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Letters to the Editor: Daily Bruin Cartoon, David Friedman and ‘Kapos,’ Federation Stance
Cutting Edge Grants from the Jewish Community Foundation
The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles has named nine initiatives the recipients of its annual Cutting Edge Grants program, intended to support creative thinkers, social entrepreneurs and innovative organizations in the local Jewish community.
Should Federation take sides?: A Rabbinic letter of support for the Iran agreement
On July 21, the Los Angeles Jewish Federation board sent an appeal to our community to urge Congress to oppose the joint Comprehensive Plan of Action on Iran’s Nuclear Program, saying:
Should Federation take sides?: Moving forward together
If you’ve ever heard me speak, you’ve heard me say, “I have the best job in the world.”
Moving and shaking: City Hall Passover, Shalhevet School crowned champs, Beit T’Shuvah runs
Los Angeles City Hall held its first-ever Passover celebration, which was organized by the Board of Rabbis of Southern California and The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles.
Local Birthright offerings feature niche trips
Registration began this week for Taglit-Birthright Israel, the program offering free 10-day trips to Israel for Jews ages 18-26 that was created to connect young people to their heritage. This year, The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles is co-sponsoring a variety of opportunities: With nine trips and room for 40 people on each, there are 360 spaces available, however many trips fill up quickly.
Israeli economics 101
Ofek Lavian has two passions: business and Israel, his native land. What he felt that he was missing when he went to college at the University of Southern California was an opportunity to learn about his home country while interacting with people who shared his same interests in it.