Ryan Torok
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
L.A. pro-Israel rally draws large crowd, blames Turkish government and Hamas for the deaths in the f
The Los Angeles community mobilized to show support of Israel in the wake of the flotilla crisis. A pro-Israel rally took place beginning at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 1, outside the Turkish consulate on Wilshire Boulevard.
Israel Consul General in L.A. says Israeli soldiers were provoked in flotilla tragedy; anti-Israel d
Jacob Dayan, consul general of Israel in Los Angeles, held a news conference at his home on Memorial Day, Monday, May 31, following Israel’s raid on a flotilla off the coast of Gaza Sunday night. When the ships, which were sailing from Turkey, attempted to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza, Israeli soldiers boarded the convoy and a violent clash ensued, leaving at least nine pro-Palestinian activists dead and numerous Israeli soldiers injured.
Calendar Picks and Clicks: June 3-11, 2010
The Israel Conference highlights technological innovation in the Jewish state. Guest speakers include Yosi Matias, managing director of Google Israel research and development center, and Moshe Lichtman, head of Israel research and development for Microsoft. Thu. 7:30 a.m-9:30 p.m. $240 (advance), $295 (door). Luxe Hotel, 11461 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 476-6571. theisraelconference.org.
Calendar Picks and Clicks: May 25 – June 3, 2010
“Jewish Life on Campus: Where to Find It and How to Be a Part of It” educates high school juniors, seniors and their parents about Jewish opportunities in universities, while cautioning against the anti-Israel rhetoric in some schools, citing the recent events at UC Irvine. Rabbi Nicole Guzik of Sinai Temple moderates a panel with members of Hillel at UCLA, StandWithUs, the Conservative Jewish student organization KOACH and the Greek System. Wed. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Hillel at UCLA, 574 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles. (310) 481-3246. standwithus.com.
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