The Los Angeles Police Department’s Major Crimes Division is investigating an incident that occurred on the evening of September 22, when a car attempted to ram into a crowd of people celebrating the holiday of Sukkot.

The three brothers say they try to never forget that SukkahCo. is more than a business; it is also a mitzvah.

“There is a Torah commandment which states, ‘And you shall take for yourselves on the first day [of Sukkot], the fruit of the beautiful [citron] tree. People take that commandment very seriously and often go to great lengths to find the perfect etrog [that’s] perfect for them.”

While employed at his father’s Chabad center, he filled his spare time honing his martial arts skills at local gyms. “One day a gym owner asked me to be a sponsored fighter for local competitions. From then on, my interest in martial arts grew even stronger,” Eilfort said. 

Moderated by Rabbi Ilana Grinblat of the Board of Rabbis of Southern California, the virtual Zoom meeting started with remarks by President and CEO of The Federation Jay Sanderson. “This is a bittersweet experience for me because as you know this will be the last time speaking to you at this wonderful event as president and CEO of The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles,” Sanderson said, referring to his leaving the post at the end of the year.

Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services has opened the Glorya Kaufman Performing Arts Center (GKPAC), a multi-use, award-winning, 299-seat theatre where local and national performers will display their artistry with diverse audiences and Vista students.