Los Gatos Jewish Community Center Acquires Hatikvah House

The Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center in Los Gatos, 14855 Oka Rd., has announced that it's acquired the Hatikvah House, 577 No. Central Ave. in Campbell, a Jewish-themed live-in facility for developmentally disabled adults.

The house was donated to the JCC by Len Shustek and Donna Dubinsky of Portola Valley, longtime supporters of the Jewish community in the Bay Area, according to JCC officials.

Since 1998, the seven-bedroom, two-story house has provided independent
living for six residents, with the supervision of a live-in house caretaker.

The residents, who range in age from 20s to 50s, enjoy the social opportunities and support that the house provides. They share chores, prepare meals together and often take field trips, the JCC said in a press release.

They all hold jobs or otherwise participate in daytime activities outside the house, the release added.

The home is operated by the nonprofit Hatikvah, Inc. organization, started in 1995 by a parent who wanted a quality facility for her children that was imbued with Jewish values and customs.

Hatikvah is Hebrew for “the hope.”

"After owning it privately for 18 years, I'm delighted to have the house under  the auspices of an appropriate community organization that resonates with Hatikvah's program," said donor Len Shustek.

“We’re delighted to have the opportunity to support this type of service to the community,” said Nate Stein, CEO of the JCC. “The JCC’s mission is to serve the community, and this fits into our programs for outreach to adults with special needs.”


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