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Dissecting Disinformation: Israel's Virtual Battlefront

By The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles

In addition to Israel’s ground war with Hamas, a different war is being waged in the virtual space. Disinformation and hateful rhetoric relating to Israel is rapidly spreading on social media. Join us to hear from a panel of experts about today’s digital landscape, the web of online disinformation, and how to effectively amplify facts on social media.
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Spin Joy Into the World

By The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles

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 its first-ever off-site exhibit Be the Change: A Jewishly Inspired Public Art Movement, we jumped at the opportunity. The exhibit features six monuments designed by artists representing six different service-based organizations.
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New Podcast: Making Your Own Path With Rabbi Noah Farkas

By The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles

Rabbi Noah Farkas, President & CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles, and I discuss what the last year and a half has been like for him as he transitioned into the leadership role for one of the largest Jewish Federation in North America. 
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Exploring Juneteenth and Judaism: A Journey of Intersection and Liberation

By The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles

As we commemorate Juneteenth, which marks the day federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people were freed, we make space to honor the end of chattel slavery in the United States while honoring the struggles of enslaved peoples.
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Mural Unveiled to Unite Against All Forms of Hate

By The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles

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 vs Hate, an initiative of the Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations, in partnership with our Federation and ADL Los Angeles.
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Making an Impact at JPAC

By The Jewish Federation

The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles is proud of its partnership with the Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California (JPAC). This year, we brought a delegation of 50 outstanding leaders, our largest to date, to JPAC’s premier annual event, Capitol Summit.
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May is Jewish American Heritage Month!

By The Jewish Federation

Established in 2006, Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) commemorates more than 350 years of Jewish history in America. In the face of an alarming rise in antisemitic attacks and rhetoric, it is more vital than ever to embrace Jewish identity and culture.
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Reflections on Our Important Trip to Israel 

By The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles

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 by The Jewish Federations of North America. We went to show solidarity and to advocate for a resolution to the ongoing judicial reform crisis. We heard repeatedly that our presence was desired, and our voices needed.
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Our Town Hall on Antisemitic Violence

By The Jewish Federation

Our Federation convened the community for an evening of powerful discussion in response to the recent antisemitic hate crimes that have rattled our sense of safety and self-expression. At YULA Boys High School, we brought 400 community members together to meet with elected officials, law enforcement, and Jewish community leaders.
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