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American Jews stay in the game with Israeli sports
Batsheva Pomerantz
March 4, 2016
Forget all the jokes you’ve heard. On Feb. 25, The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles hosted a panel of accomplished Jewish athletes to share stories about competing internationally and, in the process, debunk the myth that Jews can’t jump.
After top-down transformation, Hillel 818 shows signs of growth
Jared Sichel
February 11, 2016
When David Katz, the new executive director of Hillel 818 — the organization that serves Jewish students on three San Fernando Valley campuses — was being courted away last year from his position leading Hillel at the University of Pittsburgh, he wasn’t exactly given the most attractive hard sell. He recalls being told the following by Hillel International’s leadership:
ROI local: The SoCal community members
Esther D. Kustanowitz
December 4, 2015
If you’re involved in the Los Angeles Jewish community, you’ve probably already encountered the work of local ROI Community members: They’re artists, communicators, community-builders, innovators and entrepreneurs working at many of our community programs and organizations, and on behalf of their own projects, all over the city.
New director for Hillel 818
Jewish Journal
August 27, 2015
Hillel 818 has undergone a major facelift in the past year, culminating in the April arrival of executive director David Katz, who trekked across the country from Pittsburgh with the hope of bringing a fresh start to Jewish life on three Valley college campuses.
Moving and shaking: Sinai Akiba Academy, JFS Family Violence Project, Hillel 818 and more
Ryan Torok
February 5, 2015
Sinai Akiba Academy in Westwood honored longtime faculty member Rivka Shaked, as well as Luiza and Andrei Iancu, alumni parents who have held various leadership positions over the years, during its annual event and auction Jan. 24.
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