From the CEO

We Are Story Makers

Driving through Los Angeles, you can see murals and music on almost every street corner. In every café, folks are talking about their scripts…
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From the CEO

Day One

Today I join the more than 130 employees who dedicate themselves to support a kind, protected, and flourishing Jewish community here in Los Angeles…
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From the CEO

Our Federation Never Takes a Break

It almost feels like a normal Southern California summer. We are taking summer trips and our children have returned to summer camp. The beaches…
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From the CEO

Our Commitment to You

Since I returned from my short but impactful leadership and solidarity trip to Israel, I have heard the fears and concerns of many community…
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From the CEO

The Actions We Take

I am writing to you from my seat on an El Al flight headed to Israel. After the frightening antisemitic acts of last week…
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From the CEO

A Gift for Elijah

In just over a week, we will be opening up our wine-stained Haggadot and retelling the story of our exodus from Egypt. Our story…
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From the CEO

Acknowledging a Milestone

I am one of those people who loves celebrating milestones, especially birthdays and anniversaries. We are fast approaching an anniversary we all have to…
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From the CEO

Public Briefing on Ethnic Studies

The last year has been challenging for so many people in our community and certainly for people in all communities throughout Los Angeles and…
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From the CEO

Israel feels our heartbeat

Our Federation’s love and concern for our Jewish community transcends borders. When we see the harrowing effects of COVID-19 on our Israeli family, we…
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From the CEO

The Long Year Ahead

Thank you for your strong support in 2020 for the health, welfare, security and sustainability of our beloved Jewish community. Together, we were able…
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From the CEO

Shabbat Prayer for Our Country

As we prepare for Shabbat after the tragic violence, senseless loss of life, and assault on our democracy on the steps of our nation’s…
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From the CEO

Gratitude During This
Time of Crisis

Tomorrow, we will celebrate Thanksgiving. The very first Thanksgiving came amid a very brutal winter. This Thanksgiving comes amid a historic pandemic that has…
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