Experience Israel, its history, and celebrations with Jay, President of The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles. From personal reflections to dynamic partnerships, explore the powerful role they’ve played in Israel since 1948. Make a difference together and honor those who came before us. L’hitraot, Jay.
Experience the dramatic events of the Six-Day War through a gripping 12-part video series. Witness Israel’s triumph over Egypt and Jordan, and the ongoing Syrian attacks. This pivotal moment in Middle East history transformed the State of Israel. Don’t miss the 9th video in this iconic chapter. Visit sixdaywarproject.org to learn more.
Experience the historic Six-Day War through a captivating 12-part video series. Witness the moment when a 2,000-year-old dream became reality: Israeli forces taking control of Eastern Jerusalem and the Temple Mount. This project delves into the transformative impact of the war on Israel and the Jewish people. Stay tuned for the next installment at sixdaywarproject.org.
June 2017 marks the 50th anniversary of the Six-Day War (June 5-10, 1967) between Israel and the surrounding Arab countries. In the sixth video, watch how the Israeli Defense Force engaged Egyptian troops in the Sinai. Meanwhile, Israeli troops were positioned on the strategic mountaintop of Mount Scopus in Jerusalem overlooking the Old City. Learn what prevented Israel from firing on the Jordanian army in Jerusalem and follow the rest of the story as it unfolds.
June 2017 marks the 50th anniversary of the Six-Day War (June 5-10, 1967) between Israel and the surrounding Arab countries. Video 5 of the mini-series recounts the first day of the Six Day War.
June 2017 marks the 50th anniversary of the Six-Day War (June 5-10, 1967) between Israel and the surrounding Arab countries. In the fourth video of this mini-series, experience the fear Israelis felt as they prepared for an inevitable war, and learn what made this a war of no choice.
The Rautenberg New Leaders Project (NLP), The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles; premier civic leadership training program, seeks to foster the next generation of Jewish leaders here in Los Angeles. Founded over 25 years ago, NLP provides a range of diverse learning opportunities that expose participants to the complexity and diversity of Los Angeles civic life.
June 2017 marks the 50th anniversary of the Six-Day War (June 5-10, 1967) between Israel and the surrounding Arab countries. We are excited to share the 12-part series with you, entitled Countdown to the Six Day War Project. Three weeks before the outbreak of the 1967 war, Egypt blocked Israel’s Southern Port while five other Arab armies sent troops to Israel’s borders. In the third video, learn what Israel did in response to Egypt’s threatening moves, and how Egyptian President Nasser escalated the situation further.
Soon after you read this letter, I will be touching down in Tel Aviv to lead our Israel Unparalleled trip. Our Federation missions are incredible opportunities to see the power of our work firsthand around the world, especially in Israel. I wish you could be with us to see it, but the next best thing is to watch this video, which details our newest partnership in Israel with Unistream.
This year, Sylvia Weisz Women’s Philanthropy went for the gold at our annual It Takes A Woman luncheon, held on May 10th, 2017, at Skirball Cultural Center. Nearly 400 women showed their support for our Federation at our annual event featuring keynote speaker Olympic Gold Medalist Aly Raisman. Aly charmed the crowd as she shared personal stories about growing up in a tight-knit Jewish family, how she deals with social media pressure, and of course, her experiences performing on the U.S. Gymnastics Team in the 2012 and 2016 Olympics!
June 2017 marks the 50th anniversary of the Six-Day War (June 5-10, 1967) between Israel and the surrounding Arab countries. We are excited to share the 12-part series with you, entitled Countdown to the Six Day War Project. The second video of this mini-series sets the stage for war. Egyptian President Nasser makes aggressive moves, sending tens of thousands of troops to Israel’s border and ordering the UN peacekeeping force to leave. Follow the story as it unfolds in video #2 of the Countdown to the Six Day War Project.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles offers an internal leadership opportunity for young Federation professionals. FILL Federation Innovation Leadership Lab is a yearlong program that builds professional development and strengthens leadership skills and culminates in an impactful international travel experience that exposes the FILL Fellows to the Federation’s global work and other like-minded young leaders. The program provides new skills and experiences, adding more excitement and passion to our Los Angeles Jewish community. Shira Feinstein, FILL Fellow and Federation’s Senior Development Director of Strategic Philanthropy, shares with us the impact of the FILL Fellowship program and her experience abroad.
