Art and Activism with Muralist Cloe Hakakian
Photo credit: Cloe Hakakian The first day of Rosh Hashana this year marks the one-year anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s death. She was…
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Spin Joy Into the World
Doing good should be ingrained in our daily lives. That’s why, when the Skirball Cultural Center approached our Federation to be a part of…
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Introducing the Los Angeles Resiliency Roundtables: Strengthening Mental Health Support in the L.A. Jewish Community
Mental health struggles affect a significant portion of the population at some point in their lives. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports…
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Exploring Juneteenth and Judaism: A Journey of Intersection and Liberation
As we commemorate Juneteenth, which marks the day federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure…
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The Real Estate & Construction Network Honors Industry Leader Robert “Bob” Hart
Last Thursday night, over 1,200 community members came together for our Real Estate & Construction (REC) Dinner to honor Founder, CEO, and President at TruAmerica…
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Mural Unveiled to Unite Against All Forms of Hate
A new mural by Iranian-Jewish muralist Cloe Hakakian honoring the Jewish community was unveiled in Pico-Robertson on Sunday. The mural was presented by LA…
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Making an Impact at JPAC
The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles is proud of its partnership with the Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California (JPAC). This year, we…
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May is Jewish American Heritage Month!
May is Jewish American Heritage Month! Established in 2006, Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) commemorates more than 350 years of Jewish history in America.…
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This Women’s History Month, We Honor the Strength and Bravery of Iranian Women
To commemorate Women’s History Month, we are excited to share the stories of Iranian women in our L.A. Jewish community who have been affected…
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Reflections on Our Important Trip to Israel
We just returned from an urgent trip to Israel where we joined a delegation of 30 Federation lay and professional leaders from over 20 communities…
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Our Trip to Israel to Express Our Love and Concern
We are here in Israel today because of our deep love for our Jewish homeland. We are traveling with our partners at The Jewish…
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Include the Jewish Experience to Strengthen Workplace DEI for All
-Mary Kohav and Stacey Aviva Flint As organizations working on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) prepare their initiatives for 2023, many in…
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Ways to Serve Your Community on MLK Day 2023
There are many ways to honor Dr. King’s legacy. We encourage you to take part in a local program or service opportunity to do…
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On MLK Day, Let’s Honor His Legacy with Service
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere,” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote in his “Letter from Birmingham Jail” on April 16, 1963.…
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On Thanksgiving, We Celebrate Each Other
As fall turns into winter we gather with our families or friends to celebrate Thanksgiving. We delight in parades and football games and get…
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Fighting Antisemitism and Hate in Los Angeles
Since last weekend, when Jews were preparing to gather for Sukkot, we have been tracking a series of racist and antisemitic incidents in and…
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Camp Funding Secured
Our Federation proudly led advocacy efforts, along with the Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California and the California Legislative Jewish Caucus, that recently secured…
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Meet Brawerman Fellow Alum Jonah Goldberg
Jonah Goldberg, Brawerman Fellowship* recipient and recent Washington University in St. Louis graduate, shares how the Fellowship helped him explore his Jewish identity…
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Voices from our Community
The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles serves the Jewish community based on the core value of Klal Yisrael, Jewish peoplehood. The Federation strives…
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Rachel Rumstein Serves The Moment Through Arts for LA
Serving Repair the World as part of the Service Corps has been an invaluable experience for me as a student and young Jewish professional. …
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