Look Back and Pay it Forward in 2016
As the end of the year approaches, our Federation can proudly look back on a year in which, together, with the generous support of our…
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Year: 2015
The History of Why Jews Eat Chinese on Christmas
If Chinese food has become part of your tradition at this time of year, you’re one of millions of Jews who gleefully tear open packets…
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Jewish Cuba as Experienced by a BRIdge Fellow
With the help of our partner organizations, The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles is proud to offer hands-on opportunities for community members to experience…
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Jewish Cuba as Experienced by Seth Menachem
Photo Credit: Chuck Eberly This year’s Cuba Mission took place from December 2nd-December 6th with 34 people eager to explore this unusual and exotic corner…
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Walking in Their Shoes: Our Mission to Budapest and Israel
From October 27th-November 7th, 2015, 37 women departed on our Federation’s Women’s Mission to Budapest and Israel. While exploring Jewish life in Budapest, Tel Aviv,…
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8 Real-Life Miracles We Created in 2015
With Chanukah in full swing, it’s an appropriate time to reflect on miracles—both the miracle of the oil burning for eight nights, and the miracles…
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Inspiring the Next Generation at MainStage 2015
An enthusiastic and supportive crowd of more than 450 young Jewish professionals gathered at The Fonda Theatre where they got inspired, had fun, and gave…
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Federation’s New Leaders Project (NLP) Class of 2015 is Ready to Lead
When 28 NLP participants graduated during a special ceremony last week, they joined an elite cadre of Jewish civic leaders who have completed this year-long…
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L.A. Loves Richard Sandler and the Jewish Federations of North America General Assembly
When Richard Sandler was inducted as Chairman of the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) at the recent General Assembly (GA), over 100 lay leaders…
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L’Dor V’Dor Luncheon: Where Award-Winning Creativity & Life-Changing Philanthropy Come Together
On November 12th, nearly 400 generous women showed their support for the work of our Federation at Sylvia Weisz Women’s Philanthropy’s L’Dor V’Dor Luncheon. The…
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MainStage 2015: How Our Generation Gives Back
MainStage 2015 is Federation’s first annual young adult fundraiser — and a chance to network, socialize, and give back. Our event co-chairs share why MainStage…
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A Federation Kahn Fellow Goes Around the World Twice in Ten Months — And Explores her Jewish Roots
This October, as a Federation Kahn Fellow, I had the privilege of participating in JDC Entwine’s inaugural trip to Sarajevo. I am so thankful for…
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Federation’s CSI Holds First Event in Annual Speaker Series
On October 14, 2015, The Jewish Federation’s Community Security Initiative (CSI) hosted the first installment in our new Annual Speaker Series at The Jewish Federation…
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MainStage 2015: Get Inspired, Have Fun, Give Back!
MainStage 2015 is Federation’s first annual fundraiser for young professionals! Keep up with our blog to find out about MainStage developments as they happen. …
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NEI: Building Our Community
NextGen Engagement Initiative (NEI) is a collaborative and educational community of Jewish communal professionals and volunteers working to reach, engage, and involve young Jewish adults…
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Let’s NOT Do Lunch and Make a Difference Instead
Turkey. Stuffing. Pumpkin pie. Many of us are fortunate enough to enjoy an abundance of these food items on Thanksgiving — and they don’t even…
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The Jewish Federation Launches FedConnect
Earlier this month, our Federation launched FedConnect, a new series of convenient opportunities in locations throughout L.A. for professionals in our community to meet and…
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A Most Compelling and Unusual Story: Jennifer Teege Speaks at Brentwood Country Club
On October 1st, over two hundred generous Brentwood Country Club Women celebrated their support of The Jewish Federation’s Sylvia Weisz Women’s Philanthropy. After a delicious lunch,…
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CSI: Developing a Prepared Community
Jason Periard (top right) in attendance at the media launch event for Pledge to Prepare. Looking for better ways to respond to disaster emergencies in…
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The Jewish Community Lifetime Achievement Award Honoring Janet & Jake Farber
Photo: Janet and Jake Farber When the decision was made to create The Jewish Federation’s inaugural Jewish Community Lifetime Achievement Award, naming Janet and Jake…
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