Yeshiva And ORT In Joint Program
After several years of negotiations, Yeshivas Bais Toras Menachem of Los Angeles and ORT-College of Los Angeles are joining forces in an educational endeavor.
OJCB And Inmates Celebrate Sukkot
During Chol HaMoed Sukkot, The Orthodox Jewish Chaplaincy Board (OJCB) conducted holiday programs for Jewish inmates at Los Angeles County Men’s Central Jail and Twin Tower Correctional Facility.
Zion Orphanage Jerusalem Still Growing
Members of the Los Angeles Jewish community recently attended a reception for the Zion Orphanage Jerusalem. Founded over 100 years ago by Rabbi Abraham Yochanan Blumenthal, the orphanage started out as home to Israel’s homeless children.
A Mitzvah In 30 Minutes
Founded in 1977, Tomchei Shabbos of L.A. has been providing essential Shabbos food packages to thousands of needy Jewish families in the Los Angeles community.
France’s Rav Chaim Halpern In L.A.
Andrew Friedman, president of Congregation Bais Naftoli, recently greeted Rav Chaim Halpern, rosh yeshiva of Ohr Yosef Novardik in France.
Rofeh Cholim Cancer Society Reception
Naomi and Chaim Manela, and Lorraine and Steve Spira recently hosted the annual Rofeh Cholim Cancer Society (RCCS) reception in Los Angeles. RCCS supporters throughout the Los Angeles Jewish community were in attendance.
L.A. Mayoral Campaign In Full Swing
The Friedman Law Offices recently hosted a breakfast reception honoring Los Angeles mayoral candidate and the city’s current controller Wendy Greuel. The breakfast was attended by numerous rabbis and other L.A. clergy members, along with special guest speaker Rabbi Eliyahu Abergel, the chief judge of Jerusalem’s Rabbinic Court.
OJCB Shakes Lulav And Esrog With Prisoners
Chaplain Winkler along with the other OJCB chaplains work tirelessly on a daily basis to ensure that all of the Jewish prisoners religious needs are met.
TCLA Graduation Highlights
“You Touro graduates are automatically soldiers in [Israel’s] struggle, and we count on you,” Rothstein told the graduates.
U.S. And Israel Celebrate Chanukah In Utah
Chabad Lubavitch of Utah recently hosted its annual Chanukah menorah lighting ceremony at that state’s Governor’s Mansion in Salt Lake City.
Northern California Girls School Sees Growth
Nurturing students toward a bright future in the Jewish community, the school supports them in all aspects of personal growth: intellectually, spiritually, socially, and creatively.
Harkham Hillel Hebrew Academy Head Honored
Rabbi Sufrin is the first identifiable Orthodox head of school to win this accolade.
Chassidishe Kollel’s Annual Dinner
The Los Angeles Kollel Yechiel Yehuda recently held its annual dinner honoring Mr. and Mrs. Berel Weiss. Reb Elie Ryzman spoke of his meeting with the previous Modzitzer Rebbe, who, during their conversation, said, "You should know that Reb Berel Weiss is a gaon b'chesed, and we should all learn from him."
Jewish Community Mourns Loss Of Dr. Esther Rose Lowy
Dr. Lowy believed passionately in higher education for both men and women and would stop at nothing to assist young students in achieving their educational goals.
Hungarian Ambassador And Rabbi Shaul Spira Honored At Bais Naftoli Breakfast
Cantor Moti Boyer came from the East Coast to support the event.