JFS SV: Help Make this Passover a True Holiday of Freedom!

March 2022

Dear Friends, As Passover approaches, we commemorate the Jewish peoples’ freedom from bondage over 3,000 years ago. Alas, freedom is merely a dream for so many people in the world. We all remain deeply saddened and worried as we receive the daily onslaught of news about the war in Ukraine and the resulting refugee crisis. Yet we at JFS SV join HIAS and our other strategic partners in applauding the news that the Biden administration has approved resettlement of 100,000 Ukrainians to the US. Help JFS SV get ready for this historic resettlement in Silicon Valley by supporting JFS SV’s Emergency Services for Refugees Fund our Emergency Fund for Refugees. You can earmark your donation for Ukrainian refugees if you would like to be part of this effort. In the meantime, we continue to assist our Russian and Ukrainian speaking Jewish Holocaust survivor clients, and to provide them with emotional support during this difficult time. We are also heavily engaged in resettling and supporting nearly 300 refugees from Afghanistan – and expect to resettle many more in the months to come. Support from people like you has made this possible and we are deeply grateful. Wishing you and those you love a peaceful, fulfilling Passover. B’shalom, Mindy Mindy Berkowitz Executive Director

Items Urgently Needed For Refugees   We are currently in need of NEW bedding, linens, towels, mattress pad covers and laundry detergent. Please consider donating items from our Amazon wish list to help us provide these essential items to our clients as they move into their permanent housing and settle into their new homes. In addition we need Target gift cards for other essential items that arise for refugees. For more info, contact Debbie Michels, Refugee Resettlement Housing Coordinator at debbiem@jfssv.org.

Passover 5782 Freedom Drive Help people in need enjoy a Passover free of hunger and want with your gift of $40, $75, $100, $250 or more. For more details . . .

Interfaith Unity PASSOVER SEDER A free community event open to the public, supporting the values of inclusion, compassion, and standing in solidarity with one another. Eat symbolic foods, sing songs, and dine together in celebration of Passover. Sunday, April 3rd 5:00 - 7:00 PM 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos FREE Event and Open to the Public For More Details and Registration, Click Here!

Wednesday, May 11th, 7-8PM by Zoom Join us at this FREE virtual event that celebrates our mission to empower people to handle their challenges and live their best lives. For more info and to register, or contact goodevening@jfssv.org.   Become a Good Evening JFS! Sponsor Supporting JFS SV is vital in demonstrating your compassion for people in need in our community. This is particularly critical as we are leaders in refugee resettlement as well as in our response to providing additional assistance during the pandemic. For more information please contact Robin Sabes, rasabes@gmail.com Sponsor Form with Donation Levels and Benefits

Give from your heart! If you wish to donate directly online: you can go to our website at www.jfssv.org, and click on the DONATE button in the upper right hand corner.