With domestic terrorism on the rise in the United States, Jewish Americans are at risk. We must take bold action to protect ourselves. Last week, JFEDLA came together with leaders […]
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 ensure California has the tools to effectively confront antisemitism in […]
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 and comprehensive response. Through a unique collaboration between JFEDLA, the […]
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 to pursue higher education without the burden of debt, the […]
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 leadership. CLI profoundly influenced how I live my life, instilling […]
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 is high, and we feel for the Israelis who are […]
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 are facing, we brought together more than a dozen civic […]
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., — remind us that Jewish identity remains a target in America. […]
2025 ULP Cohort
Eric AguiarBrotherhood Crusade Ryan AhariMAZON Maryam AhmedEdelman Emmanuel Alcantar Climate Cabinet David P. AndersonHasset Capital Aldo Marcias ArellanoEquality California Justin BlakelyCrystal Stairs Inc. Andrew BradyDLA Piper Vanessa CarrHilltop Public Solutions […]
Wildfire Allocations Report
Strength and community are incredible forces. When the wildfires devastated Los Angeles, we all responded to care for our neighbors in need. Learn more.
JAHM 2025 Events
FDR, America, and the Holocaust Presented By: American Jewish UniversityDates: April 28th, May 5th, May 12th, May 19th A virtual four-part class with AJU’s Michael Berenbaum exploring Franklin D. Roosevelt’s […]
Jewish American Heritage Month
Each May, communities and organizations across the nation pay tribute to Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) – a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Jewish Americans to our […]
2024 Annual Report
Our 2024 Annual Report is a recap of the past year filled with inspiring moments and vibrant photos celebrating the many achievements we made possible together. Download the report.
Rebuilding Los Angeles Together
Because you put your values of community and strength in action, together we are helping L.A. recover. It’s hard to believe that it has been less than two months since […]
2025 AIA Cohort
Amie Baron Beeta Benjy Dr. Senem Çevik Michelle Elmer Nick Gaines Yonit Kovnator Arianna Miskin James O’Connell Allie Padilla Arturo Rajlevsky Amitai Raziel Samuel Richman Josh Sautter Julie Shapiro Ari […]
Putting the Value of Inclusion in Action
As the massive scale of the wildfire tragedy evolves, JFEDLA continues to provide vital help to our many neighbors who have suffered unimaginable loss. Concurrently, we remain committed to serving […]
Love Letters from Angelenos after the fires
The first thing I noticed as I entered the Palisades fire burn zone was the smell. Burned wood, soot and chemicals permeated the air. The after-fire scent was punctuated, however, […]
Jewish values will guide us through this crisis, as they always have
Less than a week ago, I was looking out of a 12th-story window of a hotel near Los Angeles International Airport, watching with horror as flames and smoke began to […]
Our Coordinated Response to this Historic Crisis
Our entire Los Angeles community continues to reel from the devastation of the past few days. With miles of land burned, thousands of buildings gone, and casualties rising, our wonderful […]
Wildfire Crisis Briefing
JFEDLA continues to put the value of community in action by providing resources to those in need during our webinar with local elected officials and Jewish community leaders on the […]
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