Netanyahu cancels GA appearance
Jewish Journal
October 25, 2011
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu canceled plans to address the Jewish federations\’ annual General Assembly.
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San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys Federation launches cultural arts program
Jewish Journal
October 12, 2011
Synagogues and Jewish community centers are among the traditional paths to connect with the Jewish community. But The Jewish Federation of the Greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys is taking a different approach to outreach to local Jews with the launch of its new Cultural Arts Program.
Federation centennial spawns 100 home Shabbats
Lauren Bottner
August 31, 2011
As part of The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles’ yearlong centennial anniversary, 100 community members were asked to host a Shabbat dinner for a Night of 100 Shabbat Celebrations. To date, 550 hosts have registered with Federation to participate in the Sept. 9 event; they can follow any customs for their celebration and invite anyone they choose. Dinners can be intimate gatherings or large parties; hosts are responsible for providing the food and the location.
Is Tel Aviv/L.A. partnership still working?
Julie Gruenbaum Fax
August 3, 2011
It’s one of those visions that becomes so natural in its realization it’s easy to forget just how cutting-edge it once was.
‘LaunchBox’ is Next Big Jewish Idea winner
Lauren Bottner
July 6, 2011
The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles announced Batsheva Frankel’s “LaunchBox” as the winner of the Next Big Jewish Idea (NBJI) competition on July 6. Scott Minkow, Federation Vice President of Partnerships & Innovation, delivered the news to Frankel by removing one of his “I have the Next Big Jewish Idea” pins that have been circulating in the community for months and pinned her, saying, “I have to take this off because you are the one who has the next big Jewish idea.” Frankel told The Jewish Journal she was “over the moon and felt like I won the lottery.” Her idea initially was called JEWWW in a Box.
L.A. Synagogues to Take Part in Federation Israel Trip
Jewish Journal
June 8, 2011
There are as many reasons to visit Israel as there are people who make the trip. Some want to establish a deeper connection with an ancient homeland; others are excited to explore a unique modern nation.
Can L.A. support an Israel Festival?
Julie Gruenbaum Fax
May 17, 2011
This year, for the first time in decades, Israel Independence Day came and went without a major public celebration in Los Angeles, and local Jewish leaders are vowing that won’t happen again. “We are completely committed to having a communitywide celebration for Israel’s Independence Day,” said Jay Sanderson, president and CEO of The Jewish Federation of Greater of Los Angeles. “We need to create something that is really a community event, something people X off on their calendars and look forward to and talk about afterward.”
Jewish federations see a slight dip in fundraising
Jewish Journal
April 28, 2011
North American Jewish federations generated nearly $2.5 billion for program needs in 2010, according to their umbrella group. The Jewish Federations of North America raised about $925 million last year in its 157 federated and 300 network communities, down from the 2009 campaign totals of $938 million. JFNA spokespeople attributed the dip to the continued economic downturn. In 2008, the annual campaign raised $1.04 billion.
Letters to the Editor: Ashot Egiazaryan, Richard Goldstone and Jay Sanderson
Jewish Journal
April 12, 2011
Letters to the editor.
Letters to the Editor: Jay Sanderson’s first year, David Suissa
Jewish Journal
April 6, 2011
As the chair of the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles, I obviously read with great interest the recent article about Jay Sanderson written by Julie Gruenbaum Fax in the April 1 edition of The Jewish Journal (“Jay Sanderson Pushes for Change”). Jay Sanderson has been working tirelessly for this community to accomplish the goals set for him by our board when he was hired as the chief executive officer. It is a daunting task to make significant changes in an organization that has existed for 100 years. Jay has proven, over the past 14 months, that he has the talent, the knowledge and the commitment to be successful in this endeavor.
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