Ryan Torok
Leaders, Crowds Rally to support Israel in Los Angeles
A crowd of more than 3,000 closed down Wilshire Boulevard in front of the Israeli Consulate in mid-city Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon, June 6, to show support for Israel and listen to speeches by state, city and community leaders.
Pro-Israel Rally Planned for Sunday (June 6) at Israel Consulate
The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles, along with the Israeli Consulate, convened a community meeting Wednesday evening, June 2, to plan what they hope will be a large rally on Sunday, June 6, to support Israel. The rally will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday in front of the consulate at 6380 Wilshire Boulevard.
Forum: Arts, Technology Ease U.S.-Middle East Relations
On May 27, Farah Pandith, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s special representative to Muslim communities, was part of a forum hosted by the Levantine Cultural Center on strengthening diplomatic ties between the United States and the Middle East.
Jeff Garlin…Seriously
An hour before the start of Jeff Garlin’s recent stand-up show at Upright Citizens Brigade in Hollywood, a huge line had formed around the block on Franklin Avenue, obstructing the entrances to adjacent cafes and a clothing store.\n
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