Swastikas and Hate Messages Sprayed Outside IAC Los Angeles Office
August 11, 2025
Security cameras at the site captured a suspect in the act; the footage is currently being reviewed by local police.
Ayala Or-El
‘Finding Ruby’: One Man’s Journey to Understand the Grandfather Who Chose War Over Family
August 7, 2025
What began as an attempt to understand a missing ancestor evolved into a sweeping, heartfelt historical investigation into legacy, idealism and politics.
JFLA Offers Hope and Interest-Free Loans to Fire Survivors Across L.A.
August 7, 2025
JFLA had recently announced that it had distributed over $1.9 million in interest-free loans to those impacted by the wildfires.
Indie Rocker Alyssa Joseph on Music, Mental Health and Making It on Her Own Terms
July 31, 2025
The Journal sat down with her for a candid conversation about her journey and the music that fuels it.
Faith, Film and Firearms: Mark Feuerstein on Jewish Pride in the Age of Antisemitism
July 31, 2025
Though witnessing the rise in antisemitism in the U.S. hasn’t made him want to own a gun, Feuerstein said he came to realize that Jews need to protect themselves and one another — because no one else will.
Leading with Strength and Heart: Mayor Sharona Nazarian’s Vision for Beverly Hills
July 25, 2025
In many ways, Nazarian’s journey is the ultimate success story — fleeing oppression in one country and rising to prominence in another.
From Silence to Song: Ortal Edri’s Journey from Trauma to Viral Street Performer
July 24, 2025
Edri has been singing for the homeless since she arrived in Los Angeles a couple of years ago.
Off Road, On Camera: Lior Raz and Rotem Sela’s Wild, Emotional Ride Through Central Asia
July 24, 2025
In “Off Road,” Lior Raz (“Fauda,” “Gladiator II”) and Rotem Sela (“The Baker and the Beauty”) trade the safety of scripted series for the unpredictable.
Strengthening Jewish Identity Through the Power of Grandparenting
July 24, 2025
Research has shown that grandparents play a significant and integral role in family life. As such, they have a major influence in strengthening their grandchildren’s Jewish identity.
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