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Congratulations!
Congratulations to Eric Garcetti, the next Mayor of Los Angeles! We also extend our congratulations to Mike Feuer, newly elected City Attorney, and Ron Galperin, Controller. We want to recognize all the candidates for their leadership and dedication to the Jewish community and the city of Los Angeles. Click here for yesterday’s election results.
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Local Teens Participate in International J-Serve Day
Local teens in Los Angeles came together for J-Serve, the annual international day of Jewish youth service. They planted fruit trees, developed a nature trail, and built sustainable planter boxes. This community service event was supported by The Jewish Federation Valley Alliance and aims to fulfill Jewish values of loving kindness, charitable giving, and repairing…
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Rabbis Tackle Issues of Conversion for Children at Groundbreaking Workshop
Rabbis address issues of conversion for children at groundbreaking workshop on Shavuot. The program, organized by the Sandra Caplan Community Beit Din and the Board of Rabbis of Southern California, discussed practical concerns for clergy in child conversion. Topics included family formation and meaningful conversion rites. For more information, visit boardofrabbis.org and scbetdin.us.
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Honoring our Chairman
Honoring our Chairman, Richard V. Sandler, who received the Bruce I. Hochman Maimonides Torch of Justice Award at our 64th Annual Legal Division Dinner. The event raised over $1 million for our Federation’s life-changing work in the community. Watch the video to learn more about Richard’s commitment to the Jewish people. Contact Gwenn Drucker-Flait for…
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Get Ready for Take-off: PresenTenseLA Launch Night May 22nd
Join us on May 22nd for PresenTenseLA Launch Night, a celebration of Jewish innovation in Los Angeles. Experience 12 extraordinary ventures that will shape our community, network with like-minded creative thinkers, and explore the redefined meaning of being Jewish in LA. Don’t miss out on this exciting event! RSVP and get more information here.
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Rabbi Jonathan J. Bernhard Assumes Leadership of Board of Rabbis
Rabbi Jonathan J. Bernhard assumes leadership of the Board of Rabbis, succeeding Rabbi Judith HaLevy. Bernhard vows to continue the organization’s great work and forge new paths to better serve rabbis and the community. The Board of Rabbis, under the auspices of The Jewish Federation, aims to promote and nurture the growth of rabbis, foster…
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Diller Teen Fellows North American Seminar 2013
Experience Israeli culture and interact with Israeli teens in the Diller Teen Fellows program. Join the North American Seminar to meet and learn from fellow Jewish teenagers in America and Israel. Build friendships, explore Jewish identity, and develop leadership skills. For more information, contact the Los Angeles Diller Teen Fellows Program at 323-556-5207 or visit…
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Los Angeles Rabbis study the origins of Zionism with scholar Eliyahu Stern
Learn about the origins of Zionism with scholar Eliyahu Stern as he introduces Los Angeles rabbis to lesser-known Russian and Lithuanian sources of Zionist thought. Explore how the crisis of the late 1800s led to the founding of the Hibat Zion movement and the transformation of traditional worldviews in Western life. Don’t miss the upcoming…
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A Celebration Like Never Before
Join us at the UNITE “Blue and White Party” to celebrate Israel’s 65th Independence Day. With over 1,000 young Jewish professionals in attendance, it was an unforgettable night of Israeli pride. Check out our Facebook gallery for photos and join the conversation. Don’t miss out on future events like the Celebrate Israel Festival and our…
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We Celebrate Israel Every Day: Just Watch
Celebrate Israel’s Independence Day and watch a young man in Israel build on our ancestor’s vision for our Jewish homeland. Our Federation’s unwavering commitment to care for Jews in need, engage with the community, and ensure the Jewish future supports and connects with our family in Israel. Join us in advocating and educating on their…
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Holocaust Remembrance Day: Remembering those lost and those who survived
“Remembering the lives lost during the Holocaust and finding inspiration in survivors like Viktor Frankl. In this TED talk from 1972, Frankl emphasizes the significance of searching for meaning rather than material possessions. His message of optimism and positivity remains relevant today as we honor Holocaust Remembrance Day. Read the full story on TED.”
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Federation Volunteers Celebrate Freedom with Service
Federation volunteers celebrated freedom with service on Community Service Day. Over 120 volunteers participated in programs across the city, including beach clean-ups, garden replanting, honoring Holocaust victims, and cooking for the homeless. Photos of the volunteers in action are included. Join the volunteer e-mail list for updates and check out the Federation on Facebook.
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Two New Takes on Our Passover Tradition
Experience the old and new traditions of Passover at our Federation’s Community Engagement events. From an interfaith Seder at Breed Street Shul to a discussion on food justice, attendees from diverse backgrounds came together to celebrate and learn. Join us as we explore the timeless story of slavery and freedom during this year’s Passover season.
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Federation Hosts Reception for Elected Officials
The Jewish Federation hosted a special Jewish Community Welcome Reception for Elected Officials, providing the opportunity for the local Jewish community to meet with 31 elected officials or their staff. Co-sponsored by 15 Jewish organizations, the event aimed to build strong relationships with civic leaders and elected officials on behalf of the Jewish community in…
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Civic Leadership and More at the 2013 NLP Retreat
Enhance your leadership capabilities and gain a deep understanding of Los Angeles at the 2013 NLP Retreat. Join intelligent, ambitious young professionals as they learn to ask the right questions, recognize influential strategies, and explore the complex city they live in. Don’t miss this opportunity to become a civic leader. Contact Alissa Duel at (323)…
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Discovering Your Pain Point
Discover and address the pain point of the Bar/Bat Mitzvah Project with a digital toolkit and workspace. Help students and parents navigate the overwhelming process and create meaningful projects. By focusing on the specific problem and utilizing Jewish Service Learning, this innovative solution aims to bridge the gap between educational outcomes and student experience.
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Why YALA?
Discover why YALA (Young Adults of Los Angeles) is the ultimate community for young Jewish adults in their 20s and 30s. With social, professional, philanthropic, and community service opportunities, YALA offers a chance to connect with like-minded individuals. Join us as we build a stronger Jewish community in Los Angeles, Israel, and beyond. Visit www.yala.org…
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Pursuing Justice in Haiti
Pursuing Justice in Haiti: Learn about the impact of the American Joint Distribution Committee’s (JDC) Entwine program in Haiti, supported by Jewish Federations across North America. See firsthand the resilience of the Haitian people, their resourcefulness, and the transformative work of organizations like Heart to Heart and Partners in Health. Discover the potential of this…
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Cultivating Innovation in L.A.’s Jewish Community
Cultivating innovation in L.A.’s Jewish community through the PresenTenseLA fellowship. Engage with like-minded entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs, receive tools and resources to advance ventures. Foster relationships with coaches and mentors for personalized support. Learn from peers and gain valuable insights for strategic growth. Join a vibrant community of social entrepreneurship and increase inclusion of under-served LGBT…
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His Way – Misha Jakobas, Vilnius, Lithuania
I met Misha for the first time in the fall of 2011 in Tel Aviv. Misha is the head of Shalom Aleichem School in Vilnius. The school was recruited through […]
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