L.A. Bakeries for Rosh Hashanah
If there’s one thing that gets L.A.’s Jewish community excited, it’s great food. For Rosh Hashanah, it’s anything that satisfies the sweet tooth. We’ve compiled…
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Inside Jewish Chile & Argentina
Shabbat is a universal language — one that transcends oceans, food, and culture — and gently weaves Jewish roots together. I discovered this phenomenon after staffing…
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An Interview with Julia Kahen Global Teen Twinning Alum
The Jewish Federation’s Global Teen Twinning Program is the largest student delegation program in the Jewish world. Every year, hundreds of students in 8th-11th grades…
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NYLC Toronto Retreat 2019
Each year, The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) hosts a week-long retreat to bring together National Young Leadership Cabinet (NYLC) members from across…
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Meet our NuRoots Fellows
Since 2014, The Jewish Federation’s NuRoots Community Fellowship has been shaking up what Jewish life in L.A. looks like for young adults. Dedicated to building community among people in their 20s and 30s, NuRoots Fellows are full-time community builders who focus on reimagining Jewish life through creative experiences, unique communal gatherings, and deep personal connection, helping young adults envision and define what being Jewish means to them personally — on their terms.
Meet 2019 Tour de Summer Camps Rider Judith Feldman
On Sunday, October 27th, The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles will proudly hold the 7th annual Tour de Summer Camps, our community-wide cycling fundraiser that helps send more kids to Jewish summer camp.
Reflections of a Global Teen Twinning Program Coordinator
Rachel Kaufman is The Jewish Federation’s Global Teen Twinning Program (GTTP) Coordinator and Assistant Principal at Los Angeles Hebrew High School. GTTP is the largest student delegation program in the Jewish world. Every year, hundreds of students in 8th-11th grades from 21 schools in Los Angeles; Tel Aviv; and Vilnius, Lithuania participate in this transformative program.
Our Federation’s Efforts Lead to $23.5 Million to Rebuild Jewish Summer Camps
We are thrilled to announce that Governor Newsom has signed a one-time allocation of $23.5 million for Jewish camping. These funds will provide capital outlay…
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Gear Up for Camp Day/Community Service Day
On Sunday, June 2nd, The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles held its third Community Service Day of 2019 by continuing the over 20-year tradition of hosting our annual Gear Up for Camp Day. Volunteers, camp staff, and first-time campers and their families trekked to Glendale to enjoy a memorable day at Camp Bob Waldorf.
How Growth and Transit Impact Communities: South L.A. and the Crenshaw/LAX Metro Rail Line
The Rautenberg New Leaders Project (NLP) is a premier program of The Jewish Federation that has trained emerging Jewish civic leaders in Los Angeles for more than 25 years. Marcia Kahnowitz is a current participant and shares her experience with us.