LA’s Jewish community

We welcome the settlement reached today between the University of California and Jewish students at UCLA. Accountability is a vital first step to ensuring that the mistakes made by the university, leaving Jewish students vulnerable and endangered, should not happen again. We appreciate the UC’s stated commitment to protecting Jewish students and combating antisemitism, which…

July 7, 2025Dear Members of the Senate Education Committee, On behalf of the Los Angeles Antisemitism Roundtable, a coalition of leading Jewish organizations working together to address antisemitism, we respectfully urge your support for AB 715 (Zbur and Addis)—a landmark bill designed to protect Jewish students in California’s K–12 schools. This bill is supported by…

Being a Brawerman Fellow has been one of the most impactful parts of my college journey. Of course, the financial support relieved a huge burden, which allowed me to focus on my studies. But what truly made the fellowship special were the experiences and people it brought into my life.   Through the biannual retreats, I…

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 from 100 Jewish communities and over 50 national organizations, representing 7.5 million Jewish Americans, for an emergency leadership mission in Washington, D.C. The mission —…

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 our K-12 space. Join us for an urgent advocacy push in Sacramento on Wednesday, July 9th. Your testimony before our state senators is critical. We’ve…

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 Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles, and the Jewish Federations of North America’s 2025 Emergency Security Fund in partnership with The Tepper Foundation, $500,000 has been distributed…

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 fellowship’s true impact lies in the vibrant, tight-knit community it fosters and the meaningful opportunities for leadership growth it provides.   Foremost among these were the…

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 in me the belief that true success is defined by the ability to meaningfully give back to the community. This philosophy continues to guide both…

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 exhausted from over 620 days of war with Gaza, now confronting missile barrages from Iran. As of this morning, at least 24 Israelis have been…

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 partners to share what their communities are experiencing, and how we can help.

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 Danette GarciaL.A. City Attorney’s Office Andi IsraelRxLA Sarika KasaraneniHealth Net Claudia LunaLA Civil Rights Stephanie MandelblumTV & Film Producer Michael MenjivarLA28 Rebecca RosanskyJewish Free Loan…

Strength and community are incredible forces. When the wildfires devastated Los Angeles, we all responded to care for our neighbors in need. Learn more.

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 response to the Holocaust, examining key decisions, missed opportunities, and the political forces that shaped U.S. actions. Jewtina y Co.’s Latin-Jewish Film Festival presents: Novia…

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 nation’s history, culture, and society. Established in 2006, JAHM commemorates more than 350 years of Jewish history in the U.S., highlighting the rich traditions, achievements,…

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.

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 the fires that burned across our neighborhoods shook our community to the core. According to CalFire, the combined damage exceeded 63 square miles, greater than…

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 everybody in our community who needs our love and empathy. February is Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month (JDAIM), which always holds a special place…

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, with wafts of salt and marine air that anyone familiar with our California coastline would describe simply as “the beach.” It was like the two…