The collection consists of the records of the Jewish Federation of the Greater East Bay and its predecessor organizations. Included are administrative records, records of Special Projects, records of the various divisions of the Federation, and photographs.

The Oakland Jewish Relief Federation was founded in 1918 in an attempt to centralize Jewish relief work in the East Bay. The organization later became the Jewish Welfare Federation (JWF) of Alameda County, the Jewish Welfare Federation of Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, and finally the Jewish Federation of the Greater East Bay.

34.7 linear feet (24 cartons, 4 boxes, 7 oversize boxes, and 1 oversize folder)

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The collection is open for research with the exception of Cartons 22-24, which are restricted until 2057 due to privacy concerns. Curatorial permission required for use of cartons 22-24.