A historic Republican sweep of the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday has propelled Rep. Eric Cantor (R-Va.), the minority whip, to the verge of becoming the highest-ranking Jewish lawmaker in U.S. political history.
In a year dominated by brash political novices, 72-year-old veteran Jerry Brown propelled himself back into the governor\’s office Tuesday with a mix of guile, good luck and timing.
Six teachers in Los Angeles day schools are receiving mentorship and advanced degrees in education through the Legacy Heritage Teacher Training Fellowship and Give Back Fellowship at the Yeshiva University (YU) Institute for University-School Partnership.
After taking a serious look at legalizing marijuana, Californians voted Tuesday to reject Proposition 19, which would have made the state the first to allow the drug to be sold for recreational use.
The Bronfman Youth Fellowships in Israel (BYFI) is accepting applications for its 25th summer program. The fellowship sends 26 teenagers from diverse backgrounds to Israel for five weeks of education and community experience, aiming to help them become active participants and leaders in Jewish culture and community. Fellows meet and study with Israeli and American leaders and educators, and spend a week with Israeli peers in the Bronfman Israeli Youth Fellowship. The fellowship continues in the fall with follow-up seminars.
The Friendship Circle of Los Angeles, which provides programs and camaraderie to Jewish children with special needs and their families, will hold its inaugural Friendship Walk on Nov. 14 with the goal of raising $100,000.
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