Upcoming Events

Join us for a 5-session series as we use Jewish text and tradition as guides to explore contemporary issues facing women around the world. Although our ancient texts were written centuries ago, what insight, guidance, and perspective can they offer on topics such as divorce, sexuality, and infertility? The classes will be opportunities to learn together, but also will foster interactive discussion where each participant brings her own identity and perspective to the conversation. This class is for women, or…

Please join us for a very special “Celebration of Woo” in honor of our dear colleague, mentor and friend Naomi Rabkin Friedman z’l. What is “Woo” you ask? Woo is the talent for meeting people and winning them over. This was Naomi’s greatest strength and source of pride. This celebration will be a restorative, festive time for those of us working to build vibrant Jewish community to get a taste of that “woo” and learn to embody it, too. A…

Join us for an engaging panel conversation with corporate grantmakers to better understand the field of corporate philanthropy, including volunteerism and community involvement to better develop more effective corporate fundraising and partnership strategies. Discussion topics will include the different types of corporate giving, what motivates corporations to give, and how to find potential corporate partners. Our panelists: Xiomara Arroyo, Vice President, Community Relations Wells Fargo Corporate Philanthropy and Community Relations Julia Dorfman, Community Engagement & Qualcomm Foundation, Qualcomm Tory See, Social Impact…

Food plays a major role in bringing to life the story of Passover, the Jewish holiday celebrating the Israelites’ liberation from slavery in ancient Egypt. Join The Hive and Coastal Roots Farm for a hands on, interactive session about these symbolic foods with Chaya Gilboa, Director of Jewish Engagement, and Hedai Ofaimme, famous Israeli farmer and chef. Take a deeper look at traditional Passover foods and flavors, from those described in the ancient biblical text to the diverse culinary customs…

Join us for a 5-session series as we use Jewish text and tradition as guides to explore contemporary issues facing women around the world. Although our ancient texts were written centuries ago, what insight, guidance, and perspective can they offer on topics such as divorce, sexuality, and infertility? The classes will be opportunities to learn together, but also will foster interactive discussion where each participant brings her own identity and perspective to the conversation. This class is for women, or…

An organization-wide philanthropic culture enhances fundraising results, strengthens relationships and leads to mission fulfillment. A philanthropic culture is the polar opposite of conducting fund development planning and activities in isolation. Instead, leaders, staff and volunteers all understand they are part of the fundraising team, and that every interaction with the public contributes to fundraising. Join us for this session which will introduce you to the power of philanthropic culture, provide indicators, and explore how you can use it to strengthen…