Community Resources

Temple Sinai’s Wise Aging Committee presents:

Embracing Reality: Preparing Ourselves to Live with Dementia 

Rabbi Dayle Friedman

Sunday, November 22 from 1:00 to 2:15 PM.

Almost nothing scares Americans more than the prospect of living with dementia, yet most of us will contend with cognitive loss, whether in our loved ones, or in ourselves. This presentation will explore Jewish spiritual wisdom for coping with unwelcome experiences, and use it to cultivate our capacity to reframe–and maybe even befriend–forgetfulness. Pre-registration is required. Please, register in advance for this program: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0sd-GvqDIrE9RvQme9dPA8TlUxdEOCl4dk

Holiday Dinner Drive

HOLIDAY DINNER DRIVE

The Holiday Dinner Drive benefiting the Alameda County Community Food Bank has begun! 

During the pandemic, requests for food assistance have increased by 50% in Alameda County. Let's take this opportunity to join the East Bay Jewish Community in responding to this need. The Koret Foundation will be matching all donations up to $25,000.

Participating is easy. Donate at www.accfb.org/dinner or mail a check made out to ACCFB to Beth Jacob Congregation, 3778 Park Blvd, Oakland 94610. 

Don't forget to let the Food Bank know either online or in the memo of the check that the contribution is from Beth Jacob. We are in a friendly competition with other shuls in the East Bay to see who can raise the most funds and the most funds per member.  Thank you for your kind support of those in need in our greater Oakland community this year.

Help Feed  Oakland's Homeless

Join the work of Temple Sinai and First Presbyterian Church by donating prepared foods to be delivered to homeless individuals. Donate a large aluminum pan of mac and cheese, spaghetti, or desserts such as cakes, pies, cookies. Drop food off at First Presbyterian Church by 11:00am on Sundays or 9:00am Mondays. For questions or more information, contact  SinaiSocialAction@Oaklandsinai.org. 

Hebrew Free Loan Coronavirus Impact

Over $5 million is available for interest-free loans to help with financial hardships related to Covid-19. Loans offered to Jewish individuals throughout Northern California and to all employees of Northern California Jewish organizations (regardless of religion).
Loans can assist with needs such as:
·       Rent & mortgage payments
·       Food, insurance, & child care
·       Property taxes
·       Small business expenses
Loan amounts up to $20,000, repayment schedules vary. We can turn loans around in a matter of days, when needed.

Apply now

Questions? Contact Aimee at (415) 546-9902 x110 or info@hflasf.org.