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jewish family service
Moving & Shaking: Waldorf Astoria ribbon-cutting; new JFS director; social justice awards
Ryan Torok
July 19, 2017
Castro leaving Jewish Family Service after 35 years
Ryan Torok
November 3, 2016
Paul Castro, the president and CEO of Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles (JFS) who has worked at the social service agency for more than 35 years, has announced his retirement, effective December 2017.
Jews have unique obligation to help the homeless
Bill Boyarsky
January 27, 2016
As the number of homeless people in Los Angeles has grown to a level that is a civic disgrace, I’ve been wondering whether we Jews have a special obligation to help them.
Moving and Shaking: Ziering family honored, IRF elects new president, JFS honors former president
Ryan Torok
June 13, 2013
Temple Beth Am honored the Ziering family for its generosity to the Los Angeles Jewish community, Israel, the arts and numerous philanthropic organizations around the world on May 29 with a concert gala that featured performances by Placido Domingo, Melissa Manchester and Cantor Magda Fishman.
Eric Garcetti: Keep an eye out for seniors
Bill Boyarsky
May 29, 2013
The small turnout at the Los Angeles polls for the mayoral election on May 21 is cited as evidence that most Angelenos don’t care whether City Hall is open, closed or simply blown away.
Iranian Jews honor local Jewish nonprofits, HIAS
Karmel Melamed
February 13, 2013
Nearly 500 local Iranian Jews packed two auditoriums at UCLA’s Fowler Museum on Jan. 28 for an event honoring three prominent Los Angeles-area Jewish nonprofits and the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS).
Holiday help, Jewish Federation style
Jewish Journal
December 12, 2012
Traditionally, the holiday season is a time to think about others. This year, several events focused on the continuing need to address social issues, especially feeding the hungry and appreciating veterans.
JFS announces program, staffing cuts
Julie Gruenbaum Fax
October 24, 2012
Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles (JFS) announced layoffs in some areas and expansion in other areas of its operation Oct. 16, saying it was looking to position JFS for success as it responds to shifts in how programs are funded.
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