June 2017 marks the 50th anniversary of the Six-Day War (June 5-10, 1967) between Israel and the surrounding Arab countries. We are excited to share the first of the 12-part series with you, which describes the regional atmosphere in 1967 and the events that precipitated the breakout of war.
Dr. Robin Polansky is a member of National Young Leadership Cabinet (NYLC), a six-year leadership development program for the Jewish Federations of North America. This year, Dr. Polansky represented the Los Angeles chapter of NYLC on the annual study mission, which sends Cabinet members from different communities across North America to see our work overseas in partnership with the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC). Check out our interview with Dr. Polansky to learn about her experience in India and with our Federation in Los Angeles.
Through its partnership with the Israeli nonprofit Unistream, The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles is committed to the success and empowerment of Israeli students living in the socioeconomic and geographic peripheries of Israel. This multifaceted commitment, which includes an expansion of Unistream’s infrastructure and curriculum, extends far beyond participants; high school graduation. Unistream’s programming caters to high school students, but is designed to instill a lifelong skillset that will be applicable to their future careers and aspirations.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles offers an internal leadership opportunity for young Federation professionals. FILL Federation Innovation Leadership Lab” is a yearlong program that builds professional development and strengthens leadership skills and culminates in an impactful international travel experience that exposes the FILL Fellows to the Federation’s global work and other like-minded young leaders. The program provides new skills and experiences, adding more excitement and passion to our Los Angeles Jewish community. Shannon Pournazarian Rahbarpour, FILL Fellow and Federation’s Director of Leadership Development, shares with us the impact of the FILL Fellowship program and her experience abroad.
This is a momentous year for our Federation as we mark the 20th anniversary of our Global Twinning Program. Imagine a program that has connected thousands of students in Greater Los Angeles to their peers in Tel Aviv, Israel and Vilnius, Lithuania. Consider the power of these young people experiencing Jewish life firsthand in these historic and dynamic centers of Jewish life.
On April 2nd, The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles and its dozens of volunteers across the city took part in our second Community Service Day this year. This day also marked our Federation’s participation in Global Good Deeds Day. This Community Service Day included six projects: volunteers cleaned beaches with Heal the Bay, braided Challah alongside Holocaust survivors with Lâ Dough Vâ Dough, danced with senior citizens at their very own Senior Prom, worked the land and bonded with animals at Shemesh Farms and Wildlife Waystation, and helped middle schoolers finesse their interviewing skills with YES Scholars.
Reuben Robin is a member of National Young Leadership Cabinet (NYLC), a six-year leadership development program for the Jewish Federations of North America. This year, Reuben represented the Los Angeles chapter of NYLC on the annual study mission, which sends Cabinet members from different communities across North America to see our work overseas in partnership with the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC). Reuben shares with us his experience from his trip to India!
We’re celebrating the 20th year of The Jewish Federation’s Global Teen Twinning Program! This life-changing program brings Israel education to life by taking it out of the textbook and into the country itself.
The only initiative in existence that connects schools in Los Angeles with schools in Tel Aviv, Israel, and Vilnius, Lithuania, this powerful program has supported more than 60,000 middle school and high school students, parents, and faculty through reciprocal student delegation exchanges, jointly prepared curricula, and teacher training. Today, there are 20 participating schools in Los Angeles and 20 participating schools abroad. Check out our interview with paired participants Miki Goldenfeld and Jason Tiger (2008 Program Alumni).
