San Francisco Bay Area Chapter
The San Francisco Bay Area chapter was established in 2008. Extending from the wine country in the north down to the beautiful Monterey Peninsula in the south, our chapter is home to a large and growing Jewish community. Since the establishment of the FIDF chapter, the community’s ties to Israel and its support of the IDF soldiers have been rapidly growing.
Based on its new professional staff and its reenergized Board, this chapter has high expectations and goals. The chapter issues a monthly e-newsletter and carries out a wide range of programs, including events that cater to the large young and technology-savvy population of the San Francisco Bay Area.
San Francisco Bay Area Chapter | 870 Market St., Suite 1015, San Francisco, CA 94102.; | 415-547-8360 | sanfrancisco@fidf.org
San Francisco Chapter Upcoming Events
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FIDF Bay Area Summer 2013 Mission to Israel
June 14-20 2013 This is a Bay Area mission for families with kids (15-20 yrs old). Having young adult kids interact with soldiers who are around the same age will develop lasting familial bonds and connections with the country and its people.
For more information, contact Jonathan Bernstein at 415-547-8362
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Articles & Past Events
Coming together over high anxiety: New local support group to unite parents of soldiers in Israel
First thing each morning, Kory Zipperstein checks the news to make sure all is calm in the Middle East. After all, his son, Caleb, serves with the Israel Defense Forces. If hostilities were to break out, Caleb could find himself on the front lines.
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Vallejo Jewish temple holds study, movie screening in celebration
Jonathan Bernstein, executive director of Friends of the Israel Defense Forces, talks at Congregation B'nai Israel in Vallejo.Read More
Ricki Alon, Silicon Valley businesswoman, nominated to serve on the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) National Board
The Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) nominated Silicon Valley resident and businesswoman, Ricki Alon, who is the Chairperson of the local FIDF San Francisco Bay Area Chapter, to serve on its National Board.Read More
San Francisco 2012 Gala Dinner
Watch highlights from FIDF San Francisco Region’s Gala 2012 dinner. Included in the video are Ilan Benjamin, cousin of Daniel Pearl; Miriam Peretz, mother of two fallen IDF soldiers; and current South African soldier, Emma Meltz. Watch the video
Hundreds Gather to Honor Lone Soldiers
Nearly 300 people gathered on December 9, 2012 in San Francisco to hear first-hand accounts from two of Israel’s lone soldiers and honor their service to the country. Read More
San Francisco Bay Area Chapter Hosts IDF Musical Ensemble
This past Israeli Independence Day, the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of Friends of the Israel Defense Forces was fortunate enough to host the IDF Musical Ensemble. The talented group of soldiers, along with Alona, an IMPACT! scholarship student, performed and spoke at a variety of venues from synagogues to Jewish day schools throughout the Bay Area. Read More
Local Kids Say Thanks to IDF Soldiers
In partnership with Kehillah Jewish High School and the Jewish Kids in Action (JKA) Friendship Circle, FIDF gathered special messages of support for the men and women of the Israel Defense Forces.
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FIDF Hosts Former Ambassador John Bolton for May 14th Yom Ha’Atzmaut Dinner Celebration
A private fundraiser with attendees from all over the Bay Area was held in Los Altos Hills at the home of Board Co-chair Ricki Alon and her husband Zvi Alon in celebration of Israeli Independence Day.
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San Francisco Bay Chapter Board of Directors
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| Ricki Alon - Chairman |
Neal Newman |
| Robert Hudson – Chair Emeritus |
Haya Perlmutter |
| Lisa Cohen |
Amnon Rodan |
| Douglas Fish |
Sharam Sasson |
| Francine Gani |
Rosemary Schindler |
| Taly Katz |
Tony Siress |
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| Jonathan Bernstein - Executive Director |
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