Please join us in leveraging the gains of this proven partnership.

We are seeking $320,000 for operating Gvanim for one year. Costs include:• $100,000 to support the social action projects• $70,000 to fund the delegations to the US• $60,000 to train network leaders • $90,000 for administrative costs

For more information contact Siggy Rubinson at SiggyR@sfjcf.org or call 415.512.6429

JCF-ISRAEL GVANIM SOCIAL ACTION NETWORK

Building aPLURALISTIC, JEWISH AND DEMOCRATIC ISRAEL

In Hebrew, Gvanim means hues of color. The JCF founded Gvanim to promote Jewish pluralism in 2000 in response to the deep division in Israel symbolized by the assassination of Prime Minister Yizhak Rabin by a Jewish religious extremist.

THE NEEDIn Israel, schools and communities are divided into religious and secular sectors, creating social divisions and religious tensions that can present obstacles to democracy. The framework is often seen as a struggle between the ultra-orthodox and ultra-secular, but this polarization is only a partial view of the complex socioeconomic trends within Israeli society. Our work in Israel aims to promote the full expression of Jewish identity in all its variegated forms.

THE PROGRAM

THE OUTCOMESIgniting innovation in Jewish Pluralism: In the last decade, Gvanim has blossomed into a network of programs stemming from fellows’ social action projects that stimulate a new shared discourse – the very bulwarks of democracy.

150 ALUMNIMembers initiated 80 Social Action projects.

350 SECONDARY PARTICIPANTSGvanim spin-off programs have been implemented in the IDF, in local government, in the Knesset, and local businesses.

THOUSANDS OF ISRAELIS ARE TOUCHED BY THE PROGRAMSBy developing leaders that promote acceptance for different forms of religious expression, the ripple effect has been members of newly created congregations have participated in conferences, and celebrated high holidays together.

Gvanim redefines pluralism for modern Israel through a 1-year action-oriented fellowship program (similar to the Wexner Heritage Program) that:> Engages key Israeli leaders from across the religious and social spectrum in a deep examination of personal Jewish identity-related challenges, together> Empowers Gvanim participants to initiate, plan and implement social action programs to promote Jewish pluralism in Israeli society> Provides thought leadership and funding for the fellows’ social action projects

All core program fellows visit San Francisco and NY for hands-on experience in Jewish pluralism and then participate in an alumni network for further their learning and collaboration.

For more information contact Ilana at IlanaK@sfjcf.org or call 415.512.6218.

THE POWER OF PJ LIBRARY

Research has shown that experiences in the first five years establish the basis of a child's Jewish sense of self. PJ Library’s vision is to inspire family engagement in Jewish life, stronger Jewish identity and deeper connection to the Jewish community through simple bedtime stories. Through PJ Library®, parents can create a shared family experience to learn about and appreciate their heritage.

In addition the Federation was just selected as one of only six PJ Library® communities to participate in PJ Promise, a campaign to permanently endow PJ Library® in our community, with the Harold Grinspoon Foundation providing cash incentives.

The total budget to continue to grow this valuable identity building experience is $406,206.

PJ Library is an award winning national program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, currently serving over 185 U.S. communities. In 2008, with generous local funding from the Jim Joseph Foundation, the Federation launched PJ Library in the San Francisco community.

PJ Library serves as teaching tools that nourish the roots of Judaism through a shared family experience.

Building a Stronger Jewish People

PJ LIBRARY®: JEWISH BEDTIME STORIES & SONGS FOR FAMILIES

> PJ Library® Provides free monthly delivery of Jewish books and music to over 4,000 children aged 6 months – 7 years> Beyond the Books: Sponsors monthly interactive events with music and storytelling for families with young children throughout the Bay Area> PJ Goes To School is a program where selected Jewish Preschools receive PJ books, related resource guides, and professional development to enhance their current Jewish curriculum

ONE BOOK AT A TIME

7,000 children and their familiesREACHED

OVER

DISTRIBUTEDMORE THAN 186,000

PJ Library books and music to families raising Jewish children

300 HOSTED

OVERevents with community partnersreaching over 1,000 families withyoung children

THE NEED

MEANINGFUL JEWISH EXPERIENCESThe Affordability Project is part of JCF’s Reducing Barriers and Increasing Access to Jewish Life Initiative. By providing need-based scholarships for families, we are sending children and young adults to: preschool, day school, day camp, overnight and family specialty camp, religious school, Israel experience trips and college.

THE GOALTo create early connections and increase numbersof Jewish students currently unable to participate.

