May 17, 2012 | The Wire
Join the entire community this Sunday morning at Pan Pacific Park for the Walk to End Genocide, a 5K walk and action fair to raise awareness and funds that provide vital resources for those suffering the effects of mass atrocities and genocide. Read More »
May 17, 2012 | The Wire
What makes a space sacred? Do we need to build a large temple or sanctuary to feel close to God? Do Jewish and Protestant houses of worship have anything in common? Read More »
May 16, 2012 | The Wire
May is Jewish American Heritage Month in the U.S. and in celebration we want you to tell us who you think is making a positive impact here in the L.A. Jewish community. As part of the commemoration, Union Bank and KCET have joined in the celebration by honoring several of our community members. Read More »
May 15, 2012 | The Wire
The Federation’s 63rd Annual Legal Division Dinner was a memorable evening honoring Marc Seltzer of Susman Godfrey for his longtime dedication and commitment to the Federation, as well as his work on behalf of the community. In recognition of such, the Beverly Wilshire was filled with a veritable who’s who of the Los Angeles legal community, including judicial luminaries from the federal, state and county courts. Read More »
May 14, 2012 | The Wire
Our Federation’s LA/Israel Network is dedicated to showcasing Israel’s progressiveness and innovation across business, social, environmental and philanthropic platforms. That’s why we recently hosted Jason Wolf from Better Place – for the inside scoop on the Israeli electric car company that is one of the many organizations and people profiled in the hit documentary, Israel Inside: How a Small Nation Makes a Big Difference. You can watch it right now! Read More »
May 11, 2012 | The Wire
Last week, the State Assembly Insurance Committee approved AB 2160 (Blumenfield). This bill is a vital part of national and international efforts to ratchet up economic pressure on the government of Iran and to stop its nuclear weapon program. You can help ensure the bill passes. Read More »
May 08, 2012 | The Wire
In honor of Yom Ha’Atzmaut, Israel Independence Day, Hoffman briefed members of the Board of Rabbis of Southern California and Federation staff on the political climate in Israel and its relationship to the upcoming U.S. presidential election, dubbing his topic “Red States, Blue States and the Jewish State.” Read More »