A Reflective Time for the Jewish People
Earlier this week, JFEDLA co-hosted L.A. Remembers: October 7th at the Saban Theatre. Thousands of in-person guests, as well as…
A Path Out of the Darkness
Over the past several weeks, I have accompanied groups of leaders, university presidents, elected officials, and donors through the Nova Exhibition,…
A Student’s Perspective on the Campus Climate
“Today, Jewish college students embody the essence of Jewish peoplehood: resilience. We are no longer the ‘future generation of leaders’;…
This Failure Will Not Define Us
Our hearts hurt. Our pain is real. It feels like failure. For 330 days, Hersh Goldberg-Polin languished in the dark. For…
Wishing Our Students and Safe and Successful School Year
Starting this week, parents across Los Angeles are sending their children back to school. Let’s be honest. For some, it’s…
“How We Fight Back Against Antisemitism” By Rabbi Noah Farkas
The protection of Jewish life is a value we will always uphold. Our President & CEO Rabbi Noah Farkas wrote…
Public Security Briefing: Protecting Our Community
One of our core Jewish values is that human life is sacred. On June 26th, the Jewish Security Alliance —…
Security Update
Yesterday’s abhorrent violence in the Pico-Robertson neighborhood of Los Angeles, the most densely populated Jewish area on the West Coast,…
A Summer of Connection
Summer is here, and it’s a time when some in our community can slow down, get away, and recharge. For…
Our Presentation at a Suicide Prevention Conference in Las Vegas
In early May, we presented at the 2024 American Association of Suicidology Conference in Las Vegas, with our partners at…
Read Our 2023 Annual Report
Last year was a study in contrasts for Jewish Los Angeles. The unimaginable horrors of October 7th enraged and traumatized…
Watch: The Fight for Jewish Life
This month has been challenging, but the Federation has ensured that Jewish life is protected and continues to thrive and…
We are relieved that the illegal encampments at UCLA’s campus have been removed. Our goal is to ensure the safety…
Jewish American Heritage Month
JFEDLA believes that the antidote to hate in all its forms is to live our best Jewish lives. In that…
Peacefully Protecting Jewish Students
We are appalled at the violence that took place on the campus of UCLA last night. The abhorrent actions of…
Community Alert: College Campus Climate Update
The events of the last few days on college campuses are simply disturbing. Our Federation values peaceful civic discourse and…
This Passover, Use Your Voice for Israel & Honor the Hostages
Your Voice Matters — Advocate Now As Passover approaches and we prepare to celebrate our ancestor’s freedom from slavery, we…
Message on Iranian Attack on Israel + Special Briefing: Sunday, April 14th at 7:00 AM PT
While we do not under normal circumstances send communications on Shabbat, this attack by Iran against Israel is alarming and…
Resilience and Joy
For thousands of years, we have come to each other’s table to celebrate Passover, our holiday that commemorates the Exodus…
Education Leaders Summit
JFEDLA was proud to host our inaugural Education Leaders Summit: Understanding, Embracing, and Including Jewish Students in Your School Community! We…
