Your Voice Matters: Election 2022 Los Angeles Virtual Mayoral Forum

October 28, 2022

By The Jewish Federation

Hosted by the ADL Los Angeles, The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles, and AJC Los Angeles, join us for a candidate forum for Los Angeles Mayor on Wednesday, October 26, 2022.

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Community News

CSI Helps Arrest Dangerous White Supremacist

August 14, 2023

By The Jewish Federation

A tip from a community security group led to the arrest of a Reseda man who allegedly "called for the mass murder of Jews."

Combatting Antisemitism With Love & Jewish Wisdom

December 23, 2022

By The Jewish Federation

Nearly a dozen billboards carrying messages denouncing antisemitism have sprung up across Los Angeles County, with organizers hoping that their messages of love can counter the spread of hate speech.

Combatting Antisemitism

October 27, 2022

By The Jewish Federation

Watch as our President & CEO Rabbi Noah Farkas speaks to CNN about combatting antisemitism

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Ukraine Fundraising Campaign and Border Trip

March 15, 2022

By The Jewish Federation

Even in Los Angeles, it's not difficult to identify with the pain of the Ukrainian people. For Jews, the Russian invasion is all too familiar and at the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles, fundraising efforts to help refugees have already brought in over $1.5 million.

Community News

Our Jewish LA: Helping Our Whole Community

March 8, 2022

By The Jewish Federation

This week, I focused on how our Federation and our partners care for our entire Jewish community. Across town or around the world, if Jews need help, we are there.

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Our Jewish LA: Caring for Jews in Need

March 2, 2022

By The Jewish Federation

At home and abroad, the Federation cares for those in need and lifts up Jews of all backgrounds and abilities. Check out what I’m up to this week — and take a look inside our partnerships here in L.A.

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Community News

CSI Keeps Our Synagogues and Community Safe

January 27, 2022

By The Jewish Federation

In the last few years, Jason Dice has been to more than 180 synagogues across Los Angeles. Dice recently scoped out a congregation in Beverly Hills.

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Community News

Press Conference on Security with ADL & Law Enforcement

January 24, 2022

By The Jewish Federation

After last weekend’s hostage standoff at a synagogue in Texas, local and federal authorities held a news conference Friday morning in Los Angeles to address safety concerns for local synagogues.

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Shining A Light on Antisemitism

December 27, 2021

By The Jewish Federation

On Friday December 3rd in Grand Park, we convened elected officials including Mayor Eric Garcetti, our incoming President & CEO Rabbi Noah Farkas, and our civic partners from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds for a powerful event that raised awareness about antisemitism and all forms of hate.

Federation News

Federation Impact Update — November 2021

December 27, 2021

By The Jewish Federation

Our Federation continuously identifies and addresses our community’s greatest challenges and opportunities — locally and globally. Below are just a few recent examples of the powerful impact your support makes possible.

Federation News

The Road To Resilience

December 27, 2021

By The Jewish Federation

Our President & CEO Jay Sanderson meets with other global leaders to address the needs of populations living in poverty

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Federation News

An interview with our President & CEO on how he transformed our Federation

November 12, 2021

By The Jewish Federation

Community News

Reflections & Visions for the New Year: A Rosh Hashanah Celebration With Civic Leaders

November 12, 2021

By The Jewish Federation

Twenty civic leaders representing city, county, state and federal government participated in The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles’ annual Rosh Hashanah gathering titled “Hear Our Voices: Reflections and Visions for the New Year A Rosh Hashanah Celebration With Civic Leaders” on Monday, Aug. 30.

Federation News

Announcing Our New President & CEO

November 12, 2021

By The Jewish Federation

We are thrilled to announce the next leader of The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles. After an extensive search, the Board of the Federation has voted and approved Rabbi Noah Farkas to be the next President & CEO. Rabbi Farkas’ official term will begin on January 1st, 2022, but he will begin working at the Federation in November. The Federation’s current President & CEO Jay Sanderson will continue to serve in that role through December 31st, 2021.

The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles Opposes Upcoming UTLA Resolution On Israel

August 6, 2021

By The Jewish Federation

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) is the largest public school system in California and the 2nd largest public school district in the United States. In September, the Los Angeles Teachers Union is expected to vote on a resolution urging the U.S. government to cut all aid to Israel. The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles strongly opposes this resolution.

Federation News

Our Community Security Is a Top Priority

August 6, 2021

By The Jewish Federation

We are deeply concerned about the dramatic rise in antisemitism and direct attacks on Jews worldwide. We condemn last night’s attack on Jews by a pro-Palestinian mob in a restaurant in West Hollywood. Our Community Security Initiative (CSI) is working directly with local law enforcement to make sure that the perpetrators are prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

Community News

How The Jewish Federation Provided Relief During the Pandemic in 2020

August 6, 2021

By The Jewish Federation

As a year unlike any other comes to a close, we want to share this Jewish Journal article with you that highlights our Federation’s tireless and essential work on behalf of the Jewish community.

Shofar Wave

August 6, 2021

By The Jewish Federation

The Federation, along with their partners at IKAR, organized and connected a vast network of synagogues and rabbis throughout the city to create a one-of-a-kind event. It brought together Jews across Los Angeles to observe one of our most cherished traditions.

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