation – serving nearly six million students. For the Jewish community, this election couldn't matter more.

🎥Stay informed before you vote and watch the full forum: https://t.co/8DafEYT0ZR

[JCRC Bay Area @SFJCRC]

Thank you to the @COHealdsburg and Mayor Chris Herrod for proclaiming May as Jewish American Heritage Month at yesterday’s council meeting. JCRC’s Irène Hodes proudly accepted the proclamation alongside members of the Jewish Healdsburg community.

We’re grateful to the local community members who attended in support and helped represent the vibrancy of Jewish life in Sonoma County!

[JCRC Bay Area @SFJCRC]

TODAY! Register by 5:00 p.m. PST to get the webinar link!

🔗 REGISTER: https://t.co/qbQnTQ00gX

[JCRC Bay Area @SFJCRC]

How do federal and state laws protect employees from antisemitism in the workplace?

Join us for a conversation with representatives from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the California Civil Rights Department. This session will provide a clear overview of your rights under federal and state law, offer guidance on how to identify and document unlawful discrimination and harassment, and walk through the process of filing a charge with these agencies.

Note: This session will not be recorded, we encourage you to attend live!

📆 Tuesday, May 19
🕑️ 7:00 - 8:15 p.m.
📍 Online - Registration Required

🔗 REGISTER: https://t.co/UwMHGrFSBN