“We have been kvelling these past couple of days after receiving this incredible grant to support staff. The air of relief and the openness this grant presents us with is truly a catalyst for a sea change in our institution. This grant gives our staff and faculty the confidence they need to begin a new…
This article was originally published in Jewish Journal. Click here to view the article on their website. Adas Torah Synagogue, Sinai Temple and the Simon Wiesenthal Center are among the recipients. The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles and the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles announced on July 10 that $1.3 million in security…
Our Jewish community has been facing unprecedented antisemitism, violent demonstrations, and worrying acts of aggression, which have required a rapid and comprehensive response. The Foundation, in a unique and unprecedented partnership with JFEDLA and the Tepper Foundation, has therefore directed $1.3 million to improve security measures at Jewish institutions across Los Angeles that serve children.…
We’re pleased to share a new article by Naomi Strongin, Vice President of the Center for Designed Philanthropy, entitled “Directing Philanthropy in the Shadow of October 7” published June 6, 2024 in the Jewish Journal. Naomi says “Each one of us has the individual capacity to make a difference, turn tragedy into action, and, in…
Colleges and universities have seen an alarming increase in antisemitic incidents, causing Jewish students across the country to feel unsafe and seek security within their Jewish organizations on campus. Columbia University, Yale University, and New York University have made national headlines, and our local students are also facing a threatening environment – with antisemitism and…
“Kol dichfin yeitei v’yeichol”—let all who are hungry, come and eat At the Passover Seder, we re-tell the Exodus story and declare, “Ha lahma anya,” including the cornerstone phrase, “Kol dichfin yeitei v’yeichol”—let all who are hungry, come and eat. It is a core Jewish value that everyone deserves to celebrate being free at Passover…
“May we always remember our solidarity with the Jewish community of the diaspora. And, may we be more optimistic for a better, more peaceful, Middle East.” – Offi Zisser Last week, The Foundation’s Israel-based philanthropy consultant, Offi Zisser, offered a sobering account of the major challenges facing Israel six months after October 7. Looking back,…
Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles Awards $1.1 Million to address Infant and Maternal health
The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles (The Foundation) today announced that it has awarded a total of $1.1 million to seven local nonprofits addressing infant and maternal health, mainly focused on racial disparities in maternal health care for Black families in Los Angeles.