The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles Opposes Upcoming UTLA Resolution On Israel

August 6, 2021

By The Jewish Federation

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is the largest public school system in California and the 2nd largest public school district in the United States. In September, the Los Angeles Teachers Union is expected to vote on a resolution urging the U.S. government to cut all aid to Israel. The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles strongly opposes this resolution.

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Include the Jewish Experience to Strengthen Workplace DEI for All - Mary Kohav and Stacey Aviva Flint Include the Jewish Experience to Strengthen Workplace DEI for All

February 23, 2023

By The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles

As organizations working on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) prepare their initiatives for 2023, many in the Jewish world are asking a tough question: Does DEI do more harm than good, especially for Jews?

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Our Town Hall on Antisemitic Violence

February 21, 2023

By The Jewish Federation

Our Federation convened the community for an evening of powerful discussion in response to the recent antisemitic hate crimes that have rattled our sense of safety and self-expression. At YULA Boys High School, we brought 400 community members together to meet with elected officials, law enforcement, and Jewish community leaders.

Combatting Antisemitism With Love & Jewish Wisdom

December 23, 2022

By The Jewish Federation

Nearly a dozen billboards carrying messages denouncing antisemitism have sprung up across Los Angeles County, with organizers hoping that their messages of love can counter the spread of hate speech.

Your Voice Matters: Election 2022 Los Angeles Virtual Mayoral Forum

October 28, 2022

By The Jewish Federation

Hosted by the ADL Los Angeles, The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles, and AJC Los Angeles, join us for a candidate forum for Los Angeles Mayor on Wednesday, October 26, 2022.

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Our Jewish L.A.: Emerging Civic Leaders in Sacramento

June 8, 2022

By The Jewish Federation

Watch as members of Federation’s Rautenberg New Leaders Project, or NLP, traveled to our state’s capital alongside JPAC (the Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California) to advocate on critical issues to the Jewish community.

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Ukraine Fundraising Campaign and Border Trip

March 15, 2022

By The Jewish Federation

Even in Los Angeles, it's not difficult to identify with the pain of the Ukrainian people. For Jews, the Russian invasion is all too familiar and at the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles, fundraising efforts to help refugees have already brought in over $1.5 million.

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Our Jewish LA: Helping Our Whole Community

March 8, 2022

By The Jewish Federation

This week, I focused on how our Federation and our partners care for our entire Jewish community. Across town or around the world, if Jews need help, we are there.

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Our Jewish LA: Caring for Jews in Need

March 2, 2022

By The Jewish Federation

At home and abroad, the Federation cares for those in need and lifts up Jews of all backgrounds and abilities. Check out what I’m up to this week — and take a look inside our partnerships here in L.A.

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CSI Keeps Our Synagogues and Community Safe

January 27, 2022

By The Jewish Federation

In the last few years, Jason Dice has been to more than 180 synagogues across Los Angeles. Dice recently scoped out a congregation in Beverly Hills.

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Press Conference on Security with ADL & Law Enforcement

January 24, 2022

By The Jewish Federation

After last weekend’s hostage standoff at a synagogue in Texas, local and federal authorities held a news conference Friday morning in Los Angeles to address safety concerns for local synagogues.

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Shining A Light on Antisemitism

December 27, 2021

By The Jewish Federation

On Friday December 3rd in Grand Park, we convened elected officials including Mayor Eric Garcetti, our incoming President & CEO Rabbi Noah Farkas, and our civic partners from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds for a powerful event that raised awareness about antisemitism and all forms of hate.

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Reflections & Visions for the New Year: A Rosh Hashanah Celebration With Civic Leaders

November 12, 2021

By The Jewish Federation

Twenty civic leaders representing city, county, state and federal government participated in The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles’ annual Rosh Hashanah gathering titled “Hear Our Voices: Reflections and Visions for the New Year A Rosh Hashanah Celebration With Civic Leaders” on Monday, Aug. 30.

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How The Jewish Federation Provided Relief During the Pandemic in 2020

August 6, 2021

By The Jewish Federation

As a year unlike any other comes to a close, we want to share this Jewish Journal article with you that highlights our Federation’s tireless and essential work on behalf of the Jewish community.

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