California Bill Would Add Jewish Identity to State Demographic Data
Brian Fishbach
September 9, 2026
Under SB 1387, California law would state that “ethnicity” is inclusive of Jewish identity.
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Community
Jewish Federation Los Angeles Names Becky Sobelman-Stern Deputy CEO
Ryan Torok
September 9, 2026
Sobelman-Stern will share executive responsibility for the organization with Rabbi Noah Farkas, the L.A. Federation’s president and CEO.
High Holy Days Sermon Preview
Ryan Torok
September 9, 2026
Ahead of the High Holy Days, the Journal reached out to rabbis in our community and asked what they will be speaking about from the pulpit this year.
Chosen Links by Boaz – Ep 19 | 9/11: Remembrance and Resilience, 25 Years Later (Part One)
Boaz Hepner
September 8, 2026
Repair the World and Hillel International Engaging 800+ College Students in 9/11 Volunteer Program
Kylie Ora Lobell
September 4, 2026
Both Repair the World and Hillel are helping Jewish young adults connect with the spirit of civic engagement and collective responsibility for those in their community.
Jim Joseph Foundation Releases Unprecedented Research on Jewish Young Adults
Kylie Ora Lobell
September 4, 2026
Hanging Out at the Jewish American Summit
Brian Fishbach
September 3, 2026
Among the speakers, Adam Milstein, a real estate investor, philanthropist and co-founder of the fast-growing Impact Forum, urged attendees to frame antisemitism as an American issue and not just a Jewish issue.
AKLA Rises
Ryan Torok
September 3, 2026
From a Local Experiment to a National Program: AKLA Expands Its Vision for Jewish Teens
Michigan Rabbi Says El-Sayed’s Apology is a Non-Apology
Alan Zeitlin
August 31, 2026
Michigan Rabbi Asher Lopatin recently spoke about how while he usually voted for Democrats, he will not be voting for Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed.
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