AB 241: Human Dignity MUST Start at the Front Doorstep

By Lia Mandelbaum
Published on May 2, 2013

Moving and Shaking

By Ryan Torok
Published on May 1, 2013

Cantor Tifani Coyot of Temple Kol Tikvah in Woodland Hills has been named the successor to Cantor Evan Kent at Temple Isaiah. Kol Tikvah announced that Coyot had taken the job with Isaiah in March. She will take over for Kent in July, by which time Kol Tikvah hopes to have a replacement.

Lag B’Omer Calendar 2013

By Ryan Torok
Published on April 23, 2013

LGBT-friendly congregation Beth Chayim Chadashim hosts its inaugural Lag B’Omer celebration with singing around the fire pit at its new campus. Sat. 7-9 p.m. Free. Beth Chayim Chadashim, 6090 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. (323) 931-7023. bcc-la.org.

Congress passes more expansive Violence Against Women Act

Published on March 1, 2013

Congress approved the more expansive version of an extension of the Violence Against Women Act that an array of Jewish groups had backed.

Jewish groups ready to weigh in as Supreme Court considers same-sex marriage

Published on December 11, 2012

With public acceptance of same-sex marriage growing, liberal Jewish groups are hoping the U.S. Supreme Court will strike down the Defense of Marriage Act that they have long opposed.

Jews push for Prop. 30

By Jonah Lowenfeld
Published on November 1, 2012

With recent polls showing that support has fallen below 50 percent for Proposition 30 — Gov. Jerry Brown’s temporary tax hike initiative that would help fund education across California — Jewish organizers working on behalf of the measure are working hard to convince Californians to approve the measure.

Shofars blasting, Bend the Arc urges yes on Prop. 30

By Jonah Lowenfeld
Published on October 17, 2012

Bend the Arc is urging Jewish voters in California to rally behind Proposition 30.

A debate party turned sober

By Ryan Torok
Published on October 10, 2012

“It’s nerve-wracking for me to watch this debate,” said Julie Moss, 26, while watching the first of three U.S. presidential debates, on Oct. 3, on a flat-screen TV above a cocktail bar at Lola’s Restaurant.

Bend the Arc sends activists to push for tax cuts for the wealthy repeal

Published on August 23, 2012

Nine young political activists have started out on an eight-state tour to push for the repeal of the Pres. George W. Bush-era tax cuts for the wealthy.

Bend the Arc’s leader speaks about group’s goals

By Ryan Torok
Published on August 8, 2012

With tax reform on his mind, Alan van Capelle, CEO of Bend the Arc: A Jewish Partnership for Justice, came to Los Angeles to talk with young professionals during an Aug. 1 house party about what sets his social justice organization apart.

Express your solidarity with Wisconsin’s Sikh community

By Ryan Torok
Published on August 7, 2012

HEALTH CARE DECISION — Jews React: Chief executive officer of Bend the Arc

By Ryan Torok
Published on June 28, 2012

"This is a huge win for the American people," said Alan van Capelle, chief executive officer of Bend the Arc, a Jewish social justice organization. "The Supreme Court has validated the ACA [Affordable Care Act]."

Merged social justice groups become Bend the Arc

Published on April 3, 2012

Bend the Arc: A Jewish Partnership for Justice is the new name for the organization that was born from the merger of Jewish Funds for Justice and the Progressive Jewish Alliance.