45% 18%

For more information contact Lisa Pavlovsky at LisaP@sfjcf.org or call 415.512.6217

2012-2013 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDSIn 2012-13, JCF granted $1,266,750 to support 4,500 scholarship awards at 122 educational institutions. The Jim Joseph Foundation provided an additional $1,071,332 for preschool, day school, and overnight camp scholarships as the final installment of a 3-year grant. Scholarships were awarded in these categories:

We believe every Jewish child should have access to Jewish experiences during each milestone of their development. In order to provide the additional scholarships needed for 2014, we are seeking $500,000 of direct funding for this program to supplement the grant from our 2014 campaign.

The high cost of Bay Area living has made tuition to Jewish camps and schools a luxury hundreds of families simply cannot afford:

TYPICAL JEWISH PRESCHOOL COST: $18,000DAY SCHOOL: $20,000HIGH SCHOOL: Up to $35,000SUMMER CAMP COST: $2,000DAY CAMP: Up to $500/week

Earn less than $75,000 per year

Earn $75,000 – 100,000 per year

130,000+ JEWISH HOUSEHOLD IN JCF SERVICE AREA

THE AFFORDABILITY PROJECT

Providing More Than $1M in Need-Based Scholarships to Children and Teens for

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Preschool

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7% 9% 10% 12% 21% 26%

JCF COMMUNITY SECURITY PLANNING PROJECT

Keeping Our Jewish Community

SAFE

SAN FRANCISCO

> Helped synagogues, JCCs and Jewish schools raise over $5 million in government grants to enhance physical security

> Aided organizations including the Contemporary Jewish Museum to find optimal security solutions

> Conducted dozens of site visits & consultations about bomb threats, anti-Semitic vandalism, and suspicious surveillance

> Certified hundreds of teachers & other professionals in CPR & First Aid

> Trained hundreds of staff members at community organizations in disaster readiness, including earthquake preparedness

> Built effective collaborations with the FBI, Department of Homeland Security, and local law enforcement personnel

> Provided event security consultation for 5 large scale community events, including Israeli President Peres’ visit to San Francisco, and

> Is now implementing a state-of-the-art, centralized emergency notification system for the entire community

The Security Planning Project began in August of 2002, and since then has:

OUTCOMES

SAFETY OF UP TO

JCF partners with the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) to provide security for a 2400 square mile service area—including being responsible for the security of over 300 Jewish religious institutions, schools, community centers, and offices in San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area; and the safety of up to 25,000 students from preschool to college age, attending 67 educational institutions. The project raises community preparedness foremergencies including acts of violence and natural disaster— creating a collective response of awareness, vigilance and resolve.

25,000STUDENTS

The cost to run the security program for one year, including the new, centralized emergency notification system, is $215,420.

Please join us in making the Bay Area a safer place to be Jewish.

For more information contact Julie at JulieG@sfjcf.org or call 415.512.6435

THE NEED

Complex global geopolitics, economic uncertainty, and local conditions all shape the security situation of our Jewish communal organizations. In an environment of increasing safety concerns, the JCF-JCRC partnership is leading the effort to establish a culture of security and alertness.

JCF applies a continuum of meaningful ways to channel young adults on a pathway from initial engagement into deeper philanthropic and leadership involvement. By providing different strategies for participation on all levels, we create a comprehensive system to serve our wide ranging population.

Our programs inspire hundreds of dynamic individuals to become committed to building a stronger Jewish community in the Bay Area, Israel and throughout the world. Through experiences including: Taglit-Birthright, Young Adult Division (YAD), Young Funders Impact Grants Initiatives and Young Funders Network.

THE NEEDFor many, the period of young adulthood lasts between 10-15 years beginning with college graduation and ending with other seminal life moments such as starting a family. It’s a time of continued personal exploration and identity building. To this end Federation provides a wide variety of educational, leadership, volunteer, and social activities that allow for meaningful involvement while benefitting the local and global Jewish community.

The itemized cost of our office of young adult engagement and philantrophy includes:

• Birthright Experience: $500 birthright participant follow up at home with 3,000 Bay Area alumni

• YAD: $35,000 provides about 25 events per year to engage participants on many levels with leadership opportunities, philanthropic education, volunteer experiences and networking

• National leadership experiences and the National JFNA Mission to Israel: JCF provides $25,000 in subsidies for young adults

The total budget to continue to grow these vital engagement programs is $585,643.

Join us in ensuring the engagement and development of the current and future leaders of our Jewish community.

For more information contact Debbie at DebbieB@sfjcf.org or call 415.512.6291

INVESTING TODAY IN THE

LEADERS OF TOMORROW

THE OUTCOMES

YOUNG ADULT ENGAGEMENT

25TRAINED Leaders in 2012 - 2013 through our YAD Board and Committees

SERVEDMORE THAN 1000 Young adults through YAD programming

SENT 240 22-26 year olds on San Francisco communityTaglit-Birthright Israel trips last year

AWARDED Our first Bay Area Young Funders Impact Grants Initiative group recently awarded $228,000 to innovative young adult programs.

$228,000