Moving and Shaking

By Ryan Torok
Published on April 24, 2013

Leaders from Los Angeles’ Jewish and Israel communities came together to celebrate Yom HaZikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day for its fallen soldiers and victims of terror, on April 14 at Stephen S. Wise Temple in Bel Air.

Pink Floyd’s Waters takes some credit for Wonder’s decision to skip FIDF event

Published on March 21, 2013

Pink Floyd's Roger Waters took partial credit for Stevie Wonder's decision to pull out of performing at a Friends of Israel Defense Forces event.

$14 million raised without Stevie Wonder at FIDF gala

Published on December 12, 2012

Despite a stormy week of protest and provocation following music icon Stevie Wonder’s last-minute pullout from the Friends of Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) Western Region dinner, the Dec. 6 gala went off without a hitch, raising a record $14 million for Israeli soldiers.

Balancing Israel of War and Israel of Peace

By David Suissa
Published on December 12, 2012

There’s been a lot of talk in our community lately about this notion of “balance,” particularly around the question of whether Israel supporters should balance their support for Israel with empathy for the enemy.

FIDF show goes on without Stevie Wonder [VIDEO]

By Danielle Berrin
Published on December 7, 2012

Acting Offline, African-Americans Pressured Stevie Wonder to Drop FIDF Gig

By Jonah Lowenfeld
Published on December 6, 2012

Near silence after Stevie Wonder cancels FIDF performance

By Danielle Berrin
Published on December 4, 2012

Friends of IDF expresses ‘regret’ for Wonder quitting fundraiser gig

Published on November 29, 2012

The head of the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces expressed his regret that Grammy-winning singer Stevie Wonder has pulled out of performing at a fundraiser for the group.

Stevie Wonder cancels performance at Saban-Chaired FIDF Gala for IDF Soldiers

By JewishJournal.com
Published on November 29, 2012

Legendary pop musician Stevie Wonder has cancelled his performance scheduled for the Dec. 6 FIDF Gala in Los Angeles saluting IDF Soldiers. The event is sponsored by philanthropists Haim and Cheryl Saban.

The story behind the Hotel Shangri-La anti-Semitism trial

By Jonah Lowenfeld
Published on August 22, 2012

It was late in the afternoon on Aug. 15, a Wednesday, when the jury delivered its verdict to a Santa Monica courtroom.

Additional $440,000 in punitive damages imposed on Hotel Shangri-La

By Jonah Lowenfeld
Published on August 16, 2012

Third full day of deliberations in FIDF v. Hotel Shangri-La trial ends without a verdict

By Jonah Lowenfeld
Published on August 13, 2012

Closing arguments in Hotel Shangri-La discrimination trial

By Jonah Lowenfeld
Published on August 8, 2012

Shangri-La hotel owner testifies in FIDF discrimination trial

By Jonah Lowenfeld
Published on August 2, 2012

In heated Hotel Shangri-La discrimination trial, first FIDF witness keeps his cool [UPDATED]

By Jonah Lowenfeld
Published on July 30, 2012

Israeli, Jewish Clothing Designers Highlight FIDF Fashion Show [VIDEO]

By Ryan Torok
Published on May 17, 2011

Flanked by two large flags — one Israeli and the other American — fashion models strutted down a long, white catwalk, showing off versatile fashions by local Israeli and Jewish designers during a fashion show at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel on May 12, held in celebration of Yom HaAtzmaut.

Friends of the IDF (FIDF) gala to honor 30 soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces

By Tom Tugend
Published on December 10, 2008

With Israeli resources strained to assure quality training and equipment for the army, navy and air force, the mission of the FIDF and its Israeli counterpart, the Association for the Wellbeing of Israel's Soldiers, is to provide the extras and comforts to relieve the daily pressures of combat service.

Leo David: From Israel soldier to soldiers’ friend

By Tom Tugend
Published on December 10, 2008

". . . I fought in a tank unit, though we didn't have any real tanks in the beginning, so we got some trucks, attached some armor plating and called them tanks . . ."

Meet the IDF: Shimon Siso, 23, Golani Infantry Brigade

Published on December 10, 2008

" . . . The terrorists send missiles into Israel from schools in highly populated areas, so we have to go into their homes to get them without hurting innocent passersby or children," he said. "We usually succeed in our missions, but we sometimes have to give up the lives of our soldiers in order to do it . . . "

Meet the IDF: Ido Niv, 21, Maglan Elite Combat Unit

Published on December 10, 2008

" . . . I had the option of taking a light service next to home, getting coffee for the commanders, but I wanted to serve my country. It was a strong feeling for me . . . "

Meet the IDF: Zina Milstein, 19,  Infantry Unit 500, Infantry Instructor

Published on December 10, 2008

" . . . I get phone calls from soldiers after missionscalling to tell me they killed a terroristand to thank me for the good training. It feels good to know I'm making a difference . . . "

IDF support ensures bright future for Jews worldwide

Published on December 10, 2008

If our own youth and young adults connect to Israel, they will be more likely to connect to the more vibrant expressions of Judaism in the decades to come.