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Young Israel of Century City rabbi elected president of Rabbinical Council of America
‘Booming’ Young Israel of Century City undergoing major expansion
The Pico-Robertson Modern Orthodox congregation Young Israel of Century City (YICC) is undergoing a $10 million expansion of its synagogue campus that will more than double its physical size, from 9,675 square feet to 20,700 square feet.
Inside critics win key amendment to Young Israel constitution
Young Israel-affiliated synagogues can now resign from the umbrella organization of Orthodox synagogues without fear of their assets being seized, thanks to an amendment to the National Council of Young Israel (NCYI) constitution adopted by its members on Jan. 29.
The new power of a Latino-Jewish coalition in L.A.
On a Shabbat afternoon in February, state Sen. Alex Padilla spoke on a panel at Young Israel of Century City (YICC), a large Modern Orthodox synagogue in Pico-Robertson. The event was co-organized by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), and Padilla knew what message he was expected to deliver. The panel’s trilingual title — “Israel at lo levad! Israel ¡No estas solo! Israel, you are not alone!” — made that clear.
Young Israel Matures
Had Elazar Muskin not locked himself out of his uncle\’s house while on his honeymoon here 13 years ago, he might not today be rabbi of one of Los Angeles\’ most vibrant Orthodox shuls.