Over the last year, I have had the pleasure of getting to know JCC members, participants and donors. Some have been friends of the JCC for years and others are walking through our doors for the first time. Each of you has told me how the JCC's programs make a difference in your life. Whether it's for companionship, learning about Jewish comedy, or your first-night Passover seder, you count on us. 

Today, we have hundreds of campers at Camp Tzofim, preschoolers getting ready for Shabbat tomorrow, and adults discussing politics and current events. The people I've met this year feel that this is their Jewish home, a welcoming and inspiring place. Other people are excited not just about what we do today, but about our potential and growth in the coming years. 

In order to touch the lives of so many people from so many walks of life, I ask for your support today. Your generous gifts allow the JCC East Bay to serve a multi-generational, diverse community, from newborns to 100+ year-olds. 

Please contribute to our fiscal year-end campaign by June 30 and join me to nurture your JCC: a leading place for ideas, community and connection. 

Warm regards,