A PJ Library® Weekend Getaway for the Whole Family
28 families (almost 60 children) had a wonderful time “unplugging” and enjoying Shabbat at the PJ Library* Family Camp Weekend August 21-23 at the Shalom Institute…
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Year: 2015
KOREH L.A. Kicks Off Partnership with the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation
From left: Mauro Bautista, Principal of Mendez Learning Center High School, Nichol Whiteman, Executive Director of the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation, Deborah Gayle, Principal of…
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Challah Hub: Bringing Challah to Your Door
L to R: Sarah Klegman & Elina Tilipman | Photo credit: Sally Claire Photography Born from the creative minds of Sarah Klegman and Elina Tilipman,…
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A Beautiful Federation Benefit Concert with Lisa Loeb
Imagine a grassy green hill covered with colorful blankets, mason jars filled with fresh flowers, and a beautiful spread of food and drink to keep…
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Join Ambassador Gary Grappo for an analysis of the Iran Nuclear Deal
Stephen Wise Temple, Valley Beth Shalom, the Jewish Federation, Leo Baeck Temple and the Jewish Journal present: Ambassador Gary Grappo on the Iran Nuclear Deal…
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Shabbat in the Park – Hot, but Great!
Three-digit temperatures didn’t get in the way of the San Fernando Jewish community’s beloved annual Shabbat in the Park tradition. Over 500 people gathered together…
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A Remarkable Speaker in a Remarkable Garden: The Susan S. Pritzker Series Presents Miri Eisin
On Wednesday, August 12, the Susan S. Pritzker program of Federation’s Sylvia Weisz Women’s Philanthropy featured a presentation by leading Israeli spokeswoman IDF Colonel Miri…
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Congressman Ted Lieu Visits The Jewish Federation
From left: Daniel Gryczman, Chair of Community Engagement Strategic Initiative, Andrew Cushnir, Chief Development Officer, Catherine Schneider, Senior Vice President of Community Engagement, Congressman Ted…
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My Personal Taglit: Adventures in Israel and Beyond – Part 4
The following is the fourth in a series of personal accounts by a participant in Federation’s new Onward Israel program. Situated in the middle of…
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Local Teens Receive Helen Diller Family Foundation Tikkun Olam Award
Each year, the Helen Diller Family Foundation awards $36,000 to each of fifteen Jewish U.S. teens for exceptional leadership and engagement in service projects to…
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August Community Service Day Update
Sunday, August 2nd, marked our Federation’s fourth Community Service Day this year. Over 130 volunteers pitched in on projects throughout Los Angeles. From Hollywood to…
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Moving Forward Together
If you’ve ever heard me speak, you’ve heard me say, “I have the best job in the world.” I work with an incredibly talented and…
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A Reflection on the Community Internship Program
Please enjoy this submission from one of the 29 high school students who participated in The Jewish Federation’s inaugural Community Internship Program* from June 17th…
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Special Olympics World Summer Games Update — About Ron Segal
The 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games open on July 25th in Los Angeles. Over 40 Israeli competitors will be among the more than 7,000…
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Special Olympics World Summer Games Update – About Maya Hertz
The 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games open on July 25th in Los Angeles. Over 40 Israeli competitors will be among the more than 7,000…
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Special Olympics World Summer Games Update – About Mati Oren
The 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games open on July 25th in Los Angeles. Over 40 Israeli competitors will be among the more than 7,000…
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My Personal Taglit: Adventures in Israel on Birthright and Beyond
Ten days after graduation I moved out of my college house, said goodbye to my family and my roommates of the past five years, packed…
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Get Creative – Go to Cuba
As the old adage goes, “A picture is worth a thousand words” — and now, if it tells your story about our Federation, it could…
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Gearing Up for the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games
Get ready, Los Angeles, because the 2015 Special Olympics World Summer Games are coming in less than a month! From July 25th – August 2nd,…
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LAJAC: Creating a Community For All
This past Sunday, over 150 adults with special needs, caregivers, and supportive members of our community gathered for a party to kick off the launch…
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