Describe Your Connection to Anshey Sfard
For exmaple: "I’ve never missed a First Friday Sephardic Shabbat—unless I’m out of San Francisco"
more examples:"Whenever I’m in the Bay Area — whether for business or pleasure — I make sure to spend Shabbat at Anshey Sfard"
"Anshey Sfard has been my community since I moved to San Francisco, it reminds me of home. I come here for services on Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur and my friends and I love to come to the young professional Shabbat dinners"
Describe Yourself in One Line
for example: "David is a graduate student at Stanford University, specializing in quantum physics"
more examples:"Zev is a Stanford graduate (Computer Science, Class of 2023) and a serial entrepreneur with a strong commitment to Jewish life and community."
"Leya Aronoff is a community marketing strategist building vibrant Jewish communities across the country through Open Circle, her initiative focused on young adult engagement and strategic growth"
For example: "He is deeply passionate about Jewish community life and actively involved in fostering connection and identity among his peers. Outside the lab, David is a hands-on enthusiast who loves disassembling and reassembling cars—especially convertibles, which he has a particular fondness for. In his downtime, you’ll often find him lifting weights, relaxing in a hot tub or sauna, and fully embracing the balance between intense study and a vibrant, active lifestyle. David is committed to setting aside daily time for Torah learning (kovea itim laTorah), with a particular love for halacha and Talmud study. He also finds meaning and joy in attending daily minyanim."
more examples: "He grew up in the U.S. and abroad and started a gaming business as a kid. After graduating college, he began his tech career in the Bay Area before relocating to New York City, where he now resides, heading Finance and Operations at an AI startup. Having experienced what it means to lack community, he’s dedicated to creating welcoming spaces for others. In his free time, he’s an avid traveler and surfs whenever he’s in California. He recently co-founded and sits on the board of SAPA (South African Penguin Alliance), working to conserve South Africa’s iconic penguin populations."
"From leading Moishe House Nob Hill to advising on major Jewish community programs in San Francisco, Leya brings deep experience in strategic growth, engagement, and event design. At Anshey Sfard, she played a pivotal role in establishing First Friday Shabbat, which tripled attendance in just a few months through smart marketing, strong partnerships, compelling programming, and key sponsorships."