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 organized…
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From the CEO
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 Federations…
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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. As…
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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 stuffed…
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We Are Story Makers
Driving through Los Angeles, you can see murals and music on almost every street corner. In every café, folks are talking about their scripts or…
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Our Federation’s Response to Colleyville, TX
The events this past weekend at Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas are a sobering reminder that antisemitism continues to plague Jewish communities here in…
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Day One
Today I join the more than 130 employees who dedicate themselves to support a kind, protected, and flourishing Jewish community here in Los Angeles and…
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Our Federation Never Takes a Break
It almost feels like a normal Southern California summer. We are taking summer trips and our children have returned to summer camp. The beaches are…
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Our Commitment to You
Since I returned from my short but impactful leadership and solidarity trip to Israel, I have heard the fears and concerns of many community members…
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The Actions We Take
I am writing to you from my seat on an El Al flight headed to Israel. After the frightening antisemitic acts of last week and…
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A Gift for Elijah
In just over a week, we will be opening up our wine-stained Haggadot and retelling the story of our exodus from Egypt. Our story is…
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Acknowledging a Milestone
I am one of those people who loves celebrating milestones, especially birthdays and anniversaries. We are fast approaching an anniversary we all have to acknowledge…
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Public Briefing on Ethnic Studies
The last year has been challenging for so many people in our community and certainly for people in all communities throughout Los Angeles and the…
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Israel feels our heartbeat
Our Federation’s love and concern for our Jewish community transcends borders. When we see the harrowing effects of COVID-19 on our Israeli family, we can’t…
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The Long Year Ahead
Thank you for your strong support in 2020 for the health, welfare, security and sustainability of our beloved Jewish community. Together, we were able to…
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Shabbat Prayer for Our Country
As we prepare for Shabbat after the tragic violence, senseless loss of life, and assault on our democracy on the steps of our nation’s Capitol…
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Jay Sanderson and David Suissa Discuss Our Jewish Future
Our Federation’s President & CEO Jay Sanderson recently joined President of Tribe Media/Jewish Journal David Suissa on his podcast to discuss the future of our…
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Stand with Those Who Struggle to Stand on Their Own
Many of us are counting down the last days of 2020 and looking forward to 2021. This has been the most challenging year for our…
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Gratitude During This
Time of Crisis
Tomorrow, we will celebrate Thanksgiving. The very first Thanksgiving came amid a very brutal winter. This Thanksgiving comes amid a historic pandemic that has deeply…
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President & CEO Jay Sanderson Moderates JFNA GA Panel
We are excited to present a recent panel of Jewish leaders moderated by our President & CEO Jay Sanderson. The discussion centered on the issues…
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