About the Jewish Community Center, Sonoma County
The Jewish Community Center (JCC), Sonoma County, is a volunteer-based organization celebrating 12 years of building Jewish community in Sonoma County! The Jewish Community Center works with all Jewish organizations and synagogues in our county, across organizational boundaries to bring speakers, educators, films and entertainment to our community. The JCC provides compelling opportunities for engagement with the local organized Jewish community.
You are invited to get involved and lend your time, energy and talent in creating a vibrant and informative Jewish environment, whether it is with a program such as the Meditation Retreat, Jewish Film Festival, Camp Chai, Friendship Circle or any other JCC endeavor. Call 707-528-4222 to learn more. We welcome your interest and encourage your involvement!
Mission
- To build and strengthen the Jewish community by serving our diverse interests and needs,
- To provide cultural, educational, social and recreational opportunities for a deeper commitment to, and greater participation in Jewish life in Sonoma County.
- To reach out to all Sonoma County Jews regardless of age, lifestyle, or level of commitment.
Values
In all its undertakings, The Jewish Community Center, Sonoma County will act with compassion, cooperation, integrity, and inclusiveness building on our rich tradition and values.
Vision
Our vision is to continue to create Jewish Gathering Space(s) (Jewish Community Centers) that welcome all Jews:
- Where Jews come together to participate, learn and study;
- Where diverse voices are heard and Jewish differences are respected;
- Where synagogue participation is supported;
- Where caring for and identification with Jews all over the world, especially Israel, is encouraged;
- Where Jewish culture, spirituality and wisdom is honored, celebrated, and preserved;
- Where Jews serve others by meeting the needs of our community;
- Where synergy is created which inspires;
- Where geographic accessibility is maximized;
- Where programs and services continually grow to meet changing needs;
- Where the future of our Jewish community is capable of continuous renewal.