Jewish Silicon Valley

08/26/2026

Building on the momentum of last year's teen initiative, Jewish Programs for Russian-Speaking Community and Congregation Beth David joined forces to host a sold-out Kosher cooking class for 17 youth ages 6–12. Guided by an expert instructor, the hands-on event seamlessly blended culinary technique with cultural heritage.
Rabbi Ilana (JSV) and Rabbi Roller (Congregation Beth David) provided an engaging lesson on Kosher kitchen fundamentals, with Rabbi Ilana actively cooking alongside the participants. The enthusiastic turnout and vibrant energy highlight a growing community demand for interactive, multi-generational youth programming.

08/25/2026

Please join us in welcoming Avery Kaufman Borenstein as our Senior Director of Philanthropic Engagement. https://bit.ly/4xWlocL

08/20/2026

Redefining Vibrant & Healthy Aging: What does a fulfilling, active, and healthy aging season look like? It looks like community.
By removing barriers and providing targeted, accessible resources, we ensure our community members stay active, supported, and truly connected.

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08/19/2026

Our first day of Hebrew school, with Beged Kefet! Wishing all our students a great year of lots of fun and learning!

08/05/2026

Our New Families Playdate was a massive success! 150 people joined us to connect through fun activities, share experiences, and discover everything Jewish Silicon Valley has to offer. Participants signed up for programs like BBYO and women’s volleyball, building new support networks along the way. The incredible turnout and warm response shows the continued impact of helping new families feel welcomed, connected, and right at home in our community.

07/30/2026

Kavod in action at Camp Shalom.

Each week, kids at Camp Shalom, a Jewish day camp in Los Gatos, learn a new Jewish value and put it into practice throughout their days.

07/28/2026

Celebrate Tu B'Av! ❤️ Whether you're looking to meet new people online or meet up locally, check out these two events for Jewish singles:

Virtual Jewish Speed Dating | July 29 | 6:00pm
https://tubav2026.com/jsv

Jewish Singles Over 50 | August 2 | 4:00pm
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jewish-singles-over-fifty-jsof-meet-and-greet-tickets-1992185033062

07/24/2026

As we welcome Shabbat this evening, we’re carving out space for reflection, nuance, and community. Recently Rabbi Hugh Seid-Valencia represented our congregation in Jerusalem at the Shalom Hartman Institute 2026 Wellspring Summit for Educators. In a time too often defined by polarization, the summit offered essential frameworks for moving beyond binary thinking—emphasizing empathy, resilience, constructive dialogue, and the work of building a shared future. This Shabbat, we invite you to reflect on how we can engage complex conversations with open hearts and deeper understanding.

📖 Read Rabbi Hugh’s full takeaways: https://www.jvalley.org/key-takeaways-from-the-hartman-wellspring-summit/
Jewish Community Centers of North America (JCCs)

07/17/2026

We brought our Shabbat Luncheon outside for the first time this summer, and the weather couldn't have been more perfect! Incredible food, beautiful weather, and even better company. Shabbat Shalom to our wonderful community! 😊

07/15/2026

Look at these proud Camp Shalom campers!!! Sharing that GIANT Jewish Pride at the Ballpark Thanks San Francisco Giants