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Federation Cares for the Jewish Community in Ukraine

of all Jews in the region. For over a century, whenever and wherever there have been threats to Jewish life, the Federation and our partners have been there to provide vital aid and remove those in peril out of harm’s way.

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Serving The Moment at Shemesh Farms

When the pandemic first started, the Jewish community — from coast to coast — responded with Serve The Moment (STM)* to give opportunities to young adults who…
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A Brief History of Jews and Chickens

According to an offbeat holiday website, March 19th is Poultry Day! In honor of this lesser-known celebration of all things farmed and feathered, we decided…
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Israeli Inventions: Waze

Israel may be a relatively small country in square footage and population, but it is home to some big inventions and innovations, particularly in the…
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Inclusion: No Jewish Hero is Perfect

February is Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month. As part of our Federation’s commitment to inclusion, every week this month we will feature a blog…
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Ladino: An Endangered Language

Chances are, if you’re Jewish, you’ve at least heard of Hebrew and Yiddish, if not spoken one or both a few times — reciting blessings…
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Distinguished Lions of Los Angeles

Two weeks ago, we posted a blog about our Federation’s Lions of Judah, how women can become Lions, and what this incredible group accomplishes with…
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Thoughts on Holocaust Remembrance Day

Jesse Sharf’s mother, grandmother, and their grand- and great-grandkids As the son and grandson of Holocaust survivors (and the relative of many more who did…
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Yiddish You May Not Know You Know

They say that Yiddish is a dying language. But is it? And who are they? And where the heck did Yiddish come from? Yiddish originated…
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