From Guests to Hosts: Creating Joy Through the Rituals of Shabbat
Bringing joy to our community is a value we’re proud to teach. Through the Nu Fridays Gen Z Shabbat Supper…
Building a Stronger Future for Israel through Unistream
When you support Jewish Federation Los Angeles, you’re building a bright Jewish future for Israel where the values of community,…
United in Memory. United in Hope.
Today begins a new era of hope for the Jewish people. We are elated that the hostages are finally home.…
A Season of Hope
The holiday of Sukkot, a time of celebration with family and friends, is known as, in the words of our…
The Language of Welcoming in Jewish L.A.
Welcoming is a core Jewish value. It’s also a matter of language. That was one of the key takeaways Rabbi…
From Words to Action: Building True Inclusion in Jewish L.A.
A commitment to inclusion is a common refrain in contemporary Jewish life. Our values call us to move beyond words.…
Brighter Together: Teens Build Bridges Through Friendship and Storytelling
Teenagers guided by our shared Jewish values can make the extraordinary happen. With support from JFEDLA’s Julie Beren Platt Teen…
As Kids Go Back to School, We’re With You All the Way
When our children walk into school each morning — whether it’s an early childhood center or a college lecture hall…
Largest Single Gift in JFEDLA History Will Sustain Geri & Richard Brawerman Leadership Institute Decades into Future
Jewish Federation Los Angeles (JFEDLA) recently received a historic $20 million endowment gift from the estate of Geri Brawerman, the…
A Vital First Step Toward Protecting Jewish College Students
We welcome the settlement reached today between the University of California and Jewish students at UCLA. Accountability is a vital…
AB715 LA Antisemitism Roundtable Advocacy Letter
July 7, 2025Dear Members of the Senate Education Committee, On behalf of the Los Angeles Antisemitism Roundtable, a coalition of…
My Life-Changing Journey as a Brawerman Fellow
Being a Brawerman Fellow has been one of the most impactful parts of my college journey. Of course, the financial…
Protecting Our Communities, Upholding Our Values
With domestic terrorism on the rise in the United States, Jewish Americans are at risk. We must take bold action…
Join Us to Protect Jewish Students in Sacramento on July 9th
As antisemitism continues to rise, our schools are not immune. We are calling on you to take immediate action to…
2025 Security Grants for the Jewish Community
Our Jewish community has been facing unprecedented antisemitism, violent demonstrations, and worrying acts of aggression, which have required a rapid…
How Brawerman Taught Me to Learn, Lead, and Belong
The Brawerman Fellowship has profoundly shaped both my academic journey and personal development. While its generous financial support enabled me…
Success Through Service: My CLI Journey
Participating in JFEDLA’s Community Leadership Institute (CLI) was a transformative experience that shaped my perspective on philanthropy, community involvement, and…
Supporting the People of Israel — We’re Built for This Moment
We in the Los Angeles Jewish community watch the war between Israel and Iran with fear and trepidation. Our anxiety…
Helping Our Neighbors in Crisis
When our neighbors are in crisis, we show up with compassion. In response to growing fears many in our city…
L.A. has More to do to Fight Antisemitism and Protect Jewish Residents
Two horrific attacks — one at a Jewish museum in Washington and the most recent in Boulder, Colo., —…
