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Today begins a new era of hope for the Jewish people. We are elated that the hostages are finally home. For the past two years, their absence has been a […]

The holiday of Sukkot, a time of celebration with family and friends, is known as, in the words of our rabbis, Zman Simchateinu “A Time of Our Happiness.” For the […]

Welcoming is a core Jewish value. It’s also a matter of language.  That was one of the key takeaways Rabbi Paul Kipnes of Congregation Or Ami in Calabasas had after […]

A commitment to inclusion is a common refrain in contemporary Jewish life. Our values call us to move beyond words. To be genuinely inclusive to LGBTQIA+ community members, Jewish Los […]

Teenagers guided by our shared Jewish values can make the extraordinary happen. With support from JFEDLA’s Julie Beren Platt Teen Innovation Grant (TIG), Santa Monica High School students Sadie Gryczman […]

When our children walk into school each morning — whether it’s an early childhood center or a college lecture hall — they share the same blend of curiosity, challenge, and […]

Jewish Federation Los Angeles (JFEDLA) recently received a historic $20 million endowment gift from the estate of Geri Brawerman, the largest single gift in JFEDLA history, this transformative investment will […]

We welcome the settlement reached today between the University of California and Jewish students at UCLA. Accountability is a vital first step to ensuring that the mistakes made by the […]

July 7, 2025Dear Members of the Senate Education Committee, On behalf of the Los Angeles Antisemitism Roundtable, a coalition of leading Jewish organizations working together to address antisemitism, we respectfully […]

Being a Brawerman Fellow has been one of the most impactful parts of my college journey. Of course, the financial support relieved a huge burden, which allowed me to focus […]

With domestic terrorism on the rise in the United States, Jewish Americans are at risk. We must take bold action to protect ourselves. Last week, JFEDLA came together with leaders […]

As antisemitism continues to rise, our schools are not immune. We are calling on you to take immediate action to ensure California has the tools to effectively confront antisemitism in […]

Our Jewish community has been facing unprecedented antisemitism, violent demonstrations, and worrying acts of aggression, which have required a rapid and comprehensive response.  Through a unique collaboration between JFEDLA, the […]

The Brawerman Fellowship has profoundly shaped both my academic journey and personal development. While its generous financial support enabled me to pursue higher education without the burden of debt, the […]

Participating in JFEDLA’s Community Leadership Institute (CLI) was a transformative experience that shaped my perspective on philanthropy, community involvement, and leadership. CLI profoundly influenced how I live my life, instilling […]

We in the Los Angeles Jewish community watch the war between Israel and Iran with fear and trepidation. Our anxiety is high, and we feel for the Israelis who are […]

When our neighbors are in crisis, we show up with compassion. In response to growing fears many in our city are facing, we brought together more than a dozen civic […]