Lindsay Schacht: Senior citizens are better together with her
January 5, 2017
Lindsay Schacht was interested right away when her high school teachers announced that a group helping senior citizens was seeking volunteers.
Kylie Ora Lobell
Kylie Ora Lobell is a writer for the Jewish Journal of Los Angeles, The Forward, Tablet Magazine, Aish, and Chabad.org and the author of the first children’s book for the children of Jewish converts, “Jewish Just Like You.”
Celebrating the ‘Stages’ of Sam Glaser’s songs
December 21, 2016
In the 25 years that musician and singer Sam Glaser has been performing, he’s recorded more than 20 albums and played venues big and small around the world.
A brief history of Nittel Nacht
December 21, 2016
On the upcoming first night of Chanukah, Chasidic and some observant Ashkenazi Jews will forgo Torah study, choosing instead to play games or pursue other leisure activities.
Kallah teachers cover the Jewish laws of marriage and more
December 16, 2016
Before Sarah Roven got married, she knew she wanted to learn all about the Jewish laws of marriage and get a clearer sense of what her relationship was going to look like. And, as a frum Jew, that meant taking kallah (bridal) classes.
With dresses and more, gemachs lend a hand in keeping down costs
December 8, 2016
The average wedding in America today costs more than $26,000, according to the website costofwedding.com.
Bride Jamie Lee takes a comical look at planning nuptials in ‘Weddiculous’
December 8, 2016
When comedian Jamie Lee got engaged in December 2014, it meant the realization of a lifelong dream. No, not getting married — writing a book.
Cantor amplifies his legacy through Temple’s Arts Center
November 10, 2016
Nathan Lam was just a child when he discovered his life’s calling: to be a cantor.
Foundation grants spur training of Jewish educators
November 4, 2016
The Jewish Theological Seminary (JTS), Yeshiva University and Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR) recently completed a six-year, $45 million initiative funded by the Jim Joseph Foundation that increased the number of Jewish educators who earned advanced degrees and credentials from the three schools, provided for new or improved teaching programs, and boosted the number of educators who received jobs or promotions.
Dance studio has the right moves for Orthodox girls
September 29, 2016
For Orthodox girls and women, dance lessons aren’t as easy as learning a plié here and a relevé there.
L.A. Eruv down while group seeks donations
September 21, 2016
The Los Angeles Community Eruv — the largest in the country — is expected to be down this Shabbat because of significant financial challenges that could put its future in peril, according to officials.
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