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A plan to provide kosher meals to the victims the wildfires and the first responders was hatched during a bris at Our Big Kitchen LA.

Emek Hebrew Academy has set up a Crisis Center at their Magnolia Building  to provide much needed aid to families in Pasadena and Pacific Palisades who have lost their homes in the devastating wildfires this week.

Residents of the once-picturesque neighborhood described driving through a surreal landscape that felt more like a war movie, with themselves cast as the unwilling protagonists.

Leaders said their generosity has left a permanent mark on the school.

A Night of Heroism, held on Dec. 9 at the Museum of Tolerance, marked the opening of a week dedicated to celebrating courage and resilience.

Among the stars who joined the Israeli actress, producer and activist were Gal Gadot, Cindy Crawford and Van Jones.