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Jewish California Governor 2026 Candidate Forum
The Jewish California Governor 2026 Candidate Forum is a statewide event where leading candidates for governor will share their views on the issues that matter most to Jewish Californians. Candidates […]
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Introducing Our New Chair of the Board, Daniel Gryczman
As leadership changes, our commitment to putting your Jewish values in action remains the same. I’m proud to announce that Daniel Gryczman began a three-year term as JFEDLA’s Chair of […]
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Your Wildfire Impact — One Year Later
It’s been one year since the wildfires upended life across Los Angeles. In the face of historic loss, you took decisive action, alongside Jews from across the country, revealing the […]
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News and Updates for a Safe and Joyful Hanukkah
As Jewish communities come together for Hanukkah events around the world, we’re here to help our Los Angeles community stay informed and prepared. Here you’ll find news coverage, resources, and […]
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Celebrate Hanukkah Safely and Joyfully
The recent events at Bondi Beach have touched all of us. We mourn the senseless loss of life that has left our entire Jewish community shaken. At JFEDLA, our focus […]
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As Hanukkah begins, the US Jewish community is on edge in the wake of a deadly Australian antisemitic attack
Read this article from CNN, quoting our President & CEO Rabbi Noah Farkas, that captures the grief and fear so many Jews across the country are feeling this Hanukkah in […]
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Antisemitism at Wilshire Boulevard Temple News Hub
Our community demands protection in the wake of the antisemitic incident at Wilshire Boulevard Temple. To help you stay informed, we’ve organized news coverage, statements, commentary, and articles on the […]
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Our Community Demands Protection
Dear Community, We share your outrage at the protest and disruption of an event that took place on Wednesday at Wilshire Boulevard Temple, the oldest Jewish congregation in Los Angeles. […]
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Enough Is Enough: We Are Running Out of Time to Protect Our Jewish Community
Protecting our community is foundational to Jews feeling safe enough to express our First Amendment rights, like everybody else in America. After yet another incident, this time at Wilshire Boulevard Temple, our […]
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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 Club Series, a thoughtful four-part training by our young adult […]
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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, leadership, and joy can flourish. Our strategic partnership with Unistream […]
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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. For the past two years, their absence has been a […]
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A Season of Hope
The holiday of Sukkot, a time of celebration with family and friends, is known as, in the words of our rabbis, Zman Simchateinu “A Time of Our Happiness.” For the […]
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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 Paul Kipnes of Congregation Or Ami in Calabasas had after […]
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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. To be genuinely inclusive to LGBTQIA+ community members, Jewish Los […]
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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 Innovation Grant (TIG), Santa Monica High School students Sadie Gryczman […]
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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 — they share the same blend of curiosity, challenge, and […]
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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 largest single gift in JFEDLA history, this transformative investment will […]
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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 first step to ensuring that the mistakes made by the […]
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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 leading Jewish organizations working together to address antisemitism, we respectfully